We want to ensure that the important voices of this first generation are heard and that future generations know the roots of the work.
Imagine yourself sitting under a tree on a sunny afternoon absorbing the well-ruminated wisdom of years of experience and reflection of our most respected teachers.
Hosted by Tanja Meyburgh, with 20 years of Constellation experience herself, each conversation is unique in what emerges in the field between her, the hosted elder, and you the audience.
Working with Ancestral Fields
In this month’s Sitting with the Elders interview, Tanja Meyburgh shares profound lived experience into the practice of working with ancestral fields, offering invaluable wisdom for experienced Constellation practitioners.
With roots in South Africa, Tanja highlights the unique cultural perspective on ancestral practices, navigating a history of persecution and suppression alongside a rich tradition of ancestral connection. She carefully unfolds the intricacies of ancestral relationships, emphasizing the need for preparation, gratitude, and respect before engaging with ancestral fields. “The most important thing is that if you want to work in an ancestral field, you have to cultivate your own relationship. And you need to understand that you’re doing, and what’s actually happening in an ancestral field. And that has to do with order, first of all. What is your place?”
She explains that ancestral reverence extends beyond familial lineage to include ancestors of the land and elements, concepts deeply ingrained in traditional African culture. Tanja acknowledges Bert Hellinger for embracing these concepts in his work, despite them being less recognized in Western cultures. She invites practitioners to practice and honour ancestral wisdom and reconnect with these traditions, recognizing their significance in systemic healing.
Drawing from lineage wisdom, Tanja reveals the transformative power of connecting with ancestors beyond trauma, participating the celebratory rituals and everyday experiences of ancestral lineages. She underscores the importance of embodiment and ritual in ancestral work, providing a pathway to bypass trauma-focused narratives and reconnect with the life force within ancestral lineages.
Her emphasis on cultivating a respectful relationship with ancestors underscores the depth and responsibility inherent in working within this profound spiritual realm. Take a seat with us and sit in the glow of well-ruminated wisdom.
Working with Ancestral Fields
In this month’s Sitting with the Elders interview, Tanja Meyburgh shares profound lived experience into the practice of working with ancestral fields, offering invaluable wisdom for experienced Constellation practitioners.
With roots in South Africa, Tanja highlights the unique cultural perspective on ancestral practices, navigating a history of persecution and suppression alongside a rich tradition of ancestral connection. She carefully unfolds the intricacies of ancestral relationships, emphasizing the need for preparation, gratitude, and respect before engaging with ancestral fields. “The most important thing is that if you want to work in an ancestral field, you have to cultivate your own relationship. And you need to understand that you’re doing, and what’s actually happening in an ancestral field. And that has to do with order, first of all. What is your place?”
She explains that ancestral reverence extends beyond familial lineage to include ancestors of the land and elements, concepts deeply ingrained in traditional African culture. Tanja acknowledges Bert Hellinger for embracing these concepts in his work, despite them being less recognized in Western cultures. She invites practitioners to practice and honour ancestral wisdom and reconnect with these traditions, recognizing their significance in systemic healing.
Drawing from lineage wisdom, Tanja reveals the transformative power of connecting with ancestors beyond trauma, participating the celebratory rituals and everyday experiences of ancestral lineages. She underscores the importance of embodiment and ritual in ancestral work, providing a pathway to bypass trauma-focused narratives and reconnect with the life force within ancestral lineages.
Her emphasis on cultivating a respectful relationship with ancestors underscores the depth and responsibility inherent in working within this profound spiritual realm. Take a seat with us and sit in the glow of well-ruminated wisdom.
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