Across many indigenous and shamanic traditions, altered states of consciousness are recognised as gateways to healing, guidance, and spiritual communication. In the Sangoma tradition of Southern Africa, trance and possession are not seen as abstract concepts but as lived realities that require skill, preparation, and ethical responsibility. When approached with understanding and respect, these states can become powerful tools for transformation. When misunderstood or entered without proper grounding, they can create confusion, imbalance, or harm.
In this in depth live ShamanPortal Wisdom webinar, Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi will explore the complex and often misunderstood territory of trance and spirit possession. Drawing on her extensive experience as a practicing Sangoma and spiritual teacher, she will clarify the differences between trance and possession, how these states are induced and safely disengaged, and what they are traditionally used for in healing and divination work.
Participants will gain insight into what trance and possession can feel like from the inside, how to recognise authentic spiritual processes versus psychological or energetic disturbances, and why preparation, lineage guidance, and ritual structure are essential. Gogo Dineo will also address the risks and dangers associated with uncontained altered states, including how unwanted or intrusive spiritual influences can arise and how they may be cleared or resolved.
This session offers a rare opportunity to learn from a tradition in which these states are part of structured training and community supported practice. It is particularly relevant for shamanic practitioners, healers, therapists, and seekers who work with altered states or support others navigating intense spiritual experiences.
Through grounded teaching, practical perspectives, and culturally rooted wisdom, Gogo Dineo brings clarity to a subject that is often sensationalised or oversimplified. Her integrative approach bridges ancestral knowledge with contemporary awareness of mental health, trauma, and energetic boundaries.
If you feel called to deepen your understanding of trance and possession in a safe and respectful way, this webinar will provide valuable orientation, context, and guidance. Secure your place and explore these powerful states of consciousness with experienced support.
The webinar will start at 2pm NYC / 7pm UK. A recording will be available for all ticket holders for 30 days.
About Gogo Dineo
Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi is a pre-eminent sangoma, speaker, holistic wellness practitioner, facilitator, and media presenter. She has worked with leading organisations including Shell Petroleum, African Bank, FNB, Standard Bank, Gautrain, and several universities in South Africa and Germany. Known for merging the sacredness of African spirituality with modern frameworks of wellness and identity, her work fosters inclusion, personal empowerment, and deep healing across corporate, academic, and community spaces. For further information about here please see her website Home – Gogo Dineo
