Saturday, June 2, 2012

Inside the Healing Lodge

This is the wonderful interior of the healing lodge from the last 2 days.  In this urban healing lodge the rocks are heated by gas flames from underneath and after they are at the correct temperature the flame is turned off and the ceremony participants enter, sit in a circle around the rocks, and then the door is closed and the sweating and healing begins. In a traditional ceremony the rocks are heated on an outside fire and then brought into the lodge.  Even with the door open and no heat it felt like a peaceful quiet place even though it is right in the centre of a busy part of the city!  
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20 comments:

  1. ShaunJune 2, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Its crazy to think that is inside that building. CRAZY

    Thanks for sharing

    Shaun Valleys ShutterBug

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  2. LowellJune 2, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Heat is healing. Ice is healing. In Toronto in the winter, this would be a great place to go if you were hurting!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Oh, Belk is a very nice store, found mostly in the southeastern part of the U.S.

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  3. JackJune 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I am impressed that you tried this out.

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  4. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I've always wondered what a sweat lodge might be like inside.

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  5. DebJune 2, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Great pattern on the wooden walls. Looks like an interesting place to visit.

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  6. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Awesome!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  7. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 2, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, the workmanship is just exquisite

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  8. LúciaJune 2, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I could spend some time in there... ;-)

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  9. hamiltonJune 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    this series would have been perfect for the theme day of tranquility!

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  10. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    The stones look like crystals. It looks very peaceful.

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  11. RandyJune 2, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Looks like a great place for some healing and meditation.

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  12. BirdmanJune 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Interesting shot here. Nice colors.

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  13. Rae WalterJune 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Fascinating post RedPat. I visited a place like this in Toronto two years ago although do not think that it was this one. It was great to be reminded of this. Many thanks.

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  14. Regina KJune 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    RedPat, this is an interesting place a healing lodge. I feel I need one of those : ) It was great to catch up on your recent posts.

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  15. Regina KJune 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    RedPat, this is an interesting place a healing lodge. I feel I need one of those : ) It was great to catch up on your recent posts.

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  16. HalcyonJune 3, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Did they tell you how long you have to stay in there? Is it like a sauna and you go in with just a towel?
    The wooden walls are really beautiful. I can imagine your spirit would feel better after being in here for awhile. :)

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  17. SharonJune 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful wood around the walls.

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  18. UnknownJune 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    As cool inside as it is as seen from the outside.

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosJune 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Great place to be during a Toronto Winter!

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  20. PerthDailyPhotoJune 4, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Halcyon had an interesting point there Pat, is it a little like a sauna dress code wise? I know it would be different in the healing ceremony process.

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