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Cracking the Ancestral Code 1: Remembrance, Reverence, and Resilience through Ancestral
Storytelling.
(This is the beginner’s class)
Sundays 3:00-4:30 Pacific Time
September 25 th -Oct. 30 th 2022
(6 classes, monthly Moon rituals, a nine-day elevation, and a Praise-singing for Oya.)
Overview:
Storytelling is the grandmother of the church, the school, and the theater. Our
ancestors defined the sacred, explained our origins and recounted the history of
our lineages through vibrant story sharing. These stories help us to claim our
inheritance, to incorporate the wisdom of the ancestors into our daily activity,
and to carry that power into the future.
We will use both objective (discovery/lineage research) and subjective
(recovery/spirit messages, dreams) for “remembering” the stories of the
ancestors. Participants are encouraged to research their own bio-cultural
inheritance and an “affinity culture”.
The practical applications of ancestor reverence include guidance, protection, and
healing, which are so important in this time of the infectious pandemics of
disease, racism, poverty, and environmental degradation. Stories recounting the
power of the ancestors to intervene in these difficulties inspire resilience.
Reverence practices include the construction of sacred spaces in the home
(ancestor shrines), acknowledging holy ground in nature, (forest/cemetery) and
researching sacred sites (such as Goree Island, Congo Square, Goddess temples,
and others).
The Ancestral Line Visualization reconnects us with the Consciousness of the
ancestors. Suggestions for clarifying our dreams help us to understand their message, and we embody those messages through the creation of invocations, chants, music, art, and writing.
This series employs film/video of myths, rituals, sacred arts and crafts, and
performance. It includes Moon rituals, corresponding to precise astrological influences guided
by Shamanic Astrologer Kelly Beard of Karma Tools.
The community will participate in a praise-singing (poetry, music, and prayer) for
“Oya, the Boss-Lady of the Cemetery”, and “She Who Leads the Procession of the
Ancestors”.
Participants in this class will receive guidance for creating personal rituals to
deepen their relationship to their own ancestors, and to activate the energies of
the Nine Layers of the Soul.
This promises to be a spectacular Ancestral Season.
Register now for the Early Bird discount ($450.00) payable in two installments
through Eventbrite.
GRATITUDE REVEALED
Pre-order Yeye Luisah Teish presents Gratitude Revealed - North American or European Screening for $12
Immerse Yourself in Gratitude this September 21 - World Gratitude Day New Documentary Celebrates Power of Gratitude to Ignite Well-Being & Connection At a time when each day brings more grim news, we humans urgently need to cultivate our individual strength and health. And we need to reconnect with and heal each other and the natural world. Gratitude can help!
From the director of the acclaimed documentary Fantastic Fungi comes Gratitude Revealed. Forty years in the making, Louie Schwartzberg’s new film is a rich visual tapestry, interweaving breathtaking images of the natural world with extraordinary stories of "ordinary" people. Featuring luminaries Norman Lear, Jack Kornfield, Dr. Christine Carter, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Lynne Twist, In-Q, and Jason Silva.
Research has shown that cultivating gratitude improves well-being, health, and our sense of connection with each other and the natural world. Gratitude is an antidote to despair.
Fantastic Fungi invited us to go deep into the magic beneath our feet—the mycelial world. With Gratitude Revealed, our journey continues to the magic within us all—our innate sense of awe.
Says director Schwartzberg: “During the pandemic, I was moved by how society was disconnected, and the small things in life, whether meeting a friend for coffee or hugging a family member, were taken away. I felt compelled to show my gratitude for our world during such a complex and unpredictable time. I wanted to help people in desperate need of connection, both internal and external, and address the global suffering from isolation, stress, and anxiety.”
On September 21 we will celebrate World Gratitude Day with: Global Virtual Cinema Premiere of Gratitude Revealed Live Q+A with director Louie Schwartzberg Other special offerings including music, surprise guests
NEW DIVINATION DATES
Some dates may be unavailable due to first come first serve reservation.
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every monday and wednesday starting
august 22nd
Guess who's going LIVE again? As you know, I am learning my way around this technology thing. Set your notifications and I hope to see you there. Remember that you can register for all of my events HERE
See you soon.
See you soon.
SPINNING THE MOON
Each class will concentrate on the mythology of a female deity. In class presentations information regarding the stellar influences of each moon and Her attendant planets.
Information includes the timing and the energetic support for each lunation.
