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Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomDon't Let the Ratchet Get You!What is character? What is leadership? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo explores how we need to remember the true qualities of leadership. Character (Iwa pele) is the foundation of the Orisa/Ifa system upon which everything is built on. Don't let the ratchet of the current moment deter you from developing good, gentle character.
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devo...
2025-06-1123 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomSeason 3 is Here!Season 3 is here! In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares insights on the last 100+ days of silence and reflection as she looks forward to the Yoruba new year.
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa Hou...
2025-06-0416 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Here with a Mission! - Day 31 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 31 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-3107 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomMy Ori is My Source - Day 30 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 30 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-3006 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Elevated & Clear - Day 29 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 29 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2905 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomMy Ori is My Manifestor - Day 28 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 28 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2805 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Worthy - Day 27 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 27 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2705 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Grateful - Day 26 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 26 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2605 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Transformed - Day 25 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 25 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2504 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Release to Receive - Day 24 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 24 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2404 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Fully Cooperate - Day 23 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 23 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2304 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Open to Receive - Day 22 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 22 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2205 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Will Listen - Day 21 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 21 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2104 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Equipped - Day 20 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 20 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-2005 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am a Spiritual Being - Day 19 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 19 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1905 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Protected - Day 18 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 18 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1806 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI AM! - Day 17 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 17 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1705 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomEverything is Working Out - Day 16 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 16 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1607 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Guided - Day 15 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 15 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1505 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Perfect - Day 14 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 14 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1405 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Protected - Day 13 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 13 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1307 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Protected - Day 12 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 12 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1205 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Aligned - Day 11 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 11 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1105 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Minding My Mind - Day 10 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 10 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-1005 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Perfect - Day 9 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 9 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0906 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Thankful for My Life - Day 8 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 8 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0805 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am a Force for Healing - Day 7 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 7 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0705 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Open to Receive - Day 6 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 6 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0605 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Walk with Confidence - Day 5 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 5 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0506 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Worry-Free - Day 4 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 4 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0405 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Quiet - Day 3 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 3 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0305 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Light - Day 2 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 2 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa O...
2025-01-0204 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Am Clear - Day 1 Ori Prayer & MeditationDay 1 of the Ori Prayer and Meditation. Start the journey to connect with your Ori by developing clarity. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a short, simple prayer to connect with your Ori (inner spirit).
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the found...
2025-01-0107 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa Wisdom31 Days of Peace & TranquilityThe sun is setting on 2024 and a new Western Calendar begins with year 2025. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares an opportunity to start the new year by developing a deeper connection to your Ori (inner spirit). Join her for 31 days of Ori Prayer and Meditation delivered each morning of January 2025.
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirit This course guides you to begin to understand what is Ori and how to connect with your Ori's guidance. Buy now at Tap the Power of Your Inner Spirt
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the Wes...
2024-12-3114 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Gotta Take Care of You!How much negative psychic energy is zooming around since the US election results? A lot! In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo share four actionable steps you can take to stay balanced and sane in this time a extraordinary change and uncertainty.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path...
2024-11-2619 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomIs Your Life in Danger?Would you blindfold yourself, swipe your credit card, and put your life into a stranger's hands because they "look like they are okay"? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo challenges listeners to pump the brakes on looking for spiritual leaders in all the wrong places.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on...
2024-11-2118 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Fighting or Blossoming?We can all have days that are deeply challenging. Sometimes we are fighting so hard to have a different experience that the fight becomes our identity. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo invites us to reflect on how we can blossom in our spiritual identity rather than fight to get it.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and see...
2024-10-2916 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Smarter than Your Ori?Too many times we decide HOW our spiritual journey is going to progress; basically we become SMARTER than our Ile. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares an experience of moving too fast and overriding their Ori.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
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2024-10-2424 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomHow to Survive an Ile BreakupYour Ile (house) relationship started off great. Everything was wonderful, but then things started to fall apart. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares her experience when her (and others) relationship with an Ile fell apart.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
FEATURED COURSE: Tap...
