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Lions Den
Education Institute

Connecting. Inspiring. Empowering. Healing.

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About Us

The Lions Den Education Institute (LDEI) is focused on healing through joyful connection with the arts. We provide hands-on, guided instruction for children, teens and adults by offering classes, courses, camps and workshops in traditional West African music and dance, contemporary Jazz and Tap dance, Zumba and the circus arts. 

 

LDEI offers a fully comprehensive educational curriculum, as well as drumming and dancing for Spiritual Healing. 

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 Drumming and
Dance

We offer classes, courses, and camps in traditional West African drumming and dance, contemporary Jazz and Tap dancing, and Zumba.

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Contemporary
Circus Arts

We offer classes, courses, and camps in the Circus Arts which include acrobatics, stilt walking, clowning, juggling and more.

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Cultural Enrichment
Programs For Youths

LDEI offers a complete curriculum for Elementary, Middle and High School students that meet requirements for DEEP (Diversity Equity Enlightenment Program).

We inherit the world from our ancestors.
We develop confidence and wisdom from our experiences. â€‹

Our Founder

Tyehimba Kokayi is a dynamic performing artist, educator, and founder of The Lion’s Den Education Institute. Born in Arkansas and raised in Oakland, Tyehimba's journey in dance, music, and theater began in the church and expanded into jazz, ballet, modern, and traditional West African forms.

 

A seasoned performer with close to 50 years of experience, Tyehimba holds a BA in Ethnic Studies and an MA in Education with an emphasis in the Arts. He is also an experienced arts educator, professional theater performer, circus artist, and K–12 mentor. Tyehimna blends rhythm, movement, joy, and healing to make the arts and a healthy lifestyle accessible to all.

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We also offer deeper spiritual and somatic experiences. 

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Spiritual Healing

We offer special one on one or small group sessions with Tyehimba for those who wish to connect to Spirit through sacred drumming. 

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Drums Baths are an excellent way to connect with inner wisdom and deeper levels of consciousness. The vibrations of the Djembe will awaken your spirit and help energy move through your body.

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Text Tyehimba at 916-620-5719 to set up a session.

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Massage Therapy

Tyehimba is currently a senior in the National Holistic Institute Massage Therapy program in Santa Rosa, CA. He is skilled in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Hot Stones massage. 

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Tyehimba is currently offering FREE Massage therapy sessions in exchange for your open and honest feedback. 

 

Text Tyehimba at 916-620-5719 to set up a session.

Reach out to us for more information on our classes, courses, or camps.
Let us know if we can help you plan a special event or ceremony, or if you are interested in booking a private class or session with Tyehimba. 

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