Each class will begin with invocations, visualizations, movement, and chants. Deepening practices include journaling, and artwork. Journals specifically designed for this work are available on request.
Participants will receive recommendations for at home altar building, star tracking, and ritual design to be performed on the night the moon manifests. All at home rituals are to be done within three days before, the day of, or three days after the New or Full Moon.
Each gathering will include a review of the ritual performed at home and the homework assignments for the coming moon cycle.
Lunar Tools: Includes: Issues, Areas of Life, Questions to Contemplate, Rituals & Breathwork
The Spinning:
July 13: (WED)Full Moon in. Capricorn
Homework: Research the meaning of the Goatfish. What house is ruled by Capricorn in your birth chart? Prepare to discuss your images of and ideas about Capricorn. Reflection: Are you being as productive as you ‘d like. What can you do to improve in this area?
Information includes the timing and the energetic support for each lunation.
Each class will begin with invocations, visualizations, movement, and chants. Deepening practices include journaling, and artwork. Journals specifically designed for this work are available on request.
Participants will receive recommendations for at home altar building, star tracking, and ritual design to be performed on the night the moon manifests. All at home rituals are to be done within three days before, the day of, or three days after the New or Full Moon.
Each gathering will include a review of the ritual performed at home and the homework assignments for the coming moon cycle.
Lunar Tools: Includes: Issues, Areas of Life, Questions to Contemplate, Rituals & Breathwork
The Spinning:
July 13: (WED)Full Moon in. Capricorn
Homework: Research the meaning of the Goatfish. What house is ruled by Capricorn in your birth chart? Prepare to discuss your images of and ideas about Capricorn. Reflection: Are you being as productive as you ‘d like. What can you do to improve in this area?
SUMMER EVENTS
JULY 9TH
A Raging Peace
with Yeye Teish & Kahuna Leilani
~Aloha and Ashe~
As peacekeepers, how do deal with our anger, rage and grief? In this workshop, we will discuss
and address our anger over the attempts to control our bodies, kill our children,
and embroil us in another World War. Our focus will be to educate people on gun control,
abortion, and the impact of war on women worldwide.
We are continuing our journey with Cultivating Kinship: calling those committed to honoring
Mother Earth, the Ancestors, elders, people of color, political activism, and decolonization.
with Yeye Teish & Kahuna Leilani
~Aloha and Ashe~
As peacekeepers, how do deal with our anger, rage and grief? In this workshop, we will discuss
and address our anger over the attempts to control our bodies, kill our children,
and embroil us in another World War. Our focus will be to educate people on gun control,
abortion, and the impact of war on women worldwide.
We are continuing our journey with Cultivating Kinship: calling those committed to honoring
Mother Earth, the Ancestors, elders, people of color, political activism, and decolonization.
Sliding Scale: First or Second Session $45-65/All Day-Both Sessions $75-$100
If you can pay it forward for another let us know
Scholarships up to 50% may be available upon written application.
If you can pay it forward for another let us know
Scholarships up to 50% may be available upon written application.
jambalaya! hooodoo and black women's magic
06/19
In celebration of the first year anniversary of IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS, Beaucoup Hoodoo in collaboration with Words Across The Water present JAMBALAYA! A Celebration of Old School Hoodoo and Black Women's Magic
featuring Yeye Luisah Teish.
A Portion of the proceeds benefits Words Across the Water.
Words Across the Water is an #virtualseries of dramatic readings designed to cultivate a global community. Participants are invited to read selected passages from Luisah Teish's #Jambalaya. Proceeds from Words Across the Water support the operations of #Oshun's Palace, Gardens, and Library in Accra Ghana. The Palace is beautifully decorated and has an abundant garden. It houses community events such as workshops for local youth groups, traditional ceremonies, and traveler's accommodations. This #Juneteenth, Words Across the Water is pleased to celebrate in conjunction with Shantrelle Lewis, the creator of the film "In Our Mothers' Gardens" which is currently streaming on #netflix. #inourmothersgardens
#jambalaya #luisahteish #virtualentertainment #juneteenthevents
featuring Yeye Luisah Teish.
A Portion of the proceeds benefits Words Across the Water.
