Intro to Vodou (Voodoo) Theology Master Class| ACCREDITED

Learn the secrets of Vodou (Voodoo), ceremony, spiritual practice, healing & sacred tools, hoodoo, curses, and spells

4.50 (114 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Esoteric Practices
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439
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3.5 hours
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Dec 2023
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$59.99
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What you will learn

Where Vodou Comes From

The Beautiful Spiritual Practice of Vodou

The Misconceptions of Vodou

The Pantheon of Spirits (LWA)

Vodou Art as Spiritual Ritual & Practice

Blending the Practice In Your Own Way

Music in Vodou Ceremonies (Actual Drum Playing & Lecture)

The Healing Tools & Art of Vodou

The Veve (sacred symbols)

Discussion of Curses, Spells and Hoodoo

Accredited Digital and Hard Copy Diplomas Available

Description

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED

THE FIRST AND ONLY COURSE OF VODOU ON UDEMY

INTRODUCTION TO VODOU

Disclaimer 1: This is a course on Theology, the nature of beliefs & practices. This is not a course to learn how to do spells and curses, but an introduction to Vodou spiritual practices and beliefs.

Disclaimer 2: There is no animal sacrifice depicted in this course in any ceremonial video. Not all ceremonies in Vodou require an animal sacrifice, but always include offerings (food and drink, etc.). I am vegetarian and do not agree with the practice of animal sacrifice, a custom that has been part of almost every religion (including Christianity) throughout time.

Disclaimer 3: This is not a course on Witchcraft. Witchcraft is Pagan with its origins in European/British countries spreading to around the globe. Vodou is African in its roots. Although many people blend terms, I do not.


Vodou (Voodoo) is a religion practiced for over 5,000 years and traced back to the West Coast of Africa. So much mystery and false malignment has systematically been depicting Vodou as an evil practice filled with cursing and causing the death of others. It has been blamed throughout history for mysterious deaths and tragedy. Hollywood has produced classic movies over time depicting tribal people as evil and use Vodou to curse the "White man" with death and tragedy. Even today, it is so misunderstood that there is not even one course on UDEMY regarding the practice of Vodou. That's hard to do. Why is it such a mystery? It has been associated with evil and I will go a step further, it has been attached to evil because it is attached to black people. People often make what it unknown to them, scary and evil.  The depictions of vodou is rooted in racism.


To understand others and spiritual practices, to be a more open accepting person, we have to take off the blinders and we must use our critical mind to learn the facts and make our own judgements. In belief systems, we often adopt the beliefs of our parents and they theirs before them. Today we have so much more access to knowledge and information that reveals misconceptions and untruths, and truths themselves. We now can see videos on such things our ancestors could not.


In this course, I teach through storytelling and sharing my own practice with Vodou and study. I am not a Mambo, I am one touched by the beauty of this practice and a person who has incorporated some of its practices into my daily healing practice. This is an introductory look into Vodou. If you need charts, pies and analytics, this may not be the course for you.


In this course I will be sharing ceremony practices, music, names of LWA (spirits) and their meaning as well as the reason Catholic Saints have been used to represent them, spiritual tools used, herbalism in Vodou (hoodoo) and its difference from Vodou, what draws someone to Vodou, discussion on curses and dark uses and its roots and misconceptions. See the curriculum for teh syllabus line up of lecture discussion. If you do not have an open mind or curiosity to unlearn your misconceptions this may not be the course for you.

Warning: You may have to unlearn what you think you know and be open to art and visuals that may scare you because you have never seen them before or do not understand them yet. There is nothing scary here.


Content

Introduction

Introduction| Developing Your Own Spiritual Practice (PDF Workbook in Resources)

Where's Vodou From?

Where's Vodou From?
The Story of Slavery

Curses & Spells Explained

Curses & Spells Explained

What Is Hoodoo?

What Is Hoodoo?
Spells = Intention

Being Called to a Practice

Being Called to a Practice

The Use of Symbols

The Use of Symbols
The Veve Vodou Symbols

The LWA| The Patheon of Spirits Guides

The Lwa| The Patheon of Spirits Guides

Ceremonial Drums and Rhythms Lesson by Willie Garza (Afro-Latin Percussionist)

Ceremonial Drums and Rhythms Lesson by Willie Garza (Afro-Latin Percussionist)

Vodou Healing & Art

Vodou Healing Tools & Art
Mini Alter Tour & Tools

How Do I Get My Certificate

How Do I Get My Certificate?

