Welcome to the Sanctuary of Vindos

My name is Lorna Smithers and I am a Brythonic Polytheist author and shamanic guide based in Penwortham, Lancashire, North West England, in the UK.

Brythonic Polytheism is the worship of the Gods who were venerated across ancient Britain into the post-Roman period until the dominance of Christianity and the Anglo-Saxon invasions. Their stories live on in the myths and folklore of Wales.

Shamanism is the practice of entering altered states of consciousness to communicate with spirits and to travel to the spirit world to access guidance and healing. In the Brythonic tradition the Otherworld is known as Annwn ‘Very Deep’ and as Faery.

Vindos / Gwyn ap Nudd ‘White son of Mist’ is a ruler of Annwn and guide of souls.

I serve Vindos as a shrine-keeper and through my writing and shamanic work. I have over ten years experience of practicing Brythonic and Core Shamanism and am training to be a shamanic practitioner. I offer shamanic guidance sessions in which I can help you to explore the Otherworld and build relationships with spirit guides and allies. I also provide divinatory journeys to answer questions on life issues. My shamanic healing sessions include: power animal retrieval, soul retrieval, soul exchange, extraction and shamanic energy healing. These can help you to heal from ailments, illnesses and trauma, overcome negative thought patterns, and rebalance your energies.