In today’s episode, recorded live in Sedona, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming the incredible Roanna Jackson, a beautiful Hopi elder, to share her insights, experiences and teachings from her home on the first Mesa of the Hopi Reservation with us.

Born, raised and schooled on the reservation, Roanna offers us a rare and intimate perspective on Hopi traditions and ways of life.

We dive into the profound teachings of Grandmothers Flordemayo and Grandmother Mona Polacca, founding members of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Elders, whom we were supporting together when we met.

From traditional practices to the importance of honoring elders, this episode is a heartwarming celebration of indigenous wisdom and cultural heritage.

What you’ll discover:

1. Honoring Elders: Learn about the significance of actively listening and learning from elders of different traditions, as Roanna and Robyn express their admiration and gratitude for the teachings of the grandmothers.

2. Cultural Traditions: Explore the rich cultural traditions of the Hopi people, including the significance of pottery-making, language, and the traditional wedding process, offering a unique insight into indigenous heritage.

3. Spiritual Teachings: Discover the powerful Hopi tradition of isolation for women after childbirth, fostering a deep connection to the earth and spirit, as Roanna shares her experiences and the strength derived from women's society teachings.

Thank you for tuning in to The Robyn Ivy Podcast, where we celebrate the wisdom and traditions of indigenous elders, spiritual guides, creative mentors and thought leaders who embrace the beauty of cultural heritage.

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MORE ABOUT ROANNA JACKSON:

Roanna Jackson is the Grandmother of the Walpi Village on Hopi First Mesa. She is from the Sand Clan and was born, raised and schooled traditionally on Hopi land. Grandmother Roanna is also a healer, a midwife, a storyteller and artist, carving Sacred Kachina Dolls. She is very active in the Woman's Society and loves to feed everyone. Grandmother Roanna is full of affection, joy, and enthusiasm as she shares her magical teachings on her traditions and the spirituality of the Hopi People.

This episode was recorded LIVE, together in real life, back in October 2022 in Sedona Arizona. I was on a month-long camper van experiment out West but that’s a story for a different day.

This week’s guest, Erin Sharaf, is both a scientist and a mystic. A former primary care provider and university professor who became a mindfulness expert and shaman.

Erin now helps cultivate healing for people and the planet through enhancing the connection between mind-body-spirit and nature. Her work draws on both traditions of modern science and ancient wisdom.

We met up for a hike amongst Sedona’s red rocks, then sat down to talk about how her own mindfulness journey from a new student, a few decades ago, led her to become a fierce advocate for the planet.

“I sit so we all can rise”. Let that sink in. Magic.

What do we do with all that we become aware of when we get still, meditate and can see clearly once the dust of our minds settle?

Do we have a responsibility to do anything about that which we see?

For Erin, this is where her passion for social justice, peace and kindness came alive.

Mindfulness Teacher 🌿Plant Powered Creatrix | Peaceful warrior | Health enthusiast | Shamanic Practitioner 🌟lover of life.

An internationally certified mindfulness instructor, she has been creating transformative workshops for over a decade. Featured on NPR, in Mindful magazine and at conferences like SXSW, her greatest joy is getting to share transformative, heart-opening practices with others in the hopes that people will expand their circle of compassion to include all living beings.

A free spirit, she splits her time between MA, Sedona and Hatteras Island. You can often find her gazing at the night sky, wandering slowly through the woods or dancing up a storm.

Join her Mindfulness & Magic community at www.erinsharaf.com