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
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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
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?
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
The Wounded Healer.
There is a wound that doesn’t seem to heal and The Wounded Healer says ‘I am here to help you with the transition – let’s go and find spirit medicine’. And you begin this healing apprenticeship with The Wounded Healer . You start to study healing, go to see a healer, you start to seek medicine for your own poison – the poisons that are being triggered and revealed by a chaos cycle. We have a … Read more about The Wounded Healer.
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