SCHOOL of ORISA STUDIES
MASTER CLASSES
Intro to Yoruba Spirituality 2.0
NOW A FOUR PART VIDEO MINI COURSE WITH eBOOK
Orisa Lifestyle is a religious system based on the veneration of a supreme god through various deities (Orishas), and ancestral spirits. African-Americans who practice the Yoruba religious tradition have stated that Orisa Lifestyle provides a means for cultural identity and provides an opportunity to revisit and reclaim traditions that were denied to our ancestors during enslavement. For men and women of African descent, who are interested in Orisa Lifestyle, this course is perfect:
- Reclaim African rituals and traditions that provide systematic framework for understanding yourself in ways that are independent of the Western worldview.
- Remember your historical, spiritual and cultural identity.
- Discover religious customs by which you can define, establish, and maintain a relationship to the sacred.
- Gain tangible guidelines for behavior and communal interaction that are culturally specific.
- Class is online. 90 Lecture. 29 Page eBook.
Orisa Shrines in Trinidad Part I - III
Online Masterclass taught by Iya Malaika Remy-Aubin
In this deeply insightful masterclass, you will learn:
- Three different categories of Orisa shrines in Trinidad & Tobago
- Ten elements of an Orisa Yard
- Four cultural influences on the Orisa tradition of Trinidad & Tobago
- How to identify Orisa by their colors and flags
This masterclass will change your perspective of Orisa Shrines and traditions
4 Hours, Includes eBook
African Spirituality for Awakened Personal Experience: Nine Lessons on Turning Crisis into Evolution
The soul rejoices for what the body has lost. In this FOUR WEEK class, you will learn to:
- Experience FEAR as a great teacher.
- Rediscover ISOLATION as a gateway to transformation.
- Embrace VULNERABILITY as a pathway to empowerment.
Destiny is the result of AWAKENED PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. It cannot be attained through products or isolated rituals designed to minimized discomfort. In fact, it is precisely by facing your fears, finding spirit in isolation and embracing your vulnerability that you will set the stage for attainment of destiny.
In this four-week class with Obafemi Origunwa, you will travel Obatala's four paths to equanimity. Equanimity is mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
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For the FIRST TIME EVER, here is a complete course on dream interpretation according to best practices of OrisaLifestyle and Jungian psychology. In this comprehensive, six part study, - which is based upon my BOOK of dream interpretation - you will get exposure to spiritual exercises that will increase your dream activity, lessons on deciphering dream symbols, as well as techniques for activating the power of dream symbols.
- Dreams as real experiences
- Dreams as mystic experiences
- Professional dreamers
- Dream interpretation in Ifa
- Initiatory dreams
- Sacred text: When the Orisa dream!
This is a one of a kind class that will completely transform how you experience dreams! Don't miss this opportunity! The course is online and self-paced. Once you have enrolled, you will have unlimited access to the materials. LEARN MORE
As such, they are bound to do certain things - like prayer - which are not generally done because they do not belong to the material world, and produce no visible effect.
Similarly, priestly people avoid doing other things - like drinking alcohol - which is often done because it belongs to the mundane world, and has visible effects.
In this 8 part master class, you will explore 16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood, as they are defined by the teachings of Orunmila.
You will be exposed to sacred texts, proverbial wisdom, as well as anecdotal insights into the process of internalizing those traits that are most closely associated with Personal Priesthood.
8 Week Master Class: Learn the art and practice of Orisa devotion. Have you ever wondered what you're supposed to do BEFORE and AFTER initiation? Have you been in search of a simple, daily practice that would guide your spiritual development? Have you ever wanted to know basic things you could do in between readings, sacrifices and initiations?
8 Week Master Class: In this introduction to Yoruba Traditional Medicine, you will learn all about indigenous healing practices. Through exploration of scholarly journals, lectures and assignments, you will gain a deeper understanding of Orisa healing specializations, beliefs and methodologies.
Special attention is given to the herbalists, priests and everyday healers. The Healing Modalities Master Class on Orisa Traditional Healing will help you live the medicine that will heal your life and the lives of those you're destined to serve.
ENROLL TODAY.Live the Medicine!
Straight forward and simple instructions on establishing true professionalism in your OrisaLifestyle practice.
