Earth Lodge
MightyTree’s Sweatlodge
An Ancient Ritual
In four rounds we sweat together with our loved ones to give thanks to creation. With prayers for all that exists and with humble surrender to the greater will and perspective, we receive what we need through the medicine of our ancestors, through the presence of the elements, through all aspects of Great Spirit and Mother Nature.
We sweat for the realignment of our minds to the greater fabric of life, for the cleansing of our bodies, for the healing of our loved ones - to create sacred pathways of life from darkness to light.
“What else can we offer Mother Earth but our songs and words of love - matter is hers already.”
The Sweatlodge
In the physical realm, a sweatlodge is a small, low-profile hut - usually built of hazel or willow shoots, covered with blankets, tarps, or even animal skins. In our case, it is a sturdy dome-like structure with blankets and tarps on top. The main difference from a sauna is that the heat comes from hot stones that are heated in a fire outside and then brought in and spinkled with water. We sweat in four rounds, where in the breaks new stones will be brought and participants in need might go out and come in.
In the mythological space, the Sweatlodge is the symbol of the womb of Mother Earth, the fire a manifestation of great spirit where the red glowing stones become the seeds of wisdom and energy as we humans go on a journey of recuperation and rebirth.
The entire event is one long ceremony, from the initial blessings before even building anything, to the dismantling of the lodge and the cleanup the next day.
The Sweetlodge itself lasts 3-6 hours.
Ceremony at your Doorstep
Book us for your Retreat, Center or Community
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The ceremony for a maximum of 8 people can be enhanced with spiritual/shamanic teachings around the fire or, if time is short, just a 3 hour experience inside the lodge.
It can mark a transition - the end of the old and the rebirth into something new. It can be a spiritual cleansing and grounding after deep emotional, spiritual or medical work.
Let us know your ideas and we will tailor the experience to your needs.
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Our sweatlodge is transportable. So we bring all the necessary equipment to set up our sweatlodge at your location.
We take care of everything from set-up to clean-up, allowing you to focus on the well-being of your guests and fostering community connection.
All we need is a space of about 5x10m and the ability to make a fire.
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Drawing on over a decade of experience leading sweatlodge ceremonies, Stephan will guide you through a safe and respectful experience that fosters a sense of awe and connection.
The ceremony is led with words, prayers, songs and drumming and invites for active participation.
Our tradition is European with many indigenous influences - Celtic, Nordic, North and South American.
We can’t make things happen - we only can make them welcome
Synne [retreat owner]
“Den fineste og dejligste svedehytte maestro .”
Bjarne [retreat owner]
“Stephan laver de mest fantastiske svedehytte ceremonier … Det er værd at prøve!”
Participant
“It was such a pleasure and honour to go in to the dark under your guidance. Thank you!”
An act of grace,
With dance and song we call upon the goddess.
Inviting plants to guide us, the animals by our side.
Asking elements to open sacred space within.
To the spirit of peace
We pray for all the living, for ancestors, brothers and sisters
for all our relations - throughout all time and space.
Shall there be love!
So we are whole
We are one
We are
We
Are
Love
Our Background & Direction
We follow what has been given to us by our teachers and maestros, what we have learned from Spirit, and what has been asked of us by holding sacred spaces with plant medicine and sweat lodges.
We honor and respect all sweatlodge traditions and are deeply grateful for their care. We are deeply inspired and careful not to copy any culture, rite or ceremony without permission.
We honor our ancestors and the Wisdom Keepers of the North, the Seiðr and Druids of the Celtic tribes, the Shipibo Maestros and teachers from many tribes for their guidance and permission to take root in our rituals and ceremonies.
Our fire is fuelled by the spark of life in our hearts. We honour the water of life - the essence from the stars in all that flows, contained in our bodies and in the greater body that connects us all. We honor our beloved Mother Earth and Father Sky who have given us body and spirit and the creativity to care for all that exists. We honor the clean air in the cycle of exchange with the plants through our breath and the vibration in our voices - to sing spirit into existence - to create love and harmony - to bring awareness into the darkness.
