Talks & Workshops
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Upcoming Events
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Previous Events
Sangoma workshop in Bedfordshire, UK
02 Dec 2011 to 04 Dec 2011
John will be giving a talk on Friday at the Clophill Centre in Bedfordshire, followed by a one day workshop on Saturday and private sessions on Sunday.
African Medicine touring the USA
23 Oct 2011 to 23 Nov 2011
John will be touring the USA, teaching about the beauty of South African traditional Medicine.
His focus is Ubuntu – ‘Humanity’, and how people can re-connect with their roots.
He starts off his tour in Vermont.
Please click here for Tour Dates and Venues.
Ancestral Blessing ceremony in New York
18 Nov 2011 to 21 Nov 2011
John will be performing an Ancestral blessing ceremony in New York with live drumming, dancing and Xhosa singing.
He will also be available for private divination sessions.
Sangoma talk/ Blessing Ceremony in Florida, Tallahassee
11 Nov 2011 to 13 Nov 2011
John will be giving a talk/ blessing ceremony with live drumming, singing and dancing where he will be calling his ancestral spirits. This will be followed by a one day Sangoma workshop and private sessions.
Talk in New York City
03 Nov 2011 to 05 Nov 2011
John will be giving a Sangoma talk/blessing Ceremony at the Alignment Center 7:30-9:30pm
- Private Divination Sessions Fri 4th & Sat 5th
Ubuntu Workshop in Vermont USA
28 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011
- John will be giving a public Talk in Colrain, MA on Friday 7-9pm
- Sangoma, Ubunt Workshop Sat 10am – Sun 1pm
- Private Sangoma, Divination Sessions Mon 31st
Tibetan Lucid & African Dreaming Workshop
16 Oct 2011
- A one day workshop working with Dreams using traditional Tibetan & African Techniques.
- The talk will take place at the Academy of Dreams in London.
African Shamanism talk in Herefordshire
11 Oct 2011
John will be giving a talk at Letchworth Garden City entitled:
“African Shamanism & how it relates to life in Contemporary Western Society”
Sangoma Divinations in Dublin
06 Oct 2011
John will be available to give private Sangoma Divinations/ Readings in the Dervish Center in Dublin, Ireland.
To book please contact the Dervish Center on 01-475-9000
Sangoma workshop in Bedfordshire, UK
The Clophill Centre, Shefford Road, Clophill, Beds. MK45 4BT, 16 Sep 2011 to 18 Sep 2011
- Friday,16th September, Public Talk/ Blessing Ceremony in the ancient way, around the fire.
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, live African drumming and an opportunity for questions.
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
- By Donation,suggested £10 – £20
- Saturday, 17th, Sangoma Workshop
- Sunday, 18th, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment
- Venue: Clophill Farm
Workshop in Cork City, Ireland
Dervish, 50, Cornmarket St. Cork City, Ireland, 26 Aug 2011 to 28 Aug 2011
- Friday,26th August, Public Talk/ Blessing Ceremony
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, live African drumming and an opportunity for questions.
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
- By Donation,suggested €10 – €30
- Saturday,27th, Sangoma Workshop
- Sunday, 28th, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment
- Download pdf flyer Sangoma in Cork
Ubuntu Workshop in Shropshire, UK
06 Aug 2011 to 07 Aug 2011
A one day workshop focussing on traditional South African Shamanic practice.
Participants will learn:
- Heart-beat Meditation
- Dream Interpretation & Appreciation
- Ancestral re-connection
Sunday 7th – Private Sangoma Divinations, by appointment.
Sangoma & Tibetan Lucid Dreaming talk, London
31 Jul 2011 to 01 Aug 2011
John will be giving a public talk on Sangoma dreaming at the Dream Academy in London. He will be joined by Charlie Morley, well known Tibetan, Lucid Dreaming teacher.
Donation: £10
Private Sangoma Divination Sessions on Monday.
