Posts Tagged ‘Ifa’
Oya Iansa Aya Lo Da
“As fall ends and it is the morning of the winter solstice, Oya prepares us for
the inevitable death that lies before us and within us.”
Deanna Oloyade Lowman ”
read entire article on Oya and the solstice at http://spiderwhosings.dragonheadmusic.com
Connections Between Ifa and First Nations Traditions
Ifa, as an earth based spiritual practice, has much in common with Native indigenous practices which is why we include it,here, on songs for the lodge. This connection between Native Indigenous and Africans is sound from a historical perspective as scholars have long documented that Africans came to the Americas long before Columbus and in doing so brought and mingled their traditions with the local populations. It is because of this connection that Africans were able to run into the “bushes” of Florida and live with and marry among the Seminole and Cree People without harm. It is our purpose to shre many of these connections on this site. check back fruently to stay updated on the latestest articles and videos on this conversation.
Welcome to Songs for the Lodge!
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Our website focuses on Lakota spiritual practices with respect to the sweat Lodge. We also provide some information on Yoruba tradition because of its relationship to Lakota practices. Our information is based upon years of personal experience in these traditions. We have also done a great deal of scholarly research. We do not presume to be experts in either tradition although we have been initiated into Ifa and Sun danced with traditional Lakota people. Rather, we want to share what we have learned on our journeys to help others maneuver with some through these traditions.
