How To Stay Safe in A Sweat Lodge
Monday October 12, 2009
Sweat lodges have been around for a long time, in European cultures as well as North American, and provide an important place for spiritual and physical cleansing. But the recent sweat lodge deaths near Sedona, Arizona, has raised questions about how safe sweat lodges are.
Sweat lodges are typically safe, but there are a few things you should know about sweat lodges before you rush in. Here's how to participate safely in a sweat lodge. Have you ever been to a sweat lodge? Share your sweat lodge experience.
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Something went drastically wrong here. There should have been an expert in charge – the number of people in the tent is so high – maybe emitting all those toxins made for an unhealthy level and people were breathing in toxins. The tent appears to have been assembled with plastic – so no clean air was coming in or bad air was leaving! Such a sad thing…..I’m sure the investigation will reveal the circumstances.
It is very bad that the “well-respected” self help person did not stick around and assist the investigators. That is very irresponsible and will be detrimental to his future career. Take responsibility for your and your staff’s actions! What kind of leader are you?
People need to know when they are in trouble and move out of danger – leave these hot tents – remove yourself from hot tubs that are scalding – tell therapists if a mask feels like it is burning – inform someone if you are cold or hot – take action! It is your life! Protect your life!!!
I am very sad for the people who have been hurt by this event. Bless them and their families.
Jan