2024-10-2223 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Can't Have a Long Distance Relationship!Are you preparing for initiation and not sure what you should bring back? Have you traveled to Nigeria and left your physical shrines there? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares an observation about creating the relationship between you and the Orisa/Ifa you've been initiated to.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and...
2024-10-1723 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomDid You Choose a Learner or a Leaner?Can you be good at something without learning? Are you investing in spiritual leaders who are learning or leaning? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo cautions us to be discerning as we seek people as our spiritual guides and leaders. Are they learning or leaning? Listen in and unpack the journey.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and see...
2024-10-1520 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomDon't Forget Who You Are!What happens when you forget Who you are? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reminds us of the importance to connect with our Destiny story to guide us through difficult times.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
FEATURED COURSE: Tap the Power of Your Inn...
2024-09-2414 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Must BE the Light!Is it feeling heavy? Are you feeling exhausted, disconnected? You are not alone! In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo connects with the current energy that many may be feeling as the global energy is in a time of contraction. She shares five concrete actions you can take to BE the Light.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Oriire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and see...
2024-09-1919 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomShould My Questions Cost Money?You've completed your initiations. You are sitting with your shrine(s) wondering what to do next. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares her personal perspective on all that Iyanifa, Babalowo, Babalorisa, and Iyalorisa should provide to those who've they've initiated.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual pa...
2024-09-0514 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Should Have Asked This Question!How did we get to a point where people feel like they cannot ask an Iyanifa or Babalowo questions? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares ONE critical question that everyone needs to ask before heading off for initiation rites.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
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2024-09-0317 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWould You Sleep With Just Anyone?How intensively do we examine the people we are choosing to be our spiritual guides and leaders? Too often we are quick to "jump into bed" with a spiritual community without asking many questions. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo challenges us to ask questions about the spiritual communities and leaders we are choosing to be aligned with.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to...
2024-08-2922 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat Kind of House Are You In?There is a significant emphasis on Ifa/Orunmila in the Isese lagba tradition. But what about Orisa? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo unpacks a few questions to clarify what kind of Ile (house) you are in and what you might need to get clarity around.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and co...
2024-08-2724 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Shouldn't Feel Bad!Are you feeling more unsure in your current spiritual community? Have you wondered if your experience is "just you being you?" In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares her thoughts on what healthy spiritual community can look like. She explores her thoughts on why you should trust your own Ori and intuition if something doesn't feel right.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to su...
2024-08-0626 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomImagine...Are you meeting the goals you've set for yourself? Or are you feeling disconnected and unfulfilled? It's time to tap into your imagination to re-ignite the fire inside. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares ways to reinvigorate your life through the process of tapping into your imagination.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be con...
2024-08-0122 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Living With One Leg?We all are seeking success or achievement in one way or the other. However, many of us are seeking and living with one leg. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the question 'How is your life unfolding?' She taps into a ese (verse) from Odu Ifa Oturupon Meji as a reflection point.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Ori...
2024-07-3024 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomDo You Know Your Ori?Let's Celebrate!! Its the 60th podcast of Ancient Roots Modern Paths.
In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the messages from Odu Ifa Otura Oriko and draws on the lessons of Ori and the ways that Ori supports us in all the dreams and desires that we have. Make sure you check out the Ori course listed below.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of t...
2024-07-1820 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAll You Gotta Do Is...Are you plugged into social media watching "entrepreneurs" selling the next big success strategy? Maybe you're looking at your neighbor's brand new Tesla Cybertruck (yuck!...lol) and envying the wealth that it took to buy it. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the messages from our "instant culture" that scream 'All You Gotta Do Is...' She taps into the Odu Ifa ese from Oyeku Ogbe as a reflection point.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile I...
