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RECLAIMING OUR ROOTS

Dive into the rich tapestry of Yoruba spirituality as we explore its profound connection to African American heritage and identity.

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The Course

Our journey takes us through the traditional beliefs, practices, and philosophies of the Yoruba people. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, deities, and rituals of Orisa Lifestyle.

Reclaiming Our Roots provides African Americans with an educational pathway to ancestral healing.

Once enrolled, you will have unlimited opportunities to work at your own pace and revisit the modules as necessary for you to better understand how to authentically integrate ancestral wisdom into your daily life.

As you embrace your heritage, you will discover personal growth opportunities that will help heal your lineage and build our community. Engaging with this course will not only enrich your spiritual knowledge but also provide practical applications that honor traditions and nurture our collective roots as people of African descent.

FORMAT: Video
LENGTH: 5 Modules, 60-90 mins
WHAT YOU GET: Access to your own Orisa Lifestyle Academy dashboard, where course content will be stored

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"BY HEALING ANCESTRAL TRAUMA, YOU ENERGIZE YOUR PRESENT LIFE WITH MORE VITALITY, CREATIVITY, AND PURPOSE, TURNING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES."

- Oloye Obafemi Origunwa

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Our Programs

Ancestral Memory

Restoring your connection to ancient wisdom of Africa

Rituals & Ceremonies

Breathing New Life into Traditional Practices

Altars, & Shrines

Shedding Light on the Healing Powers of Offerings and Sacrifices

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What you will learn

In this vibrant, experiential course, Yoruba scholar, Ethnic Studies professor, and Ifa priest, Oloye Obafemi Origunwa, MA will introduce African Americans to the fundamentals of Yoruba spirituality as a way to reclaim our ancestral heritage and cultural identity. In this course, your instructor will integrate Yoruba philosophy, archetypal psychology, and principles of Hoodoo to help reactivate your ancestral memory. In the process, you will explore five stages of restoring the African mind, the aim of which is to become whole and deliver on the Ancestral Promise.

Reclaiming Our Roots: Yoruba Spirituality for African Americans

  1. Introduction

    2 lessons
    1. Course Overview and Objectives
    2. Meet Your Instructor, Oloye Obafemi Origunwa, MA

  2. Module One: Who Are You? Exploring Identity and the Personal Unconscious

    3 lessons
    1. Yoruba Cosmology, Ontology and the Self
    2. Olodumare, Orun, Aiye and Eniyan
    3. Stages of Individuation: The Art & Science of Becoming Oneself

  3. Module Two: Ancestral Memory and Collective Unconscious

    6 lessons
    1. Pre-Lesson: Family, Land, Political Access & Financial Influence
    2. Atunwa: Rebirth, Ancestral Promise and the Quest to Balance Heaven & Earth
    3. Introduction to Egungun, the Pantheon of Ancestors
    4. Introducing Archetypes and Ancestral Memory
    5. Collective Unconscious, Archetypes & Ancestral Memory
    6. Hoodoo, Conjure and Rootwork

  4. Module Three: Sacred Text, Rituals, Ceremonies, Devotees and Priesthood

    4 lessons
    1. Worship, Praise and Devotion
    2. Everything You Need to Know About Ifa Divination, Sacrifices and Observances
    3. Titles & Chieftaincies
    4. Annual Festivals: Drivers of Religious, Political, Economic and Environmental Activity

  5. Module Four: Sacred Space, Altars, Groves and Natural Phenomena

    2 lessons
    1. Categories of Sacred Space; Altars, Shrines and Groves
    2. Creation of Altars and Sacred Spaces

  6. Conclusion

    8 lessons
    1. Reflections and Personal Insights
    2. Stage 1: Acknowledging Ancestral Heritage and Identity
    3. Stage 2: Healing Intergenerational Trauma
    4. Stage 3: Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom and Knowledge
    5. Stage 4: Embracing Cultural Practices and Traditions
    6. Stage 5: Fulfilling the Ancestral Promise
    7. Resources for Further Study and Practice
    8. Individuation: Five Stages of Restoring the African Mind

This course is ideal if:

You wish to explore the power of Yoruba tradition as a healing agent for the soul.You are interested in the epic journey of African ancestry.You desire to learn more about how to connect the dots between the past, present and future of African identity.You want to learn more about the archetypal patterns of life and how they can be turned into opportunities for personal and collective growth.

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WE ARE NEVER ALONE. THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US REMAIN NEARBY. THEY ARE CONTINUOUSLY REACHING OUT TO US. THEY HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN US. THE WOULD NEVER FORSAKE US.


- Oloye Obafemi Origunwa

Discover the Invisible Ancestral Patterns that Guide Your Life

Have you ever wondered why change can be so difficult? Just when you start to gain momentum, you suddenly revert to old habits. Ancestral healing includes deep exploration of the unfinished aspects of your ancestors’ lives; work that they turned away from, or simply couldn’t process. These unfinished works have become part of your spiritual inheritance.

When you tap into your Ancestral Memory, you also create new possibilities and unburden your descendants from repeating or having to relive trauma.

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Together we’ll explore:

 

  • What it means to activate Ancestral Memory
  • The deep structure of traditional African religion
  • How archetypes, orisa, rituals and ceremonies work together to shape the African American collective unconscious.

Ancestral healing work is potent because we gain access to forgotten codes that have been frozen or turned off. These codes, once reactivated, reconnect us to our roots and shared lineages, acting as a powerful resource for inner development and intergenerational healing.

Your instructor

Oloye Obafemi Origunwa is an educator and cultural guide whose journey has been profoundly shaped by a lifelong commitment to the rich heritage of Yoruba spirituality. With advanced studies in psychology and decades of experience as an Ifa priest, he has dedicated himself to exploring the intersections of African spiritual practices and the contemporary experiences of African Americans. Oloye's expertise has been honed through extensive research, immersion in Yoruba culture, and participation in authentic spiritual practices that connect individuals to their ancestral roots.

Passionate about the empowerment that comes from reclaiming one's cultural and spiritual identity, Oloye has created the course "Reclaiming Our Roots: Yoruba Spirituality for African Americans" as a bridge for those seeking to deepen their understanding and connection to the vibrant legacy of Yoruba wisdom. He believes in the transformative power of these teachings to heal, inspire, and forge a stronger sense of community among African Americans. Oloye's dedication to his students is evident, as he skillfully guides them on a journey to rediscover the profound spirituality that is an indelible part of their heritage and to honor the wisdom passed down through generations.

LET THE ANCESTRAL PROMISE GUIDE YOU TO THE SOURCE OF YOUR GREATNESS. BE UNAPOLOGETICALLY AFRICAN IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO.


- Oloye Obafemi Origunwa
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma

Learning to recognize and break the cycle of trauma passed down through multiple generations.

Embodying Our Role as Ancestors

Practices for cultivating wisdom and resilience as a gift to our descendants

Tapping Into Our Ancestral Traditions

Exploring how spiritual practices and our higher ‘Self’ can be a bridge to our ancestors and a resource for healing.

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