Ancestral Practices for Birthworkers
Remembering the Medicine of Your Ancestors
This workshop goes beyond typical continuing education. This is about remembering the ancestral practices that protect your energy and deepen your work.
Join us for an in-person experience that explores the spiritual and energetic foundations that make birthwork sustainable, sacred, and powerful. This is for birthworkers seeking deeper ancestral relationship, clarity, and embodied practice in a community setting.
February 21 + 22, 2026 | Portland, OR
(⭐️ See our equity-based pricing options below)
Who This Workshop Is For
The diverse community of birthworkers that includes:
Midwives, Doulas, Birth Keepers, Doctors, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Therapists, Bodyworkers, etc.
This is for you if:
You know there's more to birth support than technique
You're tired of carrying energy that isn't yours
You feel the spiritual weight of your birthwork
You're ready to work with intuition and ancestral wisdom
You honor the sacred alongside the physical
You want to stop absorbing what isn't yours to carry
This may not be for you if:
You are unwilling or uncomfortable engaging with ancestral or spiritual frameworks
You are seeking clinical, therapeutic, or crisis-level care
You are feeling emotionally ungrounded or unsafe in group spaces
You're looking for skills-only or certification-based training
This work requires vulnerability, self-inquiry, and the ability to engage respectfully in a confidential, community-held environment. This experience is best suited for those actively engaged in birthwork or perinatal care who can engage with ancestral practices thoughtfully and with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
What You'll Experience
Day 1: Foundation & Ancestral Reconnection
How to work with your ancestors in safe and sacred ways
Building your ancestor altar
How to call on your ancestors for wisdom, protection, and spiritual support in your work
Understanding how ancestral healing informs the birthing portal
Protecting your energy as a birthworker
Traditional Ancestral Mediumship Ceremony:
Day 1 concludes with a Traditional Ancestral Mediumship Ceremony - a direct, embodied experience with ancestral practice. This ceremony moves beyond conceptual learning and allows you to experience what ancestral work truly means through somatic practice.
Day 2: Integration & Advanced Learning (Optional)
Day 2 is designed for deeper integration and follow-up to what you learned and experienced during the ancestral ceremony.
Because you'll have direct experience with traditional ancestral practice from Day 1, we can go further on Day 2. This session allows space for processing, questions, and advanced learning that builds on the foundation and ceremony from Day 1.
Who Day 2 is best for:
Those who resonate deeply with ancestral and cultural practices. Those interested in healing lineages and working more deeply with the wisdom their ancestors have passed onto them. Those who hear the soft whisper or feel the strong push that this is just the beginning and more is being asked for.
Note: Day 2 requires Day 1 attendance. Sequential participation is mandatory.
(⭐️ See our equity-based pricing options below)
This immersive weekend is designed for your personal spiritual development and protection as a birthworker. The ancestral practices and sacred tools shared are for your own growth and grounding — not for teaching to clients or incorporating into your professional services without proper traditional training and cultural authorization.
Want to go deeper?
Angela is offering in-person Ancestral Oracle Readings on Monday, February 23, 2026. These sessions provide personalized ancestral insight and spiritual direction for your birthwork practice. Spaces are limited, so reach out directly to her here to claim your spot.
Schedule
Day 1: Friday, February 21 | Foundation & Ancestral Reconnection
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Opening Circle + Session 1
1:00 - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
Light lunch and beverages provided. Snacks available throughout the day. Please plan to bring or purchase additional lunch to supplement what will be provided.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Session 2
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Break
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Ancestral Mediumship Ceremony (The ceremony may extend beyond 10 PM. Please be prepared for this. You are welcome to leave early if needed.)
Day 2: Saturday, February 22 | Sacred Tools & Integration
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Session 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Break
Light lunch and beverages provided. Snacks available throughout the day. Please plan to bring or purchase additional lunch to supplement what will be provided.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Session 2
(⭐️ See our equity-based pricing options below)
Equity Access Pricing Program
Our Commitment to Accessible Healing
(Limited capacity of 24 participants)
Ancestral medicine belongs to the people. Our pricing reflects our belief that healing, liberation, and divine alignment shouldn't be determined by income.
