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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#6633FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>                      </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Wingdings" ><B>'</B></FONT><B> </B><B>Workshops and Teachings</B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Wingdings" ><B>'</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#C0DCC0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Omi Lasas Bio"><U><B>Omi Lasa's Bio </B></U></A><B>  </B></div> <div> <B>  </B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Omi Lasas Bio"><U><B> Divinations and Cleansings</B></U></A></div> <div> <B><U>   </U></B><B><U>Workshops and Teachings</U></B></div> <div> <B>    </B><A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contacting Omi Lasa"><U><B>Contacting Omi Lasa</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> </B><A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Omi Lasas Favorite Links"><U><B>Omi Lasa's Favorite Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Online Services"><U><B>Online Services</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Omi Lasas Upcoming Events"><U><B>Upcoming Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ile Okun Meji"><U><B>Ile </B></U></A></div> <div> <B>   </B><A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Omi Lasas Store"><U><B>Omi Lasa's Store</B></U></A><B>    </B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Olorisha Omi Lasa"><U><B>Return to HOME</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#99CCCC" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B>Omi Lasa</B><B> is a nationally recognized speaker and offers a variety of workshops and lectures. Topics include Regla de Ocha (Santeria), the Orishas, Ancestor reverence, Shamanism, and Working with the Spirits, such as Psychic development and Mediumship, and the Spirits Mass (Seance / Misa).  Workshops can be scheduled anywhere from  sixty minute sessions to all day events. To schedule a workshop in your area or at an event, please email </B><A HREF="mailto:santerajoy@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:santerajoy@yahoo.com"><U><B>santerajoy@yahoo.com</B></U></A><B> or call Omi Lasa at 330 273 6260. </B></div> <bR> <div> Regla de Ocha and Orisha<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Regla de Ocha- What is Santeria?  </B>This is an overview of the Lucumi Tradition of Ifa, commonly referred to as Santeria. It will cover the basic beliefs (including ancestor reverence), the Gods, the forces of nature (Orisha), and how the religion is practiced on a daily basis.There will be time set aside for questions and answers.</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Orisha</B>  This workshop focuses on bringing to those that have not been initiated into the traditions of Ifa an understanding and respect of these Forces of Nature known as the Orisha. We will discuss the manifestations of the Orisha in our daily life. Recognizing and working with the power of these Forces of Nature can bring growth and power to those that learn to see the Orisha in others, in the powers of the mother earth, in herbs and plants, and in relationship to each other. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Orisha as Warriors </B>   The Orisha are the pantheon of gods in the Santeria traditions. They all lived on earth at many different times and learned how to cope during the trials of their lives. Explore the types of warrior spirits they exemplified-- from conqueror and conquered, mediator and instigator, wise ruler and dictator, fighter and lover. This is an interesting overview of the Orisha in their many different manifestations as warrior spirits.</div> <div> <B>Spiritual Evolution through the Initiations of Santeria  </B>This workshop focuses on the initiatory steps that are given in the Lukumi tradition of Santeria. These initiatory transitions are given as a way for the people and their community to find spiritual evolution and progression. The early initiations lead to the formation of relationships with the Orisha (The pantheon of Gods). The Kariocha ceremony creates a Priest that is capable of becoming a vessel for these energies. This allows the Orisha to walk among the community as a living and breathing God among men. </div> <div> Initiations covered are-----The giving of Beads (The washing, head cleansing and the Baptism), receiving The Warriors (Eleggua, Ogun, Oshoosi and Osun), Orisha received Santo Lavado, the seven day Kariocha ceremony (Initiation to become and OmoOrisha/ Santero or Santera), and the ceremony of Ifa (the making of a Babalawo).<B> </B></div> <bR> <div> Ancestor Reverence </div> <div> <B>Ancestors in our world and in our lives. </B>Forming and recognizing bonds with the Ancestors will give us strong ways to grow spiritually, give us a sense of support and purpose and help us to acquire the wisdom we need to fulfill our destiny. This workshop covers ways to develop reverent communication and worship to our own Ancestors. Topics covered will include how to build different types of ancestor alters (from the simple to the complex), Séances, development circles and Spirit Mass; How to create your own spiritual development circle, how to pray and ask for guidance, and offerings and foods that are traditionally given to the ancestors. Please wear something white or light colored to cover your head.</div> <bR> <div> Shamanism</div> <bR> <div> <B>Drum Making--Shamans Peace Drum</B>-<B>-15" hoop  </B>Indigenous people around the world have used Hoop Drums to commune with spirit and bring healing and wholeness to the self and the community. Journey with others on this sacred path and create your own deer rawhide drum from start to finish along with a leather covered beater. We will begin with a ceremony to remind us of our connection to the deer spirit and to the universal rhythms of life and conclude with a blessing ceremony to honor the Drum. </div> <div> Please call for information on other hoop sizes that are available. </div> <div> Please note: This is a two day workshop, four hours each day.