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Native American Sweat Lodges By: Phil Schollmeier And Cally Swanson History • • • • • • • • First ceremony Denial by the white men None are the same Men only One of the 7 sacred rites of the Lakota How the ceremony is used Central concept Traditional settings 3 Basic Forms of Sweat Bath that are special to North America • Hot rock method – Used by Navajos and Sioux • Direct fire chamber heated by blazing logs • Ancient heating duct system (sauna) – Mayan origin Location and Preparation • • • • • Type of area Doorway Firepit Gathering of firewood and rocks Size – Frame – Covering • Water Physical Benefits • • • • • Rids the body of wastes Cleanse skin Benefits lungs Increases blood flow Protects from influenza Symbolism • Peace pipe – Pipe Ceremony • • • • Stones Water Shape Door Directions • Each direction possesses certain attributes