The plants are our allies in medicine, the animals our beloved brothers and sisters. Everything in our world is alive and soul is in everything - from the stone to the bird, from the beetle on the ground to the star in the night - everything is woven into the great mysterious fabric of life.
We are inseparably connected to all that exists, through time and space, in every direction and dimension, in every rhythm and song.
We sweat in four rounds - together with our loved ones - to give thanks to creation. With prayers for all that exists and with humble surrender to the answer from beyond. We trust to receive what we need through the medicine of the ancestors, through the elements, through all aspects of the Great Spirit and Mother Nature.
We sweat to reconnect our minds to the great fabric of life, to cleanse our bodies, to heal our loved ones - to create sacred pathways of life - from darkness to light.
“We are growing at the boundaries of our comfort zone - not beyond”
About Safety
We strive to make our sweat lodge ceremonies an empowering experience for you. While we are committed to your safety and well-being through our training and preparation, we also need your help in taking care of yourself and others.
Sweatlodges offer many health benefits, including detoxification and emotional release. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical treatment for serious health conditions.
Your Body
As in a steam sauna, you will be exposed to the heat of hot vapors as water is poured over heated stones.
We sit on the floor on our towels, or in the winter on mats. This may cause some discomfort if you are not used to sitting on the floor for long periods of time. To accommodate this, we make sure there is enough room for you to lie down if needed.
Sitting in the sweatlodge will definitely make you sweat, gradually raising your body temperature and increasing your heart rate. While this is challenging for some people, it is generally not a problem. To ensure your comfort, we will be with you throughout the session, and you are free to leave at any time if you wish. Between rounds, we will open the door to let in fresh air and cool the lodge, as well as bring in water for drinking.
While mild, stable, or well-healed heart or lung conditions may actually improve with this practice, individuals with severe or acute problems should not enter a sauna or sweat lodge. Consult your physician if you have a history of angina, aortic stenosis, stroke, or acute or severe chronic pulmonary infection.
As a rule of thumb, if you can go into a sauna, you can go into a sweatlodge.
Your Psyche
During the rounds, you will experience a completely dark room where it is hot and space is limited. This environment can bring emotions to the surface and give you a chance to work through them. We will be there for you, and the others in the group will be supportive-helping you get through it, perhaps holding your hands, while the talk, the songs, the steam, and the ceremony itself wash away your stress and worries.
Sweating is known to be beneficial for mental health and mood, and in our experience the sweatlodge enhances these benefits. We have seen improvements in depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and more.
If you have any mental health disorder, please get in touch with us beforehand. We'd love to discuss your needs and ensure a safe and supportive experience for you.
If it becomes too much, you can always leave the lodge and be held by those who have stayed outside for support.
Substances can significantly affect your experience and safety during a sweat lodge. As we prioritize safety and respect for all participants, we will not allow anyone under the influence of any substance to participate in the ceremony.
Please inform us
If you plan to attend, please let us know as soon as possible, especially if you are taking any kind of medication, if you have been diagnosed with any serious form of mental disorder, heart or lung problems.
There may be a more beneficial way for you to participate in the ritual than going into the lodge.
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About Stephan
Stephan has drawn inspiration from many cultures to get as close as possible to our own, pagan heritage of the European tribes - beyond any religion. It is his joy to be the voice of our lands and ancestors in ritual and ceremony. For him, there is no better way than the sweatlodge to overcome fear and stress, confusion and depression - to return to the arms of Mother Earth - to be reborn.
Stephan has learned from many teachers, some directly from plants and spirits - and most in and through ceremony.
Thanks to
Walter Honegger for the initiation
Standing Bear for his blessings
Rono “Ronin” Lopez for his deep and loving medicine teachings in words and ceremony
Thank you, Danke, Gracias, Irake, Tak
Stephan, Sky Jaguar
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