Your Journey Begins

Asé Beloved Family,

You stand at the threshold of a profound transformation. The journey into African spirituality isn't just about learning new concepts—it's about remembering ancient ancestral wisdom that lives within our very DNA.

This guide will help you prepare your mind, body, spirit, and space for the sacred teachings ahead. Whether you're reconnecting with ancestral practices or exploring them for the first time, these foundations will support your growth.

Remember: There's no "perfect" way to begin. Your sincerity and open heart are your greatest tools.

What You’ll Learn Inside

• Shadow Work, explained for ancestral healing — recognize inherited patterns, break cycles of fear and limitation, and access wisdom without carrying ancestral pain.

• Create your sacred space — simple physical setup, water + candle ritual, and a 5-minute grounding practice to begin safely.

• Guiding principles — honor your ancestors’ humanity, discern between healed and unhealed energies, and stay grounded in the body.

• Opening prayer to call in the healed, loving ones who wish to see you thrive.

• Deep-dive journaling  across four sections: recognizing family patterns, surfacing the “forbidden feelings,” healing lineage wounds, and reclaiming power.

• Closing prayer & integration plan — daily grounding, weekly review, monthly altar tending, and signs your healing is working.

• When to seek additional support — how to honor your ancestors properly and get community support when needed.

  Who This Is For

  • Seekers ready to break generational cycles with compassion and structure.

  • Creators and leaders who want spiritual alignment that supports their life and work.

  • Anyone called to build a clear, empowered relationship with well and elevated ancestors.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Orisa Gbemi, founder of the African Spirituality Experience network, content creator coach, creator of ASE Podcast, and Sacred Journey. Orisa Gbemi, guides you through real shadow work exercises filled with inner work rituals, guidance, and prayers rooted in reverence for your ancestors in addition to Egúngún—the collective of the departed who offer wisdom, protection, and guidance when honored with clarity and integrity.

    Sacred Journey Ancestor Shadow Workbook Testimonials 

    This guide is beautiful, powerful, and so well put together. You really created something that feels sacred, gentle, and intentional. The flow is smooth, the journaling prompts hit deep, and the prayers are strong and heartfelt. It’s clear, it’s grounding, and it walks people step-by-step through their healing without overwhelming them. I love how you balanced shadow work with ancestral connection, it feels supportive, not heavy. Everything is explained in a way that feels warm, safe, and comforting, like you’re holding someone’s hand through the process. You can tell this came from spirit and from your own healing. It’s aligned, it’s thoughtful, and it’s going to help so many people open up, release, and reconnect. Baba you on point !! Even the color is very soothing and that image is dope!

    ~ Donna G 

    Alaafia Baba, 

    The Ancestral Healing Guide is beyond AMAZING. I could feel the energy shift, just reading it as an overview. Now, I’m going back to start journaling for section one. Your minstry is astronomical. You have what hurting people need.

    1.Sincerity

    2. Good Character 

    3. Discipline 

    4. Dedication

    5. Enlightenment 

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

    💕🙏🏾🔥🌺💯🌅

    ~ Shanna K

    I had the opportunity to read the Sacred Journey Ancestral Healing E book and I was amazed! It was short but packed with so much powerful information. I had somewhat of an idea of what shadow work was but this short read gave me so much more insight and it left me wanting me more. I believe this is a great guide to start anyone's path of healing. Definitely a must read!

    ~ Shanell P