Black American & Yoruba ancestry, St. Croix (born River Lee Adams) - in Pocahontas Mississippi was initiated by Ifa Priestess Yamaja in the ancestral traditions of the Yoruba people of western Africa and studied and trained with Malidoma Some' in shamanism. She is a medicine woman, diviner, shamanic practitioner, founder & co-founder for the St. Croix Council of Elders. Iya’s life purpose and dedication are to the service of humanity as a whole and to leave the earth in a greater place than she found it.

Learning Overview

This new course will explore the depth and global significance of African wisdom traditions, with a focus on the Yoruba-based Isese worldview. We will dive into the spiritual foundations, cosmology, and ancestral practices that have shaped African societies for centuries from sacred Orisha teachings and the Ifa divination system to community governance, moral leadership, and artistic expression. We’ll also trace the enduring influence of African spirituality across the diaspora and its connections to global philosophies, wellness practices, and modern technologies. This is an opportunity to reconnect with ancient knowledge and imagine its place in our future.