Stanmer Park, Brighton
Sweat Lodge … an opportunity to revisit the warm, dark embrace of the communal womb. Nourish from the heat of ancient ancestors, red-hot rock glowing with primordial wisdom. Cleanse with steam absorbed through breath and skin. Release via sweat, laughter, tears, prayer and song … birthed anew.
The process begins with arriving onsite at Wyld Service with a cup of tea, relaxing around the fire. A natural haven, quiet and private that offers an invitation to land, ground and enjoy the peaceful surroundings that offer respite from the habitual day-to-day.
After preparing through movement, calling in the directions and elements with sound, blessing the fire with tobacco, honouring self and other with intention, smudging with copal, it’s time to enter the lodge.
Sweat Lodges unfold over several rounds which last from anywhere between 15 and 45 minutes and vary in context including self massage, sounding and singing, drumming, dreaming and journeying, prayers, dedication and more.
The ceremony is closed with the sharing of food around the fire.
Wyld service runs these events in line with the ‘wheel of the year’
Midwinter Yule, imbolc, spring equinox, beltane, summer solstice, lammas, autumn equinox and sahmain.
For more information or to book please email Rupert rumajahn@gmail.com
