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John Lockley John Lockley is an international speaker, teacher & healer. He runs shamanic retreats/ceremonies

14/10/2026

I’m excited to be in Dublin, Ireland ☘️. I will be leading a workshop/ ceremony for this Sat in Dublin called ‘Dancing with the Ancestors’. Hosted by Paul Congdon & Positive Life. Click my Bio to join us.

14/10/2026

Our workshop with South African shaman John Lockley is this Saturday! 🪘💚 Get your tickets now at positivelife.ie/events

Dancing with the Ancestors
Discover a deeper connection 🪘✨

📅 Saturday, October 17th
📍United Arts Club
🕙 10AM to 4:30PM
🎟️ LINK IN BIO or go to POSITIVELIFE.IE/EVENTS

In traditional African cultures, our relationship with the ancestors is a living one. They are remembered as those who came before us, whose stories, strength and wisdom continue to shape our lives. Like trees, we too need roots. The deeper we root ourselves, the higher we can fly 🪽🌳

During this special one-day gathering, John Lockley will share teachings and ceremonial practices from his Xhosa and Swazi sangoma traditions. Through the ancient medicine of the drum, chant, dance and prayer, we will explore ways of deepening our connection to ourselves, our ancestors and the living world around us.

John will lead the ceremony in a traditional sangoma way, using his drum, dancing rattles, chants and flute to create a sacred space for reflection, movement and ancestral connection 🪘🎶

About John Lockley

John Lockley is a traditionally trained Xhosa and Swazi Sangoma, or African shaman, from South Africa. In 2025, he was awarded the title of elder sangoma by his Xhosa community, marking over 30 years of training and practice within the sangoma tradition. John has shared his teachings internationally for many years and has previously presented with Positive Nights and at its earlier incarnation, ‘Buddha Bag’. With an Irish mother and Irish citizenship, he describes himself as a modern-day Afro-Celt, and Dublin has long been his second home. John is the author of the book ‘Leopard Warrior’ and audio teachings ‘The Way of the Leopard’.

For more information about him, check out his recent article in our latest issue of Positive Life, now available in your local health food store 🤩📖

Private Sessions: John will be available in Dublin for private divination sessions. To book a Divination please email him directly via [email protected]

14/10/2026

This is a sample of a guided meditation by John Lockley to connect to your soul. The full version includes chanting, drumming and a guided meditation to connect to your ancestors. Follow link in bio for more information.

I just completed a wonderful week in London. I did a workshop at the College of Psychic studies & saw clients for privat...
13/10/2026

I just completed a wonderful week in London. I did a workshop at the College of Psychic studies & saw clients for private divination sessions. A special THANK YOU to the College for hosting me and all those lovely people who joined us for the workshop and sat with me in private sessions. 🙏🏻🦁🙏🏻 And special gratitude to Chris Thurow for hosting me with such kindness and grace 🙏🏻. I couldn’t do this work without a supportive community. It was wonderful to sit with people in a live workshop. 🦁 My next stop will be Dublin. Stay tuned for more stories from the road. 🦁

THIS SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER An afternoon workshop with John Lockley in Dublin, Ireland.Time: 9:30am - 4:30pmVenue: United ...
11/10/2026

THIS SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER

An afternoon workshop with John Lockley in Dublin, Ireland.
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: United Arts Club, D02 RR50

In traditional African cultures, our relationship with the ancestors is a living one. They are remembered as those who came before us, whose stories, strength and wisdom continue to shape our lives. Like trees, we too need roots. The deeper we root ourselves, the higher we can fly.

During this special one-day gathering, John Lockley will share teachings and ceremonial practices from his Xhosa and Swazi sangoma traditions. Through the ancient medicine of the drum, chant, dance and prayer, we will explore ways of deepening our connection to ourselves, our ancestors and the living world around us.

John will lead the ceremony in a traditional sangoma way, using his drum, dancing rattles, chants and flute to create a sacred space for reflection, movement and ancestral connection.

Follow the link in bio for more information and to book.

To divine means to see the spirit or soul of a person and find ways to help them grow and transform. Experience a privat...
10/10/2026

To divine means to see the spirit or soul of a person and find ways to help them grow and transform.

