Basic course content:

1.- Oriki (cicles of prayer and invocation)

2.- Mechanics of divination (4 cowries, merindinlogun, dafa, ikin)

3.- Metaphysics principles of divination (inner secrets of Odu)

4.- Oriki Iré, Adimú, Ewe and Ebo

5.- Principles of  Iwa Pele

Workshop 2

  Instruction in the form and content of Ifa ritual

Esenteye  (Naming ceremony)

              Ori pot

              Egun pot

              Ebora   (warriors)

              Omolawo    (one hand of ifa)

Workshop 3

         Initiations for Orisa and Ifa by special arrangement with Baba Falokun and Iya Fasegun.  This workshop occurs when we are doing initiations.  In order to complete this level, students must demonstrate the ability to place Iyawo in possession for various Orisa and Ela.   Depending on the development of the student this could require more than one session.  To learn about Tefa the student must either have Odu or receive it from Baba Falokun.

 Wokshops Include:

• Transportation from the Airport to the Ilé

• Lodging

• Food

• 8 hours of daily classes

• Visit to the Teotihuacan Pyramids or pyramids near Mexico City

• Study Materials

• Transportation back to the Airport

Ile Osomina is presenting three week long workshops in Mexico City.  The completion of all three workshops is designed to make the student prepared to function as an elder in their community by providing the necessary tools needed to form a traditional Ifa Orisa extended family. It is necessary to complete workshop one before enrolling in workshop two and it is necessary to complete one and two before enrolling in workshop three.

The courses will be given personaly by  Awo Falokun Fatunmbi, who will be able to tailor the course to your needs and level of training.  At the end of the course you will receive a diploma that certify your completion of the course material.

• Initiation in Ocha and have one hand of Orúnmila and/or  intiation in Ifá
• Please bring your 4 cowries, 16 cowries, Opele, 1 hand of inkin and your tray.
• 2 sets of white clothing
• Reserve your place at least 15 days before the class starts (availability of reservation )
• Fill the form requesting a reservation
• Ilé Osomi'na and Awo Falokun Fatunmbi reserve the right of rejection or acceptance of admission.
• Please come with good character , good disposition and  respect for all the participants.
• Please arrive one day before the sheduled date and leave one day after the sheduled date.

Program date for 2008:

From 3 to 8 of march 2008 Basic course

From 10 to 15 of march 2008 Woshop 2

From 7 to 12 of july 2008 Basic course

From 14 to 19 of july 2008 Woshop 2

From 3 to 8 of november 2008 Basic course

From 10 to 15 of november 2008 Woshop 2

Price:

$ 1,500.00 dollars per person for each level

Small groups

* If you form a group at least of 3 persons we can program the course in the date of your preference if we dont have something programed in the date desired, contact us with your suggestion.

Method of payment:

It´s required to pay 50%  when you make the reservation and the other one 50% when you arrive at the  Ilé.

If you are interested  to participate contact us making click here osomina@hotmail.com

Note:

We will have  Awo Falokun Fatunmbi books on sale in english and spanish.