African Shaman – John Lockley, Xhosa Sangoma

South Africa 09/10

South Africa, 10 Dec 2009 to 19 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.

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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.

See   www.thedreamingbutterfly.com

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