New Freedom, PA
New Freedom, PA, USA, 01 Jul 2011 to 03 Jul 2011
- Friday, 1st July, Public Teaching Fire
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
- By Donation, suggested $10 – $30
- Saturday, 2nd, Sangoma Workshop
- Sunday, 3rd, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 24 Jun 2011 to 27 Jun 2011
- Friday, 24th June, Public Teaching Fire
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
- By Donation
- Saturday, 25th – 26th, Sangoma Workshop
- Monday, 27th, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment
Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC, USA, 22 Jun 2011 to 23 Jun 2011
- Wed 22nd – Teaching Fire
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.
- Time: 7:30-9:30pm
- By Donation
- Thurs 23 – Private Divination Sessions by Appointment
Sangoma Workshop, New York, BDC
1155 County Route 6 Margaretville, NY 12455 United States, 17 Jun 2011 to 19 Jun 2011
Participants will be guided along an ancient path of reconnecting with their ancestors using medicinal plants, prayer, intention, rhythm, dancing…
Learn about ‘Ubuntu Ubunzulu’ – The depth of Humanity, and how to reconnect with your dreams…
Venue: Blue Deer Center
Teaching Fire, New York, BDC
1155 County Route 6 Margaretville, NY 12455 USA, 17 Jun 2011
A time to re-connect with one another around a fire!
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.
Time: 7-9:30pm
By Donation
Venue: The Blue Deer Center
African Healers Unite
14 Schweitzer Rd, Chichester, New York, USA, 13 Jun 2011
Special fireside community talk with Malidoma Some, John Lockley and Glenn Leisching. A time to sit back and reconnect with the ancient wisdom of Africa.
Healing retreat, Massachusetts
68 Van Nuys Road, Colrain, MA 01340, USA, 03 Jun 2011 to 05 Jun 2011
A Weekend Retreat in rural Massachusetts, including;
- 2 Personal individual healing sessions with Sangoma John over the weekend. Healing sessions will involve divination and plant medicine treatments.
- Morning & Evening group Meditation
- Sat night Fire Chat & Story telling
- Venue: The Roundhouse
Mon 6th private Sangoma divination sessions open to the public, by appointment.
Public Talk, Massachusetts, USA
68 Van Nuys Road, Colrain, MA 01340, USA, 03 Jun 2011
John will deliver a public Sangoma talk.
He will discuss ancient South African, Sangoma medicine as it pertains to his Xhosa lineage. Topics to be covered will include: Ancestors, dreams, plant medicine, trance dancing, etc.
John will sing in Xhosa, dance and play his drum. The audience will have a chance to take part as well.
Venue: The Round House, Colrain
Time: 7:30 – 9pm
Exchange: By Donation
Mon 6th - Private Sangoma Divination sessions open to the public, by appointment only.
Teaching Fire Vermont, USA
Putney, Vermont, USA, 01 Jun 2011
A time to re-connect with one another around a fire!
John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions. Time: 7-9:30pm
By Donation.
Private Sangoma Divination sessions Monday 6th by appointment.
South African Traditional Healing
South Africa, 15 Dec 2010 to 03 May 2011
John is currently in South Africa working as a traditional Sangoma in the Eastern Cape.
Ubuntu 101 – South African Medicine Workshop
Loughderg, Mountshannon, East Clare, Ireland, 03 Dec 2010 to 06 Dec 2010
Weekend workshop in Ireland
- Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
- Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
- Sacred Sound Performance & Sangoma talk on Friday 3rd Dec with John
Download pdf flyer Ubuntu 101 SA Medicine Workshop
USA & Mexico Tour
USA & Mexico, 23 Sep 2010 to 16 Nov 2010
- John will be touring the East Coast of the USA during September & October giving public talks.
- He will be in New York, North Carolina, Western Massachusetts & Pennsylvania.
- Followed by Mexico in November.
- To book an event or for more info please call Julie Bete on 802-251-0552 or email juliebeet@comcast.net
Afro / Celt Shamanic Weekend
Derrynagittah, Caher, East Clare, Ireland, 10 Sep 2010 to 13 Sep 2010
The way of the ‘Spiritual Warrior’
- Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
- Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
- Afro/ Celt Sacred Sound Performance on Friday night 10th Sep with John & Tommy Hayes on the Bodhran.