Experience a private bone-throwing soul reading, connecting with ancestral spirits through an ancient divination practice.

A rare opportunity to experience John’s work while he is in Europe.

Bookings via the link in bio.

Two distinct ways to experience Africa, woven into one seamless journey:Dreams & Tracking Kalahari Retreats 2027First, t...
09/10/2026

Two distinct ways to experience Africa, woven into one seamless journey:

Dreams & Tracking Kalahari Retreats 2027

First, the Sanctuary: Spend 7 nights in a bush lodge in the Kalahari. Unwind by the pool, watch wildlife visit the private watering hole at sundown, and dive deep into daily dreamwork, meditation, and tracking workshops.

Then, the Raw Safari: Venture into the Okavango Delta for 3 nights of authentic canvas glamping. Fall asleep to the distant grunt of hippos, wake up to embers and fresh coffee, and head straight out on sunrise and afternoon game drives in prime predator territory.

You get profound rest, inner discovery, and raw safari adventure, all in one itinerary. Spaces are strictly limited to 8–10 guests per circle.

Join us on:

February 14th - 22nd, 2027 + (optional) 3 days extension to Okavango Delta, finishing Thursday, Feb. 25th

or

February 28th - March 8th, 2027 + (optional) 3 days extension to Okavango Delta, finishing Thursday, March 11th.

Reserve your retreat and safari package today: click link in bio, email [email protected] or comment 'DREAMS' below and we will send you the link.

John will be leading a 6 week online course with the College of Psychic Studies in London – a guided journey into the an...
07/10/2026

John will be leading a 6 week online course with the College of Psychic Studies in London – a guided journey into the ancestral wisdom, dreamwork and elemental practices of traditional South African shamanism

In traditional South African shamanism, the spiritual journey begins with invoking our ancestors and spirit guides. Over six weeks, John will lead you through the core practices of this ancient tradition – connecting with ancestors, tracking dreams, befriending the shadow, working with plant medicine, meeting the water spirits, and building a daily spiritual practice of your own. As John says: "This course is an invitation to rediscover your soul through a new way of seeing nature, ancestors and dreams."

Each week combines guided meditation, teaching and group discussion, with practical rituals and techniques you can take into your daily life. You'll be invited to reflect openly – on your relationship with your ancestors, the parts of yourself you find hardest to accept, and the symbols and synchronicities that emerge as your practice deepens. By the end of the course, you'll have a personal toolkit of simple, grounded practices to continue your spiritual journey.

Link in bio for more information and to book.

THIS THURSDAY, LIVE IN LONDONJoin us for an ancient ceremony of chant, drum and trance dance to meet and connect with th...
05/10/2026

THIS THURSDAY, LIVE IN LONDON

Join us for an ancient ceremony of chant, drum and trance dance to meet and connect with the water spirits, mermaids & elementals in this in-person workshop with sangoma (African shaman) John Lockley, live in London at The College of Psychic Studies.

Date/ Time: Thursday 8th October 12-4pm (UK time)

This workshop is for anyone drawn to ancestral wisdom, nature spirituality or ceremonial and shamanic practice – whether you're new to this way of working or already walk a spiritual path and wish to deepen your relationship with water, ritual and the unseen world.

Book now to take part in this rare, ancient ceremony and open yourself to a new way of seeing the world that's mirrored in the living wisdom of water. Bookings done directly with The College of Psychic Studies, link in bio.

05/10/2026

On 8th October, enter an experiential world of chant, drumming, ritual and trance dance. You'll explore ways of connecting with water spirits through ceremony, invocation, movement and song, opening yourself to how water spirits may communicate through dreams, symbols and intuition.⁠
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Your guide, John Lockley, is a fully initiated sangoma (healer and shaman) in the Xhosa lineage of South Africa. Having spent 10 years in apprenticeship within this tradition, John is an internationally recognised teacher of indigenous African shamanism, dreamwork, ancestral healing and ceremony.⁠
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Calling in the Water Spirits: A Sangoma Ceremony⁠
📅 Thursday 8th October 2026 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm⁠
📍 In-person at the College⁠

Book directly with The College of Psychic Studies, link in bio.

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