The Group

The Group

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Reviews

Brandon
September 24, 2023
It was a very interesting study. I enjoy how Sufi presents it and crafting was different. This was a fun class. I don't feel like I remember very much of what I learned. I am certain that when I need the information it will be useful and easy to recall.
Michael.
August 31, 2023
Another tremendous course from Sufani. While clearly taking you on the first steps into a quite complex subject area it is packed full of knowledge and practitioner experience.Her style draws you in encouraging you to look deeper and build upon your skills portfolio. Great value.Thank you Sufani.
Denise
August 26, 2023
I appreciate the honoring of Africans before enslavement. I offer the use of the term enslaved people to continue to honor the humanity of those who suffered so during and post the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Thank you for broadening the conversation regarding Vodou as a spiritual system.
Tawanda
July 3, 2023
I love Charly's energy and how she breaks down each module of subject matter, with calm but intentional instruction.
James
July 3, 2023
It is extremely interesting in learning Shamanic ways in so many different cultures. I learned a ton of info with this course
Brandy
June 24, 2023
DONT pass this course up! its really COOL! I was hesitant about taking this course. do to my spiritual beliefs. So, I emailed Sufi and she helped me to understand that if step out of my comfort zone that learning isn't going against my beliefs. In fact, its learning different cultures and religions help you become more understand to others. so I stepped out and took this course, so glad I did everything that I was taught though the years wasn't even fact! The history, struggles and the beliefs they had is very interesting. she was right step out and give it a try. be openminded. you don't have to practice it but the knowledge is priceless
Caitlin
June 24, 2023
Wonderful class, I love the style of teaching, I have taken made of her classes and have learned so much from her. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Blessings
James
May 31, 2023
I actually took this class only because POBA was offering it & I felt like I would finally get the truth about Voodoo without all the fluff & negativity associated with the practice. POBA (well Sufani) shined as she always does & gave you the practice from the heart along with things you needed to do for some "homework"/ your own research. This class allows you to explore without all the so called taboos associated with these practices. I have always wondered about Papa Legba as a child & other things I saw while growing up & Sufani has put my "fears" to rest and opened another door on my journey. LOVE, LIGHT, & ABUNDANCE
Simona
May 24, 2023
I took another course on voodoo before this and I looked to see what Sufani`s perspective would be, because I needed a different point of you, with more light and positiveness. Of course, I found what I was looking for. An amazing course!
Lisa
February 22, 2023
I really enjoy Sufani,s courses, she has a billiant way of teaching in a un complicated way. I look forward to doing more of her courses. Thank You
Carol
February 1, 2023
Thank you, Sufi, for another amazing course. You do course so much and I appreciate the research you put into your courses. I like you enjoy learning the different cultures and beliefs. You cover it so well and the research resources are valuable to learning in depth. I highly recommend this curse for all who are inquiring or interest in all aspects of Vodo. Where it started and how it is used in the world today. Love and Light Sufi Thank you Carol
Samantha
January 9, 2023
I love Sufani more with every class I take, I swear! I have been intuitively making dolls for months, and when I saw this course it piqued my interest...and now I know why! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!
Brenda
December 29, 2022
OMG! The combination of Sufani and her husband in this course has taught me SO much about Voodoo and the rhythms of the culture. Thank you so much for this! HIGHLY recommend!
Brittany
December 15, 2022
Enlightening! A must take course for those interested in learning about the history and practice of Vodou. Sufani provides many wonderful resources and videos which your understanding and respect for the practice. She also walks you through making sacred tools which I found to be a very enjoyable part of the course. Looking forward to the next course with POBA!
REENA
November 16, 2022
Well, I have been enjoying my programs with Sufani Garza . I have had some idea of Voodoo . But, this program brought in a lot of clarity. I thoroughly enjoyed the comparative study between the Catholic Saints vs the Vodou alternatives. The creative process of using intention with the dolls and to use this for a powerfully positive purpose is so convincing. 'DARKNESS' IS 'FEAR-BASED' AND 'LIGHT' IS 'FAITH-BASED'. So VOODOO WAS ORIGINALLY MEANT TO BE A 'LIGHT-BASED ENERGY/ FAITH SYSTEM' WHICH WSAS MISUSED FOR DARK DEEDS ! I love the way in which Sufani has brought the LIGHT TO THE FORE IN THIS STUDY PROGRAM :-) With, Love, Light & Gratitude to you Sufi :-)

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