Community Conversations: Siana Orun-Walker

Join us for a workshop exploring the Ori or head with Siana Orun-Walker, shamanistic songstress and emotional intelligence facilitator. In traditional Yoruba belief, the Ori is the site of one’s consciousness, individuality, and spiritual intuition. All divinities and humans have both a visible Ori (Ori-ode) and an inner spiritual Ori (Ori-Inu). Ori-Inu is closely associated with the fulfillment of one’s destiny and caring for it is central to Yoruba and Yoruba-inspired religions. Orun-Walker will lead participants through several exercises to tap into Ori-Inu, in order to find their purpose in life and propel themselves towards their destiny, and to learn how, as a community, people can support each other in order to move forward together.

Community Conversations are co-curated with artist and abolitionist Patrisse Cullors to commemorate the exhibition The House Was Too Small. These dialogues bring together community partners, leaders, artists, and Ifa practitioners to explore themes celebrating the orisha divinities found in our everyday life.

This program is co-sponsored by the Center for Religion and Cities at Morgan State University, supported by the Henry Luce Foundation.

Parking available in UCLA Lot 4, 198 Westwood Plaza, directly off Sunset Blvd; $3/hr. Rideshare drop-off at 305 Royce Dr.

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