Words Across the Water is an #virtualseries of dramatic readings designed to cultivate a global community. Participants are invited to read selected passages from Luisah Teish's #Jambalaya. Proceeds from Words Across the Water support the operations of #Oshun's Palace, Gardens, and Library in Accra Ghana. The Palace is beautifully decorated and has an abundant garden. It houses community events such as workshops for local youth groups, traditional ceremonies, and traveler's accommodations. This #Juneteenth, Words Across the Water is pleased to celebrate in conjunction with Shantrelle Lewis, the creator of the film "In Our Mothers' Gardens" which is currently streaming on #netflix. #inourmothersgardens
#jambalaya #luisahteish #virtualentertainment #juneteenthevents
Message from our mother...I can't sleep. may 17th facebook live
Yeye's EVENTS
activities with yeye
spring EVENTS
Women Working For The earth summit
04/21-04/22
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Everyone is welcome and the summit is free to join, with the option of upgrading your pass to “All-Access” — when you use my affiliate link.
I receive a commission. So, with your purchase, you’re helping to support me and my work in this world as well! Thank you! |
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Alafia good people:
Our relationship with nature is of the utmost importance import at this pivotal time on Planet Earth. We’ve been moving to this point in humanity’s evolution for generations — the ancestors, who came before us is a part of the great tapestry we must now weave together.
Our creative contributions are essential as we shift into new ways of Being and create a more vibrant future.
This is why I am so excited and honored to be a part of the upcoming Women Working for the Earth Summit.
I’ll share my experiences of working with the Water Spirits in the practices of the African diaspora during the weekend of April 21-24.
This Summit will highlight the work of inspired women leaders and create space for sisters from across the globe to present their unique way of honoring Our Mother Earth. Our MotherSense will provide healthy, sane outcomes that serve all of life. We’ll give voice to a growing and diverse community working in co-creative partnership with nature.
Our relationship with nature is of the utmost importance import at this pivotal time on Planet Earth. We’ve been moving to this point in humanity’s evolution for generations — the ancestors, who came before us is a part of the great tapestry we must now weave together.
Our creative contributions are essential as we shift into new ways of Being and create a more vibrant future.
This is why I am so excited and honored to be a part of the upcoming Women Working for the Earth Summit.
I’ll share my experiences of working with the Water Spirits in the practices of the African diaspora during the weekend of April 21-24.
This Summit will highlight the work of inspired women leaders and create space for sisters from across the globe to present their unique way of honoring Our Mother Earth. Our MotherSense will provide healthy, sane outcomes that serve all of life. We’ll give voice to a growing and diverse community working in co-creative partnership with nature.
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February events
february 27TH
The only way we shall change long-standing perceptions and limiting concepts of Africa is for us to change the conversation. We must have a vision and we must develop Africa." - Nana Abena Serwaa"WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS" proudly presents the fourth in a series of events designed to reunite us across the African Diaspora.This program honors the mighty Ancestors on whose shoulders we stand! Ibae Egun!The “Words Across the Water” book party and performance series is hosted by Yeye Luisah Teish and Nana Abena Serwaa. Each party in the series consists of music, art, conversation and dramatic readings from Yeye Teish’s book “Jambalaya” and other selected writings. Yeye will elaborate with her wisdom and expertise as an Elegant Elder, which weaves together our common heritage and shared destiny as daughters and sons of Mother Africa.
WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS features readings by Elegant Elders, luminary artists, tradition bearers, and community builders:~ Yeye Luisah Teish is the legendary High Priestess of Oshun and Ifa, Storyteller, and Author of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals. She is globally renown as a ritual leader, artist, and activist who rallies for the interests and sacred well being of women, children, and our environment. Visit www.yeyeluisahteish.com.
~ Nana Abena is an internationally acclaimed, educator, theater artist, storyteller, Akan priestess, and Metaphysical minister. For more than 20 years, she has been bridging the gap between African people, here, in the USA and those in Ghana, West Africa. She currently accomplishes this, through her dynamic, "East meets West" tours of various regions in Ghana, which create a multitude of social/cultural/economic exchanges between Kinfolk on both continents.
