Hindu Healing Sweat - Ishanti33 (Sun Bear; Very Hot; Sage, Lavender, Copal; for others, will ask group's permission first.)
In this sweat, we will be going on a healing journey. We will start in the North/Earth welcoming in Ganesa (God of Wisdom, Ganesa is usually called upon before going on a journey, and to overcome difficulties.) Next, we will call in the directions and our prayers will reflect them. We will have three directions of prayer for healing of ourselves. In the direction of west, as water flows, so do our prayers for others. Come expecting some deep healing and to hear the beautiful music of singing bowls. Fri 10:00a–12:00n
Elemental - Buffalo (Wiccan; Very Hot)
Generally, the sweat is four rounds, and the focus is meditation/prayer/healing. Guides include spirits of the land, and or deities that are invited during this particular ritual. Fri 3:00p–5:00p
Welcome - West (Plains; Mild/Medium; Sage)
Plains-style sweatlodge, relaxing, focusing, and invigorating. We'll honor the lodge, ancestors, and land. This will be intended as gentle and refeshing, for those of us (including me!) who don't perform this ritual regularly expect 1-1.5 hours. Bring 2 towels, Water, and a totem object for blessing. Attend skyclad or in loose wrap, like a robe or sarong. On the day of the sweatlodge, dont have any alcohol beforehand, and drink a liter of water prior to the sweatlodge start time. We will talk a bit beforehand and I'll explain the sweatlodge fully. The group will guide how I conduct the pour. Sat 10:00a–12:00a
Spirit of the Plants Sweat - Firesong (Eclectic/African Spirituality; Hot; osha, lavender, sagebrush, sweetgrass. Home-grown, pesticide-free tobacco may be used, if all involved agree to it.)
The plants flourish around us. And there is much work to be done... Azaka is the Lwa who works, principally with the land, bringing us food to eat and medicines to care for us. Granny Ibo is the Mother of the Plants, passing on her knowledge of the wild to us. In these 4 rounds, we'll honor, sing, and pray to the Spirits of the Plants, acknowledging their cycles and thanking them for their food, their air, their medicines, and their presence. Sat 2:00p–4:00p