Modality Library
Energy & Spirit

Ancestral Healing

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Ancestral healing works with the wounds, patterns, and gifts passed down through family lineages. It recognises that unresolved trauma does not end with the individual — it is carried forward. Ancestral healing seeks to honour, release, and transform these inherited patterns.

Cultural origin

Rooted in African, Indigenous, and Asian traditions that recognise the living relationship between the present and those who came before. Found in Ifá, Candomblé, Vodou, Shinto, and many other traditions worldwide.

What a session involves

Sessions may include ritual, guided meditation, energy work, and conversation. Some practitioners work within specific traditions; others take an integrative approach. Sessions typically last 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Who it's for

Anyone working with deep-seated patterns, family trauma, identity, or disconnection from their roots. Particularly resonant for those from the African diaspora, indigenous communities, or those with complex family histories.

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Cultural and ancestral practices belong to specific lineages and peoples. We ask seekers to approach them with respect, and practitioners to share their training and lineage in their profile.