Classes

Ore IIask

Monthly supporters of the IIASK gain access to all Iyalode Yeyefini has to offer, including monthly classes, first access to new Teaching Tuesdays, and more! Become a friend of the Institute and have fun developing your spiritual self!

COURSE CURRICULUM

  • What/Who is Ori?
  • What is IFA? And How to erect a sacred space/personal altar
  • Consecrated v. Non-consecrated: Orisha, Ancestors, and other Altars
  • OBI Divination and Communication with the
  • Initiation and Worship
  • Being a part of a spiritual community
  • Finding a Priest, Building mutual relationships with Teacher/Godparent
And more! A new lesson every month!

Self Empowerment Intensive Experience

(SEIE)

The Self-Empowerment Intensive Experience (SEIE) is a guided rite-of-passage journey designed to help adults release emotional burdens, inherited patterns, and spiritual disconnection while stepping into greater self-awareness, balance, and personal power. Through foundational teachings and sacred practices rooted in African wisdom traditions, participants learn tools to center themselves, strengthen spiritual connection, and cultivate inner healing. This experience prepares you for a deeper in-person ceremonial intensive focused on transformation, clarity, and aligned living.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Online Classes (March 1 – June 15)
You will learn foundational teachings and practices, including:

• Introduction to African Spirituality
• Ancestor Reverence
• Coconut (Obi) Divination
• Meditation Practices
• Journaling for Spiritual Growth
• Spiritual Cosmologies

🔥 The In-Person Intensive

📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🗓 July 16 – July 20

This four-day sacred intensive includes ancient ceremonies and rituals guided by Iyalode Yeyefini Efunbolade and her trained priests and mediums. Participants work with guardian spirits, protective guides, and ancestors in a structured ceremonial environment designed to help uncover and move through spiritual, emotional, and psychological blocks that have kept them stuck.

Many leave with:
• Greater clarity about life direction
• Emotional release and relief
• Deeper spiritual connection
• Renewed confidence and inner strength

Teen Rights of Passage

It’s time to awaken the next generation of leaders, healers, and thinkers.
The Teens Rites of Passage Program (Ages 12–17) is now enrolling for our 2026 session. A sacred journey of self-discovery, cultural connection, and spiritual empowerment.

COURSE CURRICULUM

1. Introduction to African Spirituality & Introduction to Ritual & Ceremony

2. Introduction to Ancestor Reverence & Introduction to Meditation

3. Introduction to Yoruba Cosmology & Journaling as a Tool for Spiritual Growth

4. Introduction to Obi Divination

9 Levels of the Soul

Introduction to The 9 Levels of the Soul: Universal Soul, National Soul, Familial Soul, Cultural Soul, Racial Soul, Sexual Soul, Spiritual Soul, Religious Soul, Personal Soul.

COURSE CURRICULUM

  • Introduction to the Universal Soul
  • Introduction to the National Soul
  • Introduction to the Familial Soul
  • Introduction to the Cultural Soul
  • Introduction to the Racial Soul
  • Introduction to the Sexual Soul
  • Introduction to the Spiritual Soul
  • Introduction to the Religious Soul
    Introduction to the Personal Soul