OLOYE OBAFEMI ORIGUNWA PRESENTS
RECLAIMING OUR ROOTS
Dive into the rich tapestry of Yoruba spirituality as we explore its profound connection to African American heritage and identity.
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
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
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.
Curriculum
- Pre-Lesson: Family, Land, Political Access & Financial Influence (10:45)
- Atunwa: Rebirth, Ancestral Promise and the Quest to Balance Heaven & Earth (30:13)
- Introduction to Egungun, the Pantheon of Ancestors (34:48)
- Introducing Archetypes and Ancestral Memory (38:14)
- Hoodoo, Conjure and Rootwork (30:45)
- Reflections and Personal Insights
- Individuation: Five Stages of Restoring the African Mind
- Stage 1: Acknowledging Ancestral Heritage and Identity
- Stage 2: Healing Intergenerational Trauma
- Stage 3: Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom and Knowledge
- Stage 4: Embracing Cultural Practices and Traditions
- Stage 5: Fulfilling the Ancestral Promise
- Resources for Further Study and Practice
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.
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.
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.
Addressing Ancestral Trauma in Your Lineage for Multi-Generational Healing
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.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon completion of Reclaiming Our Roots, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from the Orisa Lifestyle Academy.