</div> <div> Check out all the drums that are offered at <U>www.earthrhythm.com</U>. </div> <bR> <div> Working with the Spirits</div> <bR> <div> <B>Psychic Communication </B> Developing and using mediumship abilities are one way to create and maintain strong connections to our ancestors. Our ancestral connections bring about the fulfillment of our destiny and the path to healing. This workshop will cover the following topics: </div> <div>     *Our connection to the world of the spirits; </div> <div>     *The different skills of a psychic medium such as clairvoyance and psychometry. </div> <div> There will be opportunities in class to practices some of the mediumship skills learned in the workshop. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Working The Spirits  </B>This workshop will help you understand your personal paranormal experiences related to psychic communication with the Spirits.You will learn-----How to develop and strengthen your connections with your Spirits;  How to sort through various psychic communications and control the input of information; How to handle the phenomena of Mediumship-Spirits that talk, touch or desire possession; Visions and Spirit manifestations; and Tools and workable techniques to engage fully in your Gift. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share your own experiences</div> <bR> <div> <B>Creating Your Own Spiritual Development Circles </B>Getting answers from the beyond and developing stronger skills as a Medium is what brings people together into Spiritual development circles. Here is an overview of the séances of spiritualism, the white table Misas of Esperitismo, and others. I will present guidelines on how to pick a group, ways to develop stronger psychic skills, how to choose a focus and the pitfalls to look out for as you form your own circle.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Possessed by Ghosts  </B>Learn to identify, talk to and release a discarnate spirit entity attachment. This workshop clarifies what discarnate spirit possession is, the physical manifestations of personal ghost possession that we can identify (including acute and long term manifestations), the symptoms that people experience, and how to de-possess ghosts and move them to their own path of spiritual progression. Removal techniques used by practicing Mediums and other healing practitioners will be covered.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Deity, Demon or Departed?  </B>This workshop is based on Joy’s work as a medium, diviner and healer and on her personal Shamanic experiences. It will cover the different manifestations of spirit possession and give insight into the following topics:</div> <div>     * How to recognize the different levels of possession.</div> <div>     * Is it a Deity, a Demon or a Departed Spirit?</div> <div>     * How to tell what it is and if it is what you want.</div> <div>     * Is it time for the Spirit to go and it is not leaving on it’s own?</div> <div>  Learn safe depossession techniques used by practicing Mediums.</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Spirit Union Seance / Mass</B>  Based on the Spiritist teachings of Allen Kardec, the Spirits Mass evolved as a way for people to pray for and receive messages from their ancestors, or from others that have crossed over, aspects of nature, various spirit guides, and to receive healing. While Christianity influenced the first Spiritists, over time the Spirit Circles evolved and combined with the traditions of Ifa. The modern Spirit Mass is no longer centered on one culture. It can now be adapted to embrace the ethnically diverse global community. Today's Spirit Mass is a vibrant and innovative channel for spirit communication. </div> <div> Non mediums and mediums alike are invited to attend, as all are welcome to give the messages they receive at the service. </div> <div> Note: Please wear light colored clothing and something to cover your head. Bring a snack to share with the each other following the Spirit Circle Mass. </div> <bR> <div> This Spirit Union Mass may be scheduled at events or at your own home. It's purpose is to bring light and progression to your own spiritual court, to help you discover your main spirit guides, to take care of "hauntings", bring peace to the spirits and ancestors and to help people that may be troubled by the spirits around them. When possible and/or necessary, other mediums and I work together to create this workshop/ ritual. I am fortunate to be able to offer, The Spirit Union  Mass  with other fine mediums, including my friend Lillith 3feathers. </div> <bR> <div> There is a limited amount of people that may attend this at one time. Usually 10 to 25 people may participate depending on how many mediums are available to attend. Contact Omi Lasa at <A HREF="mailto:santerajoy@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:santerajoy@yahoo.com"><U><U>santerajoy@yahoo.com</U></U></A> or 330. 273. 6260 if you have questions or to schedule a Mass.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Elevation of Spirits and Depossession of People, Places and Things</B> </div> <div> Healing people, places, and things through the elevation and and depossesion of Spirits has been practiced through out the world since the beginning of time. We need to learn to identify and differentiate between: </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   Voluntary and involuntary possession</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   Ancestors, Spirit Guides and Protectors </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   Spirits of the Light </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    Discarnate beings </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    Mind and/or soul fragments </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    "Deceiver", "Sorcerer", and other dark entities </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    Nested entities </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    Lesser and Greater Demons </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc44444400.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    Voluntary and involuntary possession </div> <div> Preventive practices, the "elevation" of spirits, protection rituals and meditations, the basic steps of depossession, and concepts to use for personal depossession will be covered. This workshop is based on Joy's personal experiences as a medium and shamanic healer and on researched material. </div> <div> <I><B>This is an all day workshop.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>This workshop will be available as a book soon!</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>