2024-07-1622 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomHow R U Feelin'? World Odu Reflections IIDo you ignore your doctor's advice? Or maybe you're a person who knows you need to eat healthy foods and exercise, but convince yourself you'll "start tomorrow". In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the messages from the World Odu Otura Ogbe (Otura Oriire) which was cast June 2, 2024 in Ile Ife. The Odu speaks of Arun (sickness). Oloye addresses several important areas for men to hear.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa Hou...
2024-07-1124 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Okay? World Odu Reflections IThe global pandemic is a distant memory (sort of), but what did 2.5 years of isolation, disruption, and chaos leave behind? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the messages from World Odu Otura Ogbe (Otura Oriire) which was cast June 2, 2024 in Ile Ife. The Odu speaks of Arun (sickness). Oloye addresses an area that many people often ignore or diminish.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission o...
2024-07-0920 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is Impatience Costing You?We live in a world of comparison. This creates a feeling that we are missing out or that we are behind the people around us. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects the impact of impatience through the lens of Odu Ifa Odi Meji. Are you really further behind than everyone around you? Tune in and find out.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is...
2024-06-2023 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhy We Need Soul Connections!What is nourishing your Soul? Are you feeling connected and elevated? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo reflects on the power of soul connections from the inaugural Egbe gathering of Ile Ifa Otura Orire. Are you connected with a spiritual community that inspires and nurtures you?
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and co...
2024-06-1317 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa Wisdom5 Signs of Spiritual AbuseAre things happening to you that are making you uncomfortable in your current spiritual context? Do you constantly doubt what you are seeing or feeling? These may be signs that the spiritual leader(s) you are following is abusive. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares five signs that a spiritual leader may be abusive.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa...
2024-06-1131 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomIf Things Are Challenging, Try This...Change is a natural phenomena, but too many people do EVERYTHING to avoid it! Change is key to our spiritual growth. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo explores the idea of change described in the Iyanifa Efe Mena Aletor's book Ifa Practical Guide: Ori and Egbe Orun.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and...
2024-06-0623 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat's Happening in the World?Many global events are impacting everyday life. Recent events in Nigeria, to include the 10,066 Yoruba New Year, and the casting of the global Odu Ifa, are illuminating the many changes in the world. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo highlights the fatigue that many people are feeling and ties that to the two global Odu Ifa cast in Nigeria. She shares why she believes people need to start focusing on self-care.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Ot...
2024-06-0424 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomIt is Patience We Must CultivateAre you ready for your blessings to unfold? Or are you forcing your blessings to hurry up and show up? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo explores this idea through the Odu Ifa Odi Meji which speaks of how we are able to chose any direction we want, but how impatience can derail everything.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Ori...
2024-05-2321 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Protecting Yourself? A Sean "Diddy" Combs CommentaryHip-hop icon, Sean "Diddy" Combs's recent horrific, graphic, and disturbing video has sparked a firestorm of commentary about his conduct. Now dozens of entertainment industry people are sharing their thoughts on the behaviors and conduct of many powerful artists including Combs. What guidance does the Ifa/Orisa tradition provide us? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo discusses why we all must control our mind and protect ourselves. She shares a perspective that you might not consider.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the...
2024-05-2124 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou're Not Meant to be AloneHave you ever experienced deep disappointment that caused you to withdraw and separate from community? Maybe your trust was shaken in your spiritual community and you withdrew. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo acknowledges how disappointments, broken trust, and violation can cause us to withdraw from our spiritual communities. She shares why it is important to find your way back to a healthy community.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good De...
2024-05-1620 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI'm Back on the Air!She's back on the mic! In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares three lessons she learned while recovering from an illness.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
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2024-05-1416 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Ignoring Red Flags? Time to Snap Outta It!Have you ever felt uncomfortable with a person, situation, or experience? But instead of listening to your inner spirit's red flags, you put a big wet blanket over the red flag and continued on? You're not alone. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a story when she ignored a huge red flag and it nearly cost her everything.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile...
