In Yorùbá tradition, ancestral healing begins close to the earth. The Ẹ̀gún shrine is simple—on bare ground, in a quiet corner, or at the base of a tree. No white cloth, just offerings of water, food, and prayer. These acts of reverence invite the ancestors to draw near, allowing healing to rise not from the sky, but from the soil that holds their memory.

In Yorùbá spirituality, honoring the ancestors (Ìbòjútó àwọn Ègún) is a living practice. Ègún are not gone — they walk with us, guiding and protecting. Through offerings, prayers, and rituals like pouring òmí tùtù, we maintain this sacred bond. Whether through dreams or divination, we seek their wisdom. Honoring their roots us in who we are and reminds us we, too, are becoming the ancestors of tomorrow.

Spiritual development in Yorùbá tradition calls for deep self-reflection, ritual, and character. Orí is like a spiritual GPS—guiding us toward our highest self and destiny (ayànmọ̀). Through ancestral wisdom, community support, and alignment with àṣẹ, we transform challenges into growth and walk the sacred path with humility, purpose, and inner clarity.