- How to distinguish what you do from the pack
- How to earn more money for your skills
- How to formulate your team and structure your business
This is an 8 part course, filled with practical wisdom. Professionals and entrepreneurs of every industry will find something useful in this collection of rich insights, ideas and best practices.
eLECTURES
IJOSIN: Holy Odu OturaMeji
[LECTURE] Make a Path for Future Generations
ITAN: Osun, Obatala, Ogun and Obalufon Prepare Their Children
HOLY ODU: OseMeji
Chief Lanre Okemuyiwa relates a very powerful lesson on teaching Orisa to the children. "Ọ̀rọ̀ àgbà bí ò ṣẹ lóòwúrọ̀ bó pẹ́ títí á ṣẹ lọ́jọ́ alẹ́ ." If the words of elders do not come to pass soon enough, they will, eventually. Osun, Obatala, Ogun and Obalufon are professional dancers. Each has a child. Osun is mother of Ide, Obatala is father of Oje. Ogun is the father of Irin. Obalufon is father of Baba. Ifá advised them to take their children everywhere.Only Obatala brings his son with him. The king organized a dance competition to see who will become the next generation of dancers. Osun tried to teach her 45 year old son. Ogun, too tried. Obalufon as well. When the competition started, the drum directed the dancers. Ogun son was first. He danced but could not bend. Osun daughter tried but could not bend. Obalufon sent his son but he couldn't bend. Finally, Oje went to dance. He bent and twisted. He was proclaimed the winner!
[LECTURE] Holy Odu IworiAweda
ODU IFA: IworiAweda
STORY/ITAN: Oganjobi, the Disobedient Son of Obatala
Chief Lanre Okemuyiwa recites this insightful verse about Oganjobi, the Disobedient Son of Obatala. Oganjobi grew up in the house of Orisa but decided to do everything opposite of what he was taught. The result would have cost him his life, if not for the intervention of Orunmila.
Holy Odu OyekuIka/IdiAisun: Choose Your Friends Wisely
THEME: Tell Me Who Your Friends Are, I'll Tell You Who You Are
STORY: Orunmila's Goat Helps Him Discover Esu is His True Friend
LESSON: Choose Your Friends Wisely
Approximately 90 minutes
The Holy Odu OturaMeji: Making Decisions From a Place of Abundance
STORY: Orunmila's Choice Transforms Obaluaiye, Esu & Iyami Osoronga's Jealousy of into Never-Ending Support
LESSON: Choosing Service is a Function of Leadership
Approximately 90 minutes - DOWNLOAD USING SECURE INTERNET CONNECTION
The Holy Odu OgbeOgbara: Onikewu & Her 3 Husbands
Time & Timing Facilitate Miracles
STORY:
Onikewu & Her 3 Husbands
LESSON:
One Time Period Precludes Our Ability to See Another Time
Approximately 90 minutes
The Holy Odu OgbeObara: The Spirit of Intergenerational Wealth
What You Do For Yourself Dies With You. What You Do For Others Lives Forever
STORY:
Oja Ogboku Breaks the Curse of Infertility to Unlock Intergenerational Wealth
LESSON:
The Blessing and the Curse Are Born Together
Approximately 2 hours
16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood (Class 1)
- The relationship between ancestral time, devotion and destiny
- How to anticipate and welcome imperfection
- The power of being consistent
- eBook with proprietary lessons
- Recorded lecture
16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood (Class 2)
- Ways to remain creative in your discipline
- Five specific practices associated with continuous improvement and enjoyment
- How to maintain spontaneity and freshness in your Personal Priesthood
- eBook with proprietary lessons
- Recorded lecture
16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood (Class 3)
- Set measurable goals and use Personal Priesthood to achieve them
- Develop a razor-sharp focus for your spiritual development
- Accelerate your development and growth
- eBook with proprietary lessons
- Recorded lecture
16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood (Class 4)
- Visualize and connect to a higher version of yourself
- Reprogram your soul consciousness to transcend limiting thoughts and habits that prevent hopefulness
- Optimize the three stages of hope
- eBook with proprietary lessons
- Recorded lecture
16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood (Class 5)
- To define who you were born to serve
- Overcome individualism in your Personal Priesthood
- Outline the best way to carry out your life's work
- eBook with proprietary lessons
- Recorded lecture