2024-04-0424 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa Wisdom3 Powerful Questions to Live Your DestinyIf you know the three questions you could ask yourself that would change the trajectory of your life, would you have the courage to ask them? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo challenges us to take the leap and do the work. As yourself the three questions and see your connection to your Destiny strengthen and clarify.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to...
2024-03-2623 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWill I Ever Be Successful?Have you been waiting for years to achieve success? Does success seem like something that everyone else enjoys, but not you? What guidance does the Odu Ifa Ose Ogbe offer about the idea of success? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares a new vision of how we can think about success by learning more about the magical Bamboo plant.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the...
2024-03-1416 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhen Will My Blessings Show Up?Have you been waiting for your blessings to show up? Are you wondering if your "enemies" are blocking your blessings? We all have Ori (Inner Spirit) and a destiny that includes many blessings. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo focuses on why our blessings get deferred and what we can do about it.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devote...
2024-03-1223 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhy Following Your Taboos is ImportantWhat is a taboo? A unique dynamic of the Ifa/Orisa tradition is the concept of taboo. When you think of taboo, you might envision something that is forbidden. It is so much deeper in the Isese tradition. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo explores a recent experience with taboo and why is it so important to follow the taboos that a person might receive during divination.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa Hou...
2024-02-2722 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWho Are the Witches?Be careful that you don't offend the witches! Have you had someone say that to you or caution you? What image comes to mind when you hear the word "witch"? Is it a woman dressed all in black with a pointy hat, long crooked nose with a mole on the end? Where did the word "witch" come from and is it relevant to the Ifa/Orisa tradition? In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo explores the word "witch" and challenges us to rethink how we think about the witches.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yo...
2024-02-2225 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Do Good, But My Life Sucks! Why?Are you a priest of Ifa or Orisa AND you have a full time job, family commitments, care giving, school, etc? Are you struggling to figure out how to balance your responsibilities for caring for your shrines? You're not alone. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares some real "truths" of juggling priestly responsibilities while developing the connection with the Orisa/Ifa.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The missio...
2024-02-2023 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is Your True Nature?What does it mean to become Omoluabi, a person of honor and good will? On our Earth journey, we are affected and impacted by circumstances, environments, and people. This may distort our true nature. Join Oloye Ekundayo as she explores what our true nature is and how we can reconnect to our truest essence.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support If...
2024-02-0615 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomIt is Character We Must Seek.What draws you to the Orisa? Is it reawakening the spiritual tradition of your ancestors? Is it the desire to experience "magic" of an ancient tradition? There are many reasons why you may be drawn to the Ifa/Orisa path. It may not be because you are seeking to strengthen your character, but it is character we must seek. In this episode of Ancient Roots, Modern Paths, Oloye Ekundayo delves into why character is the foundation of the Orisa/Ifa spiritual and cultural tradition.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition ca...
2024-02-0122 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is Your Relationship with the Orisa?Are you a priest of Ifa or Orisa AND you have a full time job, family commitments, care giving, school, etc? Are you struggling to figure out how to balance your responsibilities for caring for your shrines? You're not alone. In this episode, Oloye Ekundayo shares some real "truths" of juggling priestly responsibilities while developing the connection with the Orisa/Ifa.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The miss...
2024-01-2520 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomI Just Booked My Divination, Now What?Have you booked a divination with an Iyanifa, Babalowo, or Olorisa? Are you wondering "what happens next"? Divination is an important aspect of the Isese tradition. Divination provides guidance, insight, and alignment with your Destiny. Check out this episode as Oloye Ekundayo shares a high level overview of divination, the divination process, and responsibilities.
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support I...
2024-01-2325 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat If I'm Doing it Wrong?"I want to be sure that I'm doing it right." This is a frequent statement that many devotees of the Orisa/Ifa tradition make when they believe that they are offending the Orisa by not praying right, chanting right, performing right. What happens when you make this statement? What emotions or feelings come up for you? Check out this episode as Oloye Ekundayo unpacks the impact of fearing that "you're doing it wrong."
