I am going to a sweat lodge tonight, what can I expect to happen?

Question

I am going to a sweat lodge tonight, what can I expect to happen?

Answer 1

The American Indians found it very spiritual.What you can expect is to get very hot and uncomfortable.Be careful it can be dangerous.It was used in combination with fasting for visions.It was also used much the way we use saunas and for the same reasons.

Answer 2

I attended a number of "sweats" in my youth and they were wonderful. They brought a wash-tub full of very hot rocks that were heated in a campfire, into a large tent covered with tarps to keep in the heat. We all sat around mostly naked and baked for a while. Sometimes water was thrown onto the rocks to make steam. When we couldn't take any more, we all filed out and jumped into an icy cold stream nearby. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. If you are healthy and can take it, go for it. You won't regret it.

Answer 3

naturally you are going to be hot and uncomfortable.....but afterwards the effects are great you will sleep soundly and your skin will be super smooth and fresh feeling (just make sure to shower before you go to bed lol)....also make sure that you are comfotable with the people you are going to be with so you will know if you will want to wear a swimsuit or go naked.

Answer 4

A lot of sweating.  Perhaps some hallucinations, especially if you "force" them.  Spending too much time in such conditions can be dangerous, so please be careful.

Answer 5

Death by dehydration?

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16121...