Download pdf Afro – Celt Shamanic Workshop
Shambala Festival 2010
26 Aug 2010 to 30 Aug 2010
John will be giving an ‘Ubuntu’ workshop and performing a sacred Xhosa blessing with live drumming and dancing at the Shambala festival in Northamptonshire.
Herb Fest 2010
Worcester, 23 Jul 2010 to 25 Jul 2010
HerbFest – A Celebration for Herbalists
Bringing People & Plants together
An eco friendly festival open to all people with a love of plants
John will be giving a series of lectures called ‘Dancing with our Ancestors’.
For more information on HerbFest 2010 please download this pdf.
The Way of the Sangoma – in Oxford
Iffley Village Hall, 101 Church Way, Iffley, Oxford, 09 Jul 2010 to 10 Jul 2010
- Sangomas are the traditional priests/ nuns of Southern Africa. To find out more please join us in Oxford at the Iffley Village Hall.
- Friday 9th July, Public Talk & Blessing Ceremony – 7.30 to 9.30 pm – £15
- Saturday 10thJuly, Workshop – 10am to 5 pm - £75
- Sunday July 11th– Private Healing Sessions - by appointment
- Download pdf flyer The Way of the Sangoma – in Oxford
To book please call Stuart on 07968 451730, or email stuartlandart@googlemail.com .
Introduction to Ubuntu
Clophill Fruit farm, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BT, 25 Jun 2010 to 27 Jun 2010
‘Ubuntu’ is central to Southern African spirituality. It means humanity, and is widely believed that we realise our humanity through the quality of our interaction with one another. ‘Ubuntu Ubunzulu’ means the depth of humanity, and these include the sacred Xhosa Sangoma teachings which I will be talking about over the weekend.
- Friday 25th -Talk & Blessing ceremony,7:30-9:30pm, £15
- Saturday 26th – One day Workshop,10-5pm,£75 Involving a traditional ‘Kraal’ ceremony.The Kraal is an ancient structure or ‘doorway’ used to connect more deeply with our ancestors. It is the only one of its kind outside South Africa.
- Sunday 27th – Private Divination Sessions. £70
- Download pdf flyer SA Ubuntu workshop at Clophill farm
To Book the Talk, One day workshop and/or private Divination session please call Richard Diss on 01525-862278 or email him on richarddiss1950@tiscali.co.uk.
London Talk
Neal's Yard Remedies, therapy room, Covent Gardens, 12 Jun 2010 to 13 Jun 2010
John will be giving a public talk on ‘The Sangoma Way’ in Neals Yard, Covent Gardens on Saturday 12th June.
Public Talk: 5-7pm, £12
- The talk is open to the public and will involve a discussion on the traditional Sangoma/ African Shamanic path.
- It will also include drumming & singing.
- People will have an opportunity to ask questions
Sunday 13th June: Sangoma Divinations, £70
To book please click below or phone 0207-379-7662
UK Ubuntu Weekly Gatherings in Oxford
Oxford, 08 Jun 2010
Four week course starting Tuesday 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th June, 7:30-9:30pm.
Ubuntu is all about community. An individual can create rhythm but a group can create a ’symphony’!
The course will involve:
- Heart-beat Meditation
- Creating ancestral healing space
- Learning the trance rhythms & ‘ingomas’ (Xhosa Sangoma ancestral songs)
- Discussing dreams, and how to distinguish between a normal dream and a white/ancestral/ prophetic dream.
Each week will build on from the last. In order for participants to get the most from the course they should attend all 4 evenings.
Exchange: £50
Please contact Stuart by clicking below.
Irish Ancestral Re-Connection Workshop
Derrynagittah, Caher, Co. Clare, Ireland, 21 May 2010 to 23 May 2010
An ‘Ubuntu’ Weekend in beautiful East Clare, Ireland. Fri 21 May 8pm- Sun 23 1pm
This weekend will focus on:
- Purification and Blessing ceremonies with medicinal plants
- Connecting with our Ancestors, cleansing Ancestral lines
- Dreamwork, listening to our souls
- Heartbeat Meditation, stillness
- Trance rhythms, song and dance
- Download PDF flyer South African Shamanic Workshop
Cost 120 Euro
To book call Carole on 061-924268/924182 Or use the Book Now button.
