The next lodge is Saturday 23rd of January 2009
The Sweat Lodge is a Sacred Ceremony for cleansing, healing and creating anew on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. It is a powerful tool for transformation. The Sweat Lodge connects us with the 4 elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire and the 7 directions East, South, West and North, Above, Below and Within and The Wheel of Life. Through the process we connect on a very deep level with our own Sacred Space and the Divine. It is a powerful tool for release and creation, death and rebirth. During this process we do a meditation to connect with our Sacred Space and Inner Landscape to find those parts of our lives that are working for us and those that are not. I do a reading for each person the night before, which helps to clarify each person's intention. 
Part of this process includes going on a Medicine Walk into nature, where you take time to allow Mother Earth to show you signs and communicate with you.
What do we do?
Before entering the lodge we spend time in a Talking Circle and working with our intentions for the lodge. It is to really focus in on what it is about our lives, at this moment that we are choosing to work with and change. 
Once everyone is clear on their intent for the lodge, we move to the Sacred Fire and prepare for the lodge. We provide you with information and history of the sweat and the procedure we follow. We make prayer ties, work with animal totems, smudge, and then we enter into the lodge. 
How many people are in the lodge? 
I prefer to work with 19 people (maximum) at a time. The minimum amount of people that I require to run a lodge is 10. 
What to wear in the lodge? 
Most people wear swimming costumes, but it is entirely up to the individual and what you feel comfortable with. Whatever you wear in the lodge will get completely soaked. Once the doors are closed it is completely dark inside the lodge. 
Who facilitates the lodge?
I (Lirschia) facilitate the lodge and I have a fire-keeper who makes the fire and hold the space outside the lodge. The lodge as a powerful tool for transformation and healing on ALL levels. 
Preparation before lodge?
No alcohol for at least 1 day before lodge 
Vegetarian diet 1 day before lodge 
Drink loads of water 1 day before lodge, during & after lodge 
Start setting your intention for the lodge 
Where is the lodge held and what time?
The Sweat Lodges are held at a Bullen’s Bush Lodge which is in Hartbeespoortdam. It is a 40 min drive from Johannesburg. 
Everyone arrives at 2pm on the Saturday, we do the lodge, have dinner and depart after dinner.

To bring list:

Dates of next Sweat Lodges:

Arrive 2pm on the Saturday 

Investment:
R 380 per person, this is what the price includes: 
A distance short Rune or Card reading before the lodge. 
Talking Circle and Medicine Walk, Facilitation of Sweat Lodge. 
Water, Dinner (Normally bread and hearty soup). Shower facilities available

Bookings: Booking is essential as I take a maximum of 19 people at a time. In order to secure your place please e-mail lirschia@gmail.com and I will send you a Booking Form and a map. Please complete the Booking Form and fax or email it back to me together with proof of payment of your 50% deposit on 086 509 7224 or lirschia@gmail.com 

Please note that the deposit is non-refundable but can be carried over to the next lodge.
Overnight accommodation packages also available
For more information & booking related queries please contact: 
Lirschia at Tunnel of Light 
Cell: 072 656 4149 | Cell: 073 412 8845 
E-mail: lirschia@gmail.com
Website: www.tunneloflight.co.za