We are offering this workshop on a Equity Access Pricing Program rooted in community care and reciprocity. This is a self-determined pricing model and no one will be asked to verify income or explain their choice. Please choose the rate that honestly reflects your current financial reality of income, access to resources, and capacity to invest. We trust you to know what's right for you.
If you can contribute more, you're directly making space for community members who need support. If you need the community rate, it's here for you — made possible by others who came before you.
All participants receive the same experience, teachings, and materials, regardless of the rate.
To learn more on how this model addresses economic justice and regenerative distribution, please visit Alexis J. Cunningfolk's website. Additionally, Britt Hawthorne of Embracing Equity offers expanded insight to this model.
Community Care Rate
This rate is for birthworkers with limited income, unstable employment, experience systemic barriers that impact your financial situation, or financial responsibilities that make standard pricing a barrier.
This reduced rate exists because healing is your birthright, not a luxury. Your ancestors' medicine is meant for you. This rate is made possible by community members paying redistribution rates.
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This rate is for me if…
I have to manage financial stress or living paycheck to paycheck
I am unemployed, underemployed, or facing barriers to stable income
I support family members or am dealing with unexpected expenses
I feel that the other rates feel out of reach right now
I frequently stress about meeting basic needs* & don't always achieve them
I am in debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic* needs
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
I have limited access to a car/do not have a car but am not always able to afford gas
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care
I have no access to savings
I have no or very limited expendable** income
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
I support children or have other dependents
I have medical expenses not covered by insurance
I have immigration-related expenses
I experience discrimination in hiring or pay level
I identify with marginalized communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, larger-bodied, disabled, etc.
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
Community Care Rate/Early Bird:
Early Bird is available through January 31, 2026
Standard Pricing begins February 1, 2026
Day 1: Foundational Day (includes Ancestral Ceremony) - $277
Standard
Day 2: Integration Day and Advanced Learning (optional) - $166
Reciprocity Rate
This rate is for birthworkers employed with stable income, who are able to meet their needs and invest in their professional and personal development and some extras, and this feels manageable in your budget.
This rate reflects the actual cost of providing these healing services and supports fair compensation for our traditional medicine practitioners.
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This rate is for me if…
I am employed with steady income that covers my needs
I feel this is manageable though it requires some budgeting
I have some savings or financial cushion for emergencies
I may stress about meeting basic needs but still regularly achieve them
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic* needs
I own or lease a car
I have access to health care
I might have access to financial savings
I have some expendable** income
I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
I am single and/or without dependents
I have daily reliable transportation
I am able to miss work either for sickness or leisure and are still able to pay next month's bills
I travel when needed especially for an unexpected occasion like a family funeral or emergency
This rate reflects the actual cost of providing these healing services and supports fair compensation for our traditional medicine practitioners.
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
Reciprocity Rate/Early Bird:
Early Bird is available through January 31, 2026
Standard Pricing begins February 1, 2026
Day 1: Foundational Day (includes Ancestral Ceremony) - $555
(Standard Pricing is $655)
Day 2: Integration Day and Advanced Learning (optional) - $333
(Standard Pricing is $433)
Redistribution / Solidarity Rate
This rate is for those with financial abundance — steady income, savings, family wealth, or disposable resources.
When you choose a redistribution rate, you're not just paying for a service. You're investing in a healing ecosystem where ancestral practices remain accessible across economic differences. Your contribution redistributes wealth toward healing, liberation, and the birthworkers doing sacred work in under-resourced communities.
This approach allows contributors to actively participate in economic redistribution - recognizing that resources flow most powerfully when they circulate through community rather than accumulate at the top, and creating direct access for those experiencing systemic inequities or economic hardship. This is community care in action — your resources circulate through our healing community, ensuring ancestral wisdom reaches those who need it most.
If you've been looking for a trustworthy way to support social justice with your resources, this is it — direct, transparent funding that goes straight to birthworkers facing financial barriers.
