☰ The Celtic Lodge Experience
In a world that rarely asks us to slow down, lodge ceremony offers something different. A chance to step away from noise, reconnect with yourself, and experience stillness, warmth, community and reflection in a deeply grounding way.
The sweat lodge has existed as a way for people to come together and cleanse for thousands of years, across many lands and traditions. Beehive-shaped vapour baths were in use among the Celtic tribes, covered with clay and used by communities to cleanse and connect. The oldest sweatlodge in Scotland is thought to be in Orkney, and dates back 5000 years.
Put simply, the sweatlodge is part of Scottish culture, as much as it is in many others. Our lodge is built specially for each event and looks out to the stunning Pentland hills. In it, we combine Celtic tradition with Native American Lakota influence, to create an experience which feels modern and relevant but still filled with beautiful ritual.
The sweat lodge is a place for introspection and connection. During the ceremony which take places in stages or "rounds" you have the opportunity to express gratitude, set intentions, and leave behind anything that no longer serves you. There is often song, sharing, storytelling and meditation.
Like a modern-day sauna, the physical process of sweating helps your body purge toxins. The sweat lodge acts as a detox that helps you move beyond the physical into the spiritual. It is an experience that uses the elements to help you reconnect to nature.
The sweat lodge is a safe confidential space. Everyone agrees to maintain confidentiality for their fellow participants and after the sweat lodge, we share food as a group before we depart. This allows you to revitalise yourself and decompress after your lodge experience.
This special lodge experience is perfect for beginners or those who haven't entered the space for many years. You will learn about each part of the process and the significance of each element as we move through the morning, preparing to enter the lodge around lunchtime. We will laugh, sing and dream in the lodge, moving through a 4 part ceremony before coming out to delicious food, feeling fresh and renewed!
Experienced event leader and Chiropractor Naomi Mills will hold space and support you to create your sweat lodge journey.
