In this very special series, we explore Vodun as a way of catalyzing personal growth in all aspects of mind, body, and spirit. The concepts presented in the Introduction to Vodun Spirituality grow out of the Vodun tradition as it is practiced in Benin and provide us with an extraordinary framework for navigating the unprecedented challenges of modern life.

Welcome to our class on Ifa Medicine, Charms and Protection!!! This will serve as a definitive guide to understanding the dynamic world of charms, preparations and protection. Your lead instructor will be Chief Lanre Okemuyiwa, the Apesin Awo of Gbagura land, Abeokuta. He is a well-respected babalawo, who is versed in a range of Ifa medicines and the sacred texts that give birth to them. Chief Lanre is the author of two acclaimed books on Orisa Lifestyle; Ori The Supreme Divinity and Ato: Ifa Methodology. Ifa Medicine, Charms and Protection is broken into 4 primary lessons: What is Ifa Medicine? Who is Osanyin? Four categories of charms and Four types of protection This content will detail who uses Ifa medicines, charms and protection, why medicinal knowledge is essential to Orisa Lifestyle, as well as various approaches to traditional healing. You are in for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Ifa Medicine!