Guided by elders, rooted in tradition

Iya OtaIre is a crowned priestess of Elegguá, initiated in Cuba, who continues to practice under the guidance of her religious elders. She leads Ilé Ọ̀nà Elégbára, the House of Elegguá, in Northeast Ohio, providing spiritual mentorship and education to her godchildren.

Her holistic wellness journey includes earning her first Reiki practitioner certification in 2018 and becoming a Reiki Master in 2019. In 2021, she completed her initial 200-hour yoga teacher certification through the Yoga Institute in Houston, Texas. She is also certified in death doula and death midwife education.