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of...
2024-01-1618 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomIf It Doesn't Feel Right..."Trust your gut!" Has an elder or friend ever made this statement to you? In this episode of Ancient Roots, Modern Paths, Oloye Ekundayo tosses out some nuggets about trusting your gut as you start your journey on this Orisa/Ifa path. Your "gut" aka your Ori is giving you insight and guidance about the things that are good for you (or not good for you).
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa Ho...
2024-01-1121 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa Wisdom3 Lessons from My Trip to NigeriaInitiated to Ifa? Did you know there is an annual celebration marking your initiation to Ifa? Join Oloye Ekundayo as she share three insights and lessons from her recent journey to Nigeria for Odun Ifa celebration. You don't want to miss this episode!
Oloye Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on...
2024-01-0925 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomA New Journey Begins...Welcome to a new calendar year! 2024 will be what ever we create it to be. As we all step into the new Georgian calendar year, Iya Ekundayo shares insights on ways to shift the energy around you to create new space for new ideas, energy, and insights.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be co...
2024-01-0219 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat Needs a Clean Up? Do you remember the kindergarten song... "Clean up, Clean up, everybody, every where..." As 2023 winds down, what needs to be cleaned up in your life? Why drag unnecessary baggage into the new year? Join Iya Ekundayo as she explores Ifa's guidance in cleaning up and getting ourselves rebalanced.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be c...
2023-11-2119 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomThe 16 Truths of Ifa - Part IVWhat are the 16 Truths of Ifa? In Part IV final episode of this series, explore the 13th - 16th of the 16 Truths. Understand the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of t...
2023-11-0914 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomThe 16 Truths of Ifa - Part IIIWhat are the 16 Truths of Ifa? In Part III of this series, explore the 9th - 12th of the 16 Truths. Understand the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile i...
2023-11-0717 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomThe 16 Truths of Ifa - Part IIWhat are the 16 Truths of Ifa? In Part II of this series, explore the 4th - 8th of the 16 Truths. Understand the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile...
2023-11-0217 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomThe 16 Truths of Ifa - Part IIn Episode 25, Iya Ekundayo described the 16 Laws of Ifa. These laws serve to guide the conduct and character of Iyanifa and Babalawo. The laws are specific guidance.
There are also the 16 Truths of Ifa. These 16 Truths establish the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is th...
2023-10-3121 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomCan I Self-initiate Myself?What is Self-initiation?
Can you really self-initiate yourself to an Orisa? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo unpacks what happens during initiation and why self-initiation is outside of the Orisa/Ifa system.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
The Ile welcomes Ifa/Oris...
2023-10-1217 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWho Can Initiate Me?Ever had a random social media DM from a "Babalowo" in Nigeria telling you that he could initiate you online? Or maybe you've been told you need to be initiated to an Orisa, but you have no idea what you need to understand about the process. In this episode, Iya Ekundayo lays out several questions you should ask if you are contemplating initiation or if you've been told you need to be initiated.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder o...
2023-10-1024 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomAre You Rushing to "Get It"?Humans trying to be perfect, have instant mastery, or to look competent drives us to frustration. How does this show up in the Orisa/Ifa tradition? How is perfectionism show up in your Orisa practice? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo will explore how the drive to "get it" and to "master it all" as Orisa devotees is actually separating us from the beauty of connecting with the Orisa.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the...
2023-10-0516 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is Spiritual Accountability?Do you know anyone that is constantly complaining about their life? You share guidance, wisdom, or energy in the form of a solution. If you are priestess or priest, this episode is for you. What happens when you give spiritual guidance and the person you give it to refuses to do it? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo explores the question, "What is spiritual accountability?" How do we understand our responsibility when spiritual guidance is given.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is th...
2023-10-0316 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat Kind of Ancestor Will You Be?Have you stopped and reflected on your legacy? How do you want to be remembered? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo explores the question "What kind of ancestor will you be?" This episode encourages us to approach this question and reflect on how we want to live each day.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to b...
