Angel Light Lodge

Throughout history, humanity has enjoyed the cleansing and healing effects of sweat baths, saunas, steam rooms and sweat lodges. To this day, everyone from the Asians to the Zimbabweans have utilized the soothing combination of dimly lit dwellings filled with heat, steam and water. 

Some go as far as to combine it with their culture's ceremonies with much emphasis on it's purification properties. Others simply embrace it at face-value, not caring to embellish upon its already profound effects.

The unique, dome-shaped design of a sweat lodge is symbolic of returning to the womb of creation. It's a way to directly reconnect with Source. It's both a death and a rebirth all at the same time. Once the door is closed, participants are encouraged go within where they can ask for assistance, wisdom, guidance, power, courage, strength, healing (etc.) from those residing in the non-physical realm. Souls are soothed and physical, mental and/or emotional wounds are healed. Toxic energies are purged. Higher states of consciousness are actively sought after and achieved.

A sweat lodge is a community event. A time to disconnect from the insanity of the outside world and a time to reconnect with one's spirit, Grandmother Moon, Mother Earth & Wankan Tanka (Great Spirit)! It's also a fabulous time for introspection and contemplation as the lodge creates a safe space that nurtures and inspires passions, dreams and goals!

There are generally four rounds to a lodge; each round lasting anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes (warrior's lodge), depending on the lodge leader's preference, tradition and the overall energy of the group. If you're attending a traditional lodge, the topics of each round will be focused upon the lodge leader's culture, traditions, stories and ceremonies. Remember, it's their lodge, their rules. ("When in Rome...") Some rounds may be done in complete silence, broken by periodic moments of chanting or singing. Other rounds may allow participants to offer a personal prayer or the leader may share stories based on their life's experiences so that the group may benefit.

No two lodges are ever the same, even though they may adhere to a specific tradition or ceremony. The more you attend a lodge, the more you will discover just how empowering and spiritually uplifting this experience can be!

If you've never done a lodge before, I encourage you to find one in your area, especially if it is run by an experienced water-pourer (lodge leader) who can help guide your inner-journey. 

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"Wankan Tanka Kici Un! A'ho! Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ!"

Wi Wachipi
(Sundance)