South Africa 09/10
South Africa, 10 Dec 2009 to 01 Apr 2010
Updating traditional Xhosa knowledge – During this time John works & studies alongside his Xhosa teacher. This includes traditional ceremonies honouring Xhosa ancestors. The whole township community is invited to take part in these festivities. All donations received by John go towards supporting these traditional ceremonies.
John will be available to give phone/ skype sessions during this time. If you would like a session with him then please email or click on the bar below.
Shamanic Practitioner’s Workshop
Wales, Hafotty Gelynen, 04 Dec 2009 to 06 Dec 2009
A weekend dedicated to helping Shamanic practitioner’s go deeper with their practice.
This will include the traditional ‘Ubuntu’ Sangoma recipe of:
- Heartbeat Meditation
- Xhosa Songs, dance & trance rhythms
- Blessing Ceremony using medicinal plants
- Ancestral re-connection work with indoor & outdoor ceremony
A time to find one another in community. Also to discuss challenges with one’s practice and a way of going deeper with clients.
Energy exchange: £200 – Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
Ancestral Celebration
Wales, Hafotty Gelynen, 02 Oct 2009 to 04 Oct 2009
The theme of this workshop is ‘Ancestral Celebration’ & Grace. It is a special workshop because it will include closing Pip’s ‘Kraal’, as Pip will be moving home.
The Kraal is an ancient ancestral structure based on the Xhosa & Zulu spirituality in South Africa. It was opened by John, and is a space or ‘ancestral doorway’ where people connect deeply with their ancestors.
The weekend will involve:
- Outside Ancestral Ceremony in ‘the Kraal’
- Meditation
- A blessing ceremony to enhance dreams & visions using medicinal plants.
Energy exchange: £200 – Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
See www.thedreamingbutterfly.com
Southern African Blessing Ceremony
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, 04 Sep 2009
A Unique synthesis of Southern African music & spirituality
Friday Night – 7.30-9.30pm £10/£8 (conc)
Featuring Linos Wengara Magaya, acclaimed Zimbabwean mbira player & spiritual healer,
AND John Lockley Xhosa Sangoma/ African Shaman.
The evening will feature John & Linos playing music together, interspersed with a brief discussion on South African spirituality. Linos will be assisted by Tim Dziva Lloyd.
Private Consultations with Sangoma upon request, Sunday
To book, please call 01235 847401 or email admin@theabbey.uk.com.
For further information please see www.theabbey.uk.com
Linos, Tim & John, Healers Together
Deepening Ubuntu – Wales
Wales, Hafotty Gelynen , 21 Aug 2009 to 23 Aug 2009
A workshop geared towards people who have already done some ‘Ubuntu’ work with John.
This workshop will focus on:
- Stillness
- Cleansing/purification with plants
- Connecting with our Ancestors
- Dreams, listening to our souls
- Dancing, singing & community
Energy Exchange: £200 – Includes accomodation, wonderful home cooked meals & Shamanic instruction.
For more information please contact Pip Waller on 0149-046-0493, Caroline Evans 0754-539-3629, Or click the booking form below. See www.thedreamingbutterfly.com.
The Way of the Sangoma, Bath
Radford Mill Farm, Timsbury, Bath, 10 Jul 2009 to 12 Jul 2009
- Fri. 10 – Evening Blessing & Talk – 8pm to 10pm – £10
- Sat. 11 - One Day Workshop – Ancestral work, medicinal plants & Dream work – 10am to 5pm – £75 (concessions are available)
- Sun. 12 – Private Healing Sessions by appointment
To book call Denise on 077233 29414 or Carla on 07946 364898, or click below.
Trance Rhythms and Sacred Dance, Kent
Collingwood House, Hawkhurst, Kent, 03 Jul 2009 to 06 Jul 2009
- Fri. 3 – Evening Blessing & Sacred Shamanic Sound. £20, 8pm to 10pm.
- Sat. 4 – Workshop Trance Rhythms and Sacred Dance. £75, 10am to 5pm.