2023-09-2122 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhy Isn't My Life Better?Why isn't my life better? You might be asking yourself this question. You completed your initiation, you spend day and night taking care of your shrines, you spend tons of money making ebo (sacrifice), with ALL of this...your life still just seems just the same! What gives? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo will explore this question and challenge us to think about the work that really needs to be tackled.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile If...
2023-09-1925 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat Orisa Guides You?Has someone in the Ifa/Orisa tradition come up to you and told you they can “see” what Orisa is guiding you? Or maybe you’ve read a book and you are convinced that Ọ̀ṣun is your guiding Orisa. In this episode, Iya Ekundayo shares the facts about determining what Orisa guides you and the appropriate way to discover your “head” Orisa.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of t...
2023-09-0719 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is Ifa?Has it been difficult to understand what Ifa is? Does it sometimes seem confusing to get clear on what is Olodumare, Ifa, Orunmila? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo will share the differences between these terms and how you can orient yourself to them. Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred s...
2023-08-2218 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat are Orisa?What are or Who are the Orisa (Orisha)?
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo explores both who and what are Orisa. She will unpack misperceptions about Orisa and share information on how Orisa impact and guide our lives.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
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2023-08-1720 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhat is the Yoruba Cosmology?The Yoruba Cosmology is extraordinary, complex, and very simple.
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo deulves into the terms or words that describe the various elements of the Yoruba Cosmology. It is important to understand terminology and descriptions in order to experience the Orisa / Ifa tradition in its traditional form pre-Colonization.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa de...
2023-08-1520 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomHow Do I Build Connection?What does it mean to be "connected" to an Orisa? How does the focus on "doing it right" remove our ability to connect to the shrines?
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo reflects on the experience of getting caught up and remove our spiritual connection to the Orisa and how to reconnect.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/O...
2023-08-1016 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYou Might Be Confused, Its Okay.Let's get real. There is a lot of confusion in the Ifa/Orisa tradition! The confusion can really affect your confidence as a devotee.
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo shares the various experiences you may have had that create confusion on your journey to connect with the Ifa/Orisa tradition.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted as student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Or...
2023-08-0817 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhy Commitment is ImportantCommitment is a powerful habit and action. In the Ifa/Orisa tradition, commitment to self-development is a core principle of this tradition.
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo unpacks why commitment is the habit we must develop to become proficient, competent, and confident students of Ifa/Orisa.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to...
2023-08-0313 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa Wisdom7 Elements of a Healthy Spiritual CommunityThe Isese l'agba tradition also known as the Ifa/Orisa tradition is a communal tradition. Heightening your awareness, developing your character, and growing in your understanding of Ifa/Orisa is expanded and deepened in community.
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo shares seven elements of a healthy community. What resonates for you?
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa...
2023-08-0115 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomWhen Seeking a Spiritual Home, Consider This...What should you look for in a spiritual home? We often don't ask ourselves this question. But it is important to take time to reflect on what you want and what you do not want. How do you want to grow? What do you need or want to learn?
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo shares her reflections on what you should look for in a spiritual home.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura...
2023-07-2715 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomYour Journey to Orisa Ifa TraditionHave you been challenged on your journey to connect with the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa? Or maybe you've encountered unexpected detours.
In this episode, Iya Ekundayo will explore things for you to consider as you respond to your Spirit's urging to follow this cultural and spiritual tradition. It's rarely a straight path. This episode shares ideas to reflect on as you are on your journey.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile I...
2023-07-2519 min
Ancient Roots, Modern Paths: Exploring Orisa and Ifa WisdomMy Journey to Orisa Ifa TraditionThe journey to find community and learn the West African Yoruba Ifa/Orisa does not happen overnight. In this episode, Iya Ekundayo shares the twists and turns of her decades long journey to learn and grow in this tradition.
Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.
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2023-07-2022 min