Definitions for "Sweat lodge"
Keywords:  hut, purification, sauna, dome, willow
Sweat Lodge: this is a type of hut that is built by the American Indians for the purpose of creating a sweat bath for the purpose of Spiritual ceremony and purification.
A Native American ritual for purification involving moist hot air in an enclosed space.
A Native religious ceremony in which a participant stays inside a dwelling containing hot rocks on which water is poured, until the person has a vision. It is used in purification ceremonies and by Native People seeking to regain their culture.
An overgrown smoke house where New Agers gather to practice their ability to chant while dying of heat exhaustion.
Keywords:  pray, cleansing, oval, place, gather
a place of preparation and cleansing
a place where all people regardless of age can gather to pray
a small place, commonly oval and rounded
a common healing tradition, even more common than the shaking tent
a gift from the Great Spirit, as well as a tradition handed down through generations
Keywords:  house, see
See sweat house.