Events

Ceremonial Sweatlodge to begin the year

Saturday 24th January 2026: 9.00 am - 3.30 pm

Cost: £100

Sweat is an ancient and universal form of self healing, whether done in the gym, the sauna, or the sweat lodge.

Cleanse body and mind in the Sweatlodge

The sweat lodge has existed as a way for people to come together and cleanse for thousands of years, across many lands and traditions. Vapour baths were in use among the Celtic tribes, it was of beehive shape and was covered with clay.

Our lodge is made from willow and looks out to the 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.

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The theme of this sweatlodge will be "receiving the nourishment and wisdom we need to move forward in Spring" and is represented by the Owl animal totem. The owl encourages one to tap into inner wisdom and intuition, allowing us to gather all the lessons from the previous season of imagining, growth and execution of that goal. In this month of January we come full cycle into a new year. Allowing things that no longer serve us to be released, and bringing lessons forward into the Spring. We will use the owl imagery to inspire us to travel deep within ourselves during the sweat lodge experience.

Experienced event leader and Chiropractor Naomi Mills will hold space and support you to create your sweat lodge journey.

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Sweatlodge of the Owl

Each lodge is created around a particular theme, from which the ceremony is created. Each ceremony that takes place inside the lodge has 4 parts and our theme for this lodge is the wintering which is represented in the Celtic calendar by the owl totem.

The owl invites us to explore endings - bringing together all the wisdom to bring into new beginnings in the springtime. This can be in our health, relationships, work, or in any aspect of our lives. This lodge invites you to recognise all that you have learned, experienced and accomplished. We explore the idea of letting go, and of the legacy we wish to leave behind in the world.

In Celtic traditions, the owl totem symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and the ability to see beyond the obvious into hidden truths and secrets. The owl's connection to the nocturnal world and the underworld links it to death, spirit journeys, and mysteries, but it also represents guidance and transformation through these dark times.

The sweatlodge is an ancient tradition which embodies the spirit of the Owl and will allow you to access deeper understanding of your personal path.

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This event is open to men and women over 18 years old. Places are limited to just 8 people and we ask for 14 days notice to change or cancel when booking. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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What to bring

After registering for this event, you will be sent an event waiver to complete. A week before the event, we will send you an email with everything you need to know for the day.

You will need:

a couple of old towels that you are happy to get sweaty and muddy
clothing for the lodge: traditionally men wear shorts and women wear a dress or sarong with swimwear underneath. You are welcome to wear what makes you feel comfortable (bearing in mind that you will get sweaty and hot), however clothing is required and please don't turn up in only swimwear or underwear.
warm clothes for after the lodge. Traditionally we do not wash or shower immediately after a lodge so bring clothes that will make you warm. A dry robe is ideal for entering and exiting the lodge, however you will want tracksuit trousers and bottoms for eating in the cabin.
journal and pen

Please also bring any food you would like to share in the cabin afterwards (this is an offering, not a requirement and food will be provided)

You will also be invited to bring an item for the alter shoulder you wish. The alter is a space where you can lay any meaningful items you have to be cleansed and blessed during the sweat lodge ceremony.

Some people like to fast before a Sweat Lodge. It’s important to do what feels safe and right for you. If you think you may like to eat before you enter, please bring something with you.

It is traditional not to take water into the Sweat Lodge. However, when the door opens after each round, we will share water. You can ask for some, and you can bring in your own bottle of water if you prefer.

Metal jewellery can get hot in the Sweat Lodge. Taking it off is not a requirement, but it’s something to consider. Glasses and contact lenses cannot be worn inside the lodge. The darkness means that no one can see inside the lodge, if you struggle to see without your lenses someone will always be on hand to support you. There is also always somebody to accompany anyone if they need to leave the sweat lodge midway through.

Nerys

Discover Your Inner Power attendee 2021

I wanted to thank you for the most amazing evening. I left feeling better than I have in months; more connected, more rooted, less anxious and less stressed. In short, blissed out. I absolutely loved the whole evening. You packed a lot in but at a pace that didn’t feel overwhelming or rushed. I was a bit apprehensive about the ice water but it turned out to be so therapeutic and gave me a whole new perception on what is good for me and my body and how trying something different can surprise you. I also really loved that it was dark; whilst that meant wrapping up more I feel like it really added something in terms of trusting your own intuition and really feeling into what we were doing. I honestly don’t think there was anything you could do to improve it. I liked the pace of it, the time we all had to share our experiences but without pressure, the gentle guidance you gave and the intimacy of a small group. I’d say you nailed it and I will definitely be back for more events.

Kirsty

I am so blessed to have been part of Naomi's first residential retreat; Fire, Ice and Earth. I was very nervous about going on my own and not knowing anyone, but the second I showed up I was made to feel at home. Over the weekend I was surrounded by such a loving and caring group that supported each other and became great friends. The activities we did were things I never thought possible. Before the retreat, I would tend to tell myself "I can't do it" and it affected the way I showed up in life, but with Naomi's encouragement and the love and support of the group, I did absolutely everything that was put in front of me. I even walked on broken glass!!! The weekend was challenging and made me step way out of my comfort zone, but it was so rewarding. Months later, I am still buzzing about it and now I know I am capable of so much more than I ever thought possible. I can do anything I put my mind to! I would highly recommend attending a retreat and discovering your potential. We don't get anywhere in life unless we step out of our comfort zone!