In sweat lodge ceremonies, sage is used to sit on and represents part of the plant world. (natural-holistic-health.com)
A temazcal is a type of sweat lodge which originated in ancient Mexico with Prehispanic indigenous people.During this solemn and symbolic ceremony, a Shaman will guide you through this ancient ritual and invoke the four elements to purify your mind, body and soul to propel you forward, day after day. (sashabahador.com)
At 55, he has spent more than 20 years conducting ceremonies in sweat lodges, where water is poured over hot lava rocks as part of a purifying ritual. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)