There is something ancient in our bones that remembers the healing power of the earth, the stones, the steam and the stories. The Sweatlodge is one of the most powerful and transformative ceremonies in the shamanic tradition. It is a return to the womb of the earth, where body, spirit and community meet in sacred space. This six-day immersive training is for those who feel called to carry the … Read more about Sweatlodge Training: A Sacred Return to the Fire
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The Healing Power of Sweatlodges in Shamanism
In shamanic traditions, the sweat lodge is more than just a physical structure; it is a sacred space for purification, healing, and connection. Typically made of natural materials, the sweat lodge represents the womb of Mother Earth, offering a safe environment to release toxins—both physical and emotional. While the practice is widely recognised across various cultures, each tradition brings its … Read more about The Healing Power of Sweatlodges in Shamanism
The Timeless Relevance of Sweat Lodges in Modern Life
In a world that often feels overwhelming and disconnected, the ancient practice of sweat lodges offers a powerful opportunity for healing, reflection, and reconnection. While sweat lodges have been used for centuries by indigenous cultures across the globe, their relevance remains strong in today's fast-paced society. A Journey Back to OurselvesSweat lodges are not merely a physical cleansing; … Read more about The Timeless Relevance of Sweat Lodges in Modern Life
Sweatlodge Training in Scotland
Our comprehensive, professional sweatlodge training offers hands-on guidance, ensuring safe practices and authentic sweatlodge experience. Throughout the course, participants will dive into every aspect of Sweatlodge preparation and facilitation. You'll step into various key roles, including lodge pourer, fire keeper, stone carrier, door person, and participant, gaining invaluable firsthand … Read more about Sweatlodge Training in Scotland
What style of Sweatlodge Training do you teach at Embracing Shamanism?
At Embracing Shamanism principle teacher, Twobirds teaches a Lakota style sweatlodge, as she was trained by the Lakota people. A Lakota style sweat lodge is a type of Native American sweat lodge that follows the traditions of the Lakota people. It typically involves constructing a small, dome-shaped lodge out of natural materials such as saplings, blankets, and canvas, and then heating stones in a … Read more about What style of Sweatlodge Training do you teach at Embracing Shamanism?
How do I prepare for a sweatlodge?
Preparing for a sweat lodge ceremony requires attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being. Here are some general guidelines for preparing for a sweat lodge ceremony: Consult with the facilitator: Before attending a sweat lodge ceremony, it's important to communicate with the facilitator to understand the purpose of the ceremony, what to expect, and what you should … Read more about How do I prepare for a sweatlodge?
What do you do in a sweatlodge?
A sweat lodge is a ceremonial structure used in many Indigenous cultures for healing, prayer, and purification. The sweat lodge is typically constructed using natural materials such as saplings, canvas or hides, and blankets, and is covered with earth to create a dome-shaped structure. Participants sit inside the lodge in a circle around a central pit filled with heated stones, and water is poured … Read more about What do you do in a sweatlodge?
Sweatlodge Ceremonies
We offer sweat lodge training at Embracing Shamanism. We have a list of people who have attended the training and currently offering sweatlodge ceremonies across Scotland. Connect with them here. … Read more about Sweatlodge Ceremonies
Sweatlodges
Sweatlodges are a cross-cultural powerful shamanic ceremony. At Embracing Shamanism we hold Sweatlodge Training every 2 years, more information here. There is a list of regular sweatlodge ceremonies here from participants on our sweatlodge courses. … Read more about Sweatlodges
Sweatlodge Training
Twobirds has over twenty years of experience in running Sweatlodges and wishes to pass on her knowledge by providing a sound foundation for others to facilitate this beautiful ceremony. Her travels to indigenous cultures has cultivated a deeply experiential training including: Taking the role as lodge pourer, fire keeper, stone carrier, door person and of course participant.The building of … Read more about Sweatlodge Training