Many of you know that I have done extensive training with Malidoma Somé and in my work with him have learned a lot about creating a space of fun and welcoming for the ancestors. When we do ritual, it's usually in a very festive atmosphere. Good beverages, oftentimes a cigar, and always drumming! I recently [...]
What I love best about fire rituals is how they allow us to connect more deeply with our ancestors, our life’s inspirations, and our dreams. The element of fire represents a powerful transformative energy that drives change in our lives where we desire it most. I’ve previously shared another fire ritual designed to help you [...]
Nechema Robinson, MA, the director of KinderWorld Tracks recently spoke with Toby about his life and healing gifts. The following is the second excerpt from this three-part interview. First Impressions of The Healing Drummer Nechama: I would like to get a sense of the impression most people have of you when they first meet you . . [...]
I am pleased to present Homecoming, a celebration of dance and joy. Inspiration for my LP Homecoming came following a reunion with my dear friend and brother Malidoma Somé. We spent many years separated from one another, walking our separate paths. Our reconnection after all that time sparked great joy in my life, rekindling an energy [...]
There is always something you can do to change your life, to bring about the life you’ve always wanted. I’ve found following rituals central to the West African culture to be quite powerful in bringing about change. These rituals can help you realize how to bring your dreams to fruition and how to live by [...]
In the song “Rock Star” by Nickelback, there are a couple of lines that hit home with some things I’ve heard from others and, quite frankly, some things I feel from time to time. The song is about a guy who wants to change his life but feels it's too late, so he's asking for [...]
Traveling from Ouagadougou to the Bush I just returned from an amazing adventure in Burkina Faso West Africa. On my trip I encountered a very different experience than I had when I visited 12 years ago. The video in this posting was taken while riding out of Ouagadougou the capital city of Burkina Faso out [...]
