Flashes of Insight

Omitowade Salewa Ajamu Teaching African Dance

Omitowade Salewa Ajamu is a lifetime priestess of Yemoja, raised in the Aftican ancestral spirutual tradition of the Yoruba. Along with the ordinary demands for drumming and chanting which are part of her priesthood Omito has especially developed her skill as an African dancer and fine arts painter, to further reveal the depth of her cultural heritage. Pieces by her are hanging in several institutions from South Florida to South Carolina. She has long given workshops in these arts all over the US and Jamaica. When not teaching or doing spiritual work, Omito spends time with her 12-year-old daughter Duni and 2 yr old daughter Dara who teach her refinements of dance guided by a spirit source beyond this world.

African Dance

Dancing us into awareness, Omito will illustrate in movement some of the differences between secular African dance and dances done specifically to honor each of three goddesses or “orisha” of the Yoruba tradition: Oya, Yemoja and Osun. She will then demostrate traditional movements and costumes and share with us the symbolic meaning involved in these steps, gestures and African outfits. At the end she will model and make available a few traditional dance head wraps (gele) and hip wraps (lapa) for those who might like to buy a set.

PRIESTESS CHERIE LYON BIO and WORKSHOP for WWFest 7

Cherie Lyon is an Alchemical High Priestess and Facilitator. She has a private practice as a Shamanic Reiki Master where she integrates body-centered techniques with vibrational healing, acupressure, and mindfulness. She also conducts monthly empowerment circles, rituals, and ceremonies.

Through her devotion to the survival of the ancient mystery knowledge, Cherie’s mission is to promote the education and support of a holistic mind, body, and spirit. Her soul intention as she honors the tribal practice and Shamanic art of healing is to help others align with nature and shift their personal vibration. As each person’s vibrational field shifts, Cherie believes, so does the vibration of the world.

Cherie is from Chicago and makes her home in the greater Atlanta, GA area. She is available to facilitate anywhere in the country. Cherie is certified to facilitate the Natural Rhythms™ and Practical Priest~ess™ programs. She also functions as assistant to the director of Natural Rhythms.

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