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Indigenous African Spirit Technologies(IAST)

An Introduction into a          Dagara-Inspired Way of Walking on the Earth

NOTE: **You May Join this 5-session program during Session #1 or Session #2. After Session #2, Registration is closed for this 5-session series.

Indigenous African Spirit Technologies is a 5-session IntensiveTraining that will meet 5 times for 5 days during a 1-2 year period.

To commit to begin this intensive training is to commit to complete it.

We will meet 12 miles NW of Asheville, NC at 

Brittany's Mountain Retreat. 

Indigenous African Spirit Technologies Session #1

April 22-26, 2020

Session #1:

Elemental Medicine

We will move into experiencing the inherant Medicine of the 5 Elements of Dagara Cosmology: Earth, Fire, Water, Nature & Mineral.

Indigenous African Spirit Technologies Session #2

July 15-19, 2020

(may be taken as 5-session course or individually)

Session #2:

Ancestralization

We will create the Ritual of Ancestralization and connect deeply with those that have gone before us. 

“Dagara people’s main job is to look the dead in the face, to treat their bodies not as remains but as temples of grace and beauty continuing from this world to the other. People grieve the passing of loved ones, though in this grief they stress beauty and community and continuity. The handing over of the loved one to the realm of the ancestors is what we call ancestralization”. It allows for a sense of completion in the vast array of duties following the passing of a person. In this five-day event, we will address this issue of fulfilling our duties toward the dead in the interest of transforming restlessness into rest, discontinuity into continuity and homelessness into homecoming.” -Malidoma Patrice Some´



A Note from Malidoma:

“The time for a vigorous act of devotion to, and embracing of the wisdom of indigenous Africa has come. After centuries of silence and in hiding, the powers and wisdom of the ancestors are rising up to lead the world into the next level of consciousness and spirituality. As we know, the continent is not just the birthplace of mankind, it is also the repository of profound unseen powers and technologies on standby to contribute to a radical healing change much needed in the world today. This calls for some militant initiative on the part of those in whose heart ancient Africa speaks, to check in for this exciting and compelling journey home where they can expect to find how much of the old in them has been waiting to burst in service of the world’s need to heal and to transform. This training is offered in response to that call.

Designed for those raised in cultures with a high dose of militantism who want to serve the purpose of this new era, this multi-part program is being created to lay the groundwork, deeply and personally, for a leap into the magical and spiritual technological legacies of our ancestors.

Grounded in radical exploration of the elements of cosmology, Fire, Water, Earth, Nature, and Mineral, this program aims at enriching our working relationships with them in order to anchor ourselves more fully in this world and to be of greater service to all living beings. We will create, experience and learn to provide for others, ritual involving each element and its healing properties, thus fostering healing for ourselves, others, and our communities.

In addition, through the rituals of Ancestralizaton, we will manifest a response to our own desire for a deeper understanding of and more intimate daily interaction with the ancestors, those who have left the visible earth plane and now carry the responsibility to monitor our growth from the spirit world as we meet our duties in this world.

We will explore the art and science of Talisman making and acquire Tools of Protection and the practical applications of these ancient representations of hidden power and protection. We will learn to apply these creative skills in our work with others who seek deeper meaning in their lives.

During the final sessions we will create ritual experiences which will address the particular needs of our growing community; embracing such issues as health, abundance, grief, growth & connection with the Otherworld. We will delve into the True Nature of each individual's Purpose and Medicine.

The Format

We will meet for five days together~ two to three times, yearly, for a minimum of five sessions total.

Our gatherings will begin on Wednesday evening with supper, and conclude by noon on Sunday.