Special Guest
Nana Sula Spirit… Woman of Peace is a Singer, Songwriter, Author, Entrepreneur, Artist, Producer, Birth Doula, Professor and Priestess of Light. She was initiated in Ghana, West Africa as a traditional healer in 2007 and has studied African Spiritual Traditions since 1985. In 2014, Sula Spirit authored and produced the Book & CD Project entitled Spirit of the Orisha – a Yoruba Song preservation project. Sula is the former Professor of Sacred Music at the Ifa University in Washington, D.C. and is founding Priestess of the Temple of Light Ile de Coin-Coin - a Temple of power for the elevation of souls located in the Musicians Village. Sula holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with distinguished honors in African Studies and English Literature from Rutgers University in New Jersey (1994). She has traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Caribbean and has been a volunteer with Operation Crossroads Africa participating in community development projects on the Continent since 1991. Sula is a Singer/Songwriter with her bands Coin-Coin & The Maroons. She is a Mardi Gras Indian Medicine Queen with the Mandingo Warriors – the Spirit of Fi-Yi-Yi. She also serves as a Board Member of the Congo Square Preservation Society .
WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS invites YOU to join this important discussion!
This and future conversations are helping create sustainable family projects and community development initiatives that shall support the education of children and adults, as well as catalyze economic development in the USA, Ghana, and other countries.
Ticket proceeds for these events help to establish Ibukole Estates Library and Gardens project in Ghana. Plans for this project include a literacy program and historical Tours Across the Waters to El Mina Castle. This is being done with the approval of the indigenous elders.
Also, you shall be invited to support by shopping our WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS globally inspired marketplace featuring products and services by women! A share of every sale benefits this good work of connecting hands and hearts in the Diaspora!
****************************************************************Register for this online for $12.00.IMPORTANT! CHECK YOUR EMAIL! You will be sent the ZOOM link to attend this online program. Please also check your SPAM folder for communication from Eventbrite and/or Words Across the Waters.
****************************************************************Thank you for your support! Medaase / Asante Sana!
WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS features readings by Elegant Elders, luminary artists, tradition bearers, and community builders:~ Yeye Luisah Teish is the legendary High Priestess of Oshun and Ifa, Storyteller, and Author of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals. She is globally renown as a ritual leader, artist, and activist who rallies for the interests and sacred well being of women, children, and our environment. Visit www.yeyeluisahteish.com.
~ Nana Abena is an internationally acclaimed, educator, theater artist, storyteller, Akan priestess, and Metaphysical minister. For more than 20 years, she has been bridging the gap between African people, here, in the USA and those in Ghana, West Africa. She currently accomplishes this, through her dynamic, "East meets West" tours of various regions in Ghana, which create a multitude of social/cultural/economic exchanges between Kinfolk on both continents.
Special Guest
Nana Sula Spirit… Woman of Peace is a Singer, Songwriter, Author, Entrepreneur, Artist, Producer, Birth Doula, Professor and Priestess of Light. She was initiated in Ghana, West Africa as a traditional healer in 2007 and has studied African Spiritual Traditions since 1985. In 2014, Sula Spirit authored and produced the Book & CD Project entitled Spirit of the Orisha – a Yoruba Song preservation project. Sula is the former Professor of Sacred Music at the Ifa University in Washington, D.C. and is founding Priestess of the Temple of Light Ile de Coin-Coin - a Temple of power for the elevation of souls located in the Musicians Village. Sula holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with distinguished honors in African Studies and English Literature from Rutgers University in New Jersey (1994). She has traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Caribbean and has been a volunteer with Operation Crossroads Africa participating in community development projects on the Continent since 1991. Sula is a Singer/Songwriter with her bands Coin-Coin & The Maroons. She is a Mardi Gras Indian Medicine Queen with the Mandingo Warriors – the Spirit of Fi-Yi-Yi. She also serves as a Board Member of the Congo Square Preservation Society .
WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS invites YOU to join this important discussion!
This and future conversations are helping create sustainable family projects and community development initiatives that shall support the education of children and adults, as well as catalyze economic development in the USA, Ghana, and other countries.
Ticket proceeds for these events help to establish Ibukole Estates Library and Gardens project in Ghana. Plans for this project include a literacy program and historical Tours Across the Waters to El Mina Castle. This is being done with the approval of the indigenous elders.
Also, you shall be invited to support by shopping our WORDS ACROSS THE WATERS globally inspired marketplace featuring products and services by women! A share of every sale benefits this good work of connecting hands and hearts in the Diaspora!
****************************************************************Register for this online for $12.00.IMPORTANT! CHECK YOUR EMAIL! You will be sent the ZOOM link to attend this online program. Please also check your SPAM folder for communication from Eventbrite and/or Words Across the Waters.
****************************************************************Thank you for your support! Medaase / Asante Sana!
