Sweat lodge

Please help.. Im going to a sweat lodge with some people in my school in a few days. I’m kind of nervous. Here are my questions.. Is it almost burning hot? Is it easy to handle? If I pass out, is it true ill piss myself? Do you get light headed?

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Answer #1

drink tons of water before, during and after or you will be ill:) yah…no fun. also, make sure to groom yourself well because I have heard you go to those places in the nude. ok so I am kiddin about the nude part:) H2O buddy!!!

Answer #2

well if its too hot to handle put your head closer to the ground its less hot there because most of the steam stays on top. And you will get light headed but you’ll feel really good after the sweat. well good luck

Answer #3

yeah it is the equivalent to a good sauna. simply hot steam. sit close to the exit if possible if you start ‘losing it’- I believe you will be perfectly fine and will enjoy it. it is quite soothing, and relaxing. have a great time.

Answer #4

If you get to hot and the leader is understanding its your first time let them know and they should be able to help you out or let you out. it shouldn’t be to hot if there are beginners there and you have a good leader. handling it depends on how it is run, is their one prayer or does everyone get to pray, the length depends on how long the prayer lasts. and no you won’t piss yourself. someone is trying to scare you which shows you they are not approaching this ceremony very seriously.

Answer #5

After a sweat indians would jump into a lake to cool off. It feels sooo good!