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This rate is for me if…
I am employed with financial stability and have disposable income
I own property or rent a higher-end property
I have investments, retirement accounts, family wealth and resources
I can make this investment without financial stress or sacrifice
I want to actively support community members who need lower rates
I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs, even if I may have some debt
I own or lease a car
I do not need to work to meet my needs
I have regular access to health care
I have access to financial savings
I have an expendable** income
I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
I travel for recreation
I work part time or am unemployed by choice
I have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.)
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
Redistribution Rate/Early Bird:
Early Bird is available through January 31, 2026
Standard Pricing begins February 1, 2026
Day 1: Foundational Day (includes Ancestral Ceremony) - $755
(Standard Pricing is $855)
Day 2: Integration Day and Advanced Learning (optional) - $433
(Standard Pricing is $533)
Registration & Attendance Policy
Registration
Registration is confirmed upon full payment or approved payment plan. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 30+ days before the workshop are eligible for a refund minus a non-refundable administrative fee of $55.
Cancellations made within 29 days of the workshop, no-shows, and early departures are non-refundable.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
Transfers
Registrations may be transferred to another eligible participant with prior written approval up to 7 days before the workshop. Transfers to future dates are not permitted unless stated otherwise.
Weather & Emergencies
If the workshop is postponed or rescheduled due to weather or emergency, registrations will be honored for the new date. If canceled and not rescheduled, a refund or credit will be issued at the organizer’s discretion. Travel and lodging expenses are not covered.
Your Well-Being Matters
This workshop is rooted in cultural and ancestral wisdom, and I'm honored to hold space for your learning.
While I'm here to guide the educational experience, I recognize that deep work can bring up a lot. As we navigate this work together, please know that you're the expert on what you need. You're responsible for checking in with yourself and honoring your physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries.
If something comes up that needs more attention, I'm here for you. Reach out here to schedule a one-on-one session so we can dive deeper into whatever support you need.
angela@ndorohealingarts.com
About the Facilitator
Angela Cruz
As Co-Founder of Ndoro Healing Arts and a Spirit Medium, Orisha Priest, Palera, & Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula, Angela brings depth of traditional practice and ceremonial experience to this work. She is also a founding advisory board member of the CMC for Mothering Justice.
Angela Cruz brings over two decades of experience supporting birthworkers and families, bridging the sacred and practical aspects of birth support.
Her work is based in culturally rooted ancestral practices passed down through generations of spiritualists, healers, and midwives. Angela has trained hundreds in energy protection, ancestral connection, and spiritual techniques. She has an ability to translate complex spiritual concepts into practical, actionable practices that birthworkers can immediately integrate into their work. Angela's approach honors ancestors while respecting the diverse spiritual backgrounds of all participants.
Private Ancestral Oracle Readings
Want to go deeper with one-on-one guidance? Angela is offering in-person Ancestral Oracle Readings on Monday, February 23, 2026. These sessions provide personalized ancestral insight and spiritual direction for your birthwork practice.
Spaces are limited. Reach out here to claim your spot.
Benjamin Sands
As Co-Founder of Ndoro Healing Arts, Spirit Medium, and Orisha Priest, Benjamin will offer traditional mbira music during the Ancestral Mediumship Ceremony on the Foundational Day. His music will continue into Integration Day, providing sacred soundscapes that support integration and embodied ancestral connection. Please read his bio here.
Ready to Remember?
This workshop is designed for those actively engaged in birthwork or perinatal care. It requires willingness to engage with ancestral and spiritual frameworks, vulnerability, and self-inquiry. This is not a clinical, therapeutic, or certification-based training.
If you're ready to reclaim the ancestral practices that make birthwork sustainable, sacred, and powerful, we're holding space for you.
(⭐️ See our equity-based pricing options above)
Questions?
Email: angela@ndorohealingarts.com
Phone: 505.712.7858
We typically respond within 24-48 hours. If you have questions about whether this workshop is right for you or need accommodation information, reach out anytime.