- Sun. 5 & Mon. 6 – Private Appointments Healing or Divination. £70.
To book call Ann Pattihis on tel: 01580 753 993, mob: 078100 43937, or click below.
Introduction to Ubuntu, Sutton Courtenay
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, 11 Jun 2009 to 15 Jun 2009
- Thur. 11th – Evening Talk & Blessing Ceremony – “The way of the Sangoma” 7.30 – 9.30pm
- Fri. 12 – Ubuntu Introductory Workshop Starts 8pm
- Sat. 13 – Ongoing workshop including sacred Blessing Ceremony, dreamwork & interpretation, trance rhythms, dancing, Heartbeat Meditation.
- Sun. 14 – Workshop finishes around 2pm.
To book the talk, workshop or consultations please contact ‘the Abbey’ directly on 01235 847401, ask to speak to Anna or Wendy. Alternatively email admin@theabbey.uk.com. For more information please see the Abbey’s website www.theabbey.uk.com.
Practitioner Training
Wales, 27 May 2009 to 30 May 2009
The last weekend of the Ubuntu Shamanic Practitioner Training as part of 9 month training course.
Introduction to Ubuntu, Ireland
Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland, 15 May 2009 to 17 May 2009
- Fri. 15 – Evening Talk & Blessing Ceremony – “Rhythm of the Heart”. 8pm to 10pm.
- Sat. 16 – Introductory Ubuntu workshop. 10am to 5pm.
- Sun. 17 – Consultations by appointment.
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Neil McNulty on 086-167-3272 (Outside Ireland please dial +353 first) or use the Book Now button. Also see www.irh.ie.
Level 2 Ubuntu, Wales
Wales, 01 May 2009 to 03 May 2009
Teaching people how to connect with their ‘Ancestors’ and ‘Spirit Guides’. It includes plant medicine, outside ceremony, ‘Heart-Beat Meditation’, and Dream work. The art of Dream Interpretation will be expanded upon.
A strong weekend of practice best suited to those people who have already done an ‘Introduction to Ubuntu’ weekend or who have been working with John. If people feel especially drawn to this weekend but they have not worked with John before please email John, and then phone him.
£200 for 2 nights accommodation, food, and shamanic teaching.
To book call Pip Waller on 01490 460493 or use the Book Now button.
Introduction to Ubuntu, Kent
Kent, 17 Apr 2009 to 19 Apr 2009
- Fri 17 April – Evening Talk and Blessing Ceremony including sacred songs & heartbeat meditation.
- Sat 18 April - Introductory Ubuntu Workshop & Sacred Sound Journey
- Sun 19 April – Private Consultations
To book call Ann Pattihis on tel: 01580 753993, mob: 07810 043937, or use the Book Now button.
Introduction to Ubuntu, Chester
Chester, 27 Mar 2009 to 29 Mar 2009
- Friday 27 Mar – Evening Talk – Rhythm of the Heart
- Sat 28 Mar – Introductory Ubuntu workshop
- Sun 29 Mar – Consultations
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Rebecca Imber on 07717 828819.
Practitioner Training
20 Mar 2009 to 22 Mar 2009
Shamanic Practitioner Weekend as part of ongoing 9 month practitioner course.
Introduction to Ubuntu, Bristol
Bristol, 13 Mar 2009 to 15 Mar 2009
- Fri 13 Mar, 7.30pm – Evening Talk and Blessing Ceremony
- Sat 14 Mar – One day Ubuntu Workshop. Workshop focuses on our connection to our Ancestors, dream work, Heart-Beat Meditation, and one Blessing Ceremony using medicinal plants.
- Sun 15 Mar – Consultations
To book call Churaig Mac Niall on 07717 663922, or use the Book Now button.
South Africa 08/09
South Africa, 17 Dec 2008 to 03 Mar 2009
Updating traditional Xhosa knowledge – During this time John works & studies alongside his Xhosa teacher. This includes traditional ceremonies honouring Xhosa ancestors. The whole township community is invited to take part in these festivities. All donations received by John go towards supporting these traditional ceremonies
