3. The healing ceremonies use hand-crafted talisman and totems to help create liminal space in which the sick is able to find relief.
- The sick is able to leave the stress of the modern world and find hope and guidance through ceremonies, rituals and objects.
- accompanied by song, prayer, chant
- synchrony with people and spirit
THE MEDICINE WHEEL
- represents balance of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual beings that enables healing
- used for prayer, meditation, healing, teaching, and celebration
- serves as a cathedral, altar, and bible
TEACHINGS
- teaches about our life and its connection with the world around us
- cycles of life, death, rebirth
- way to dessiminate traditions and keep culture alive and together for the next generation
THE DRUM
- represents power of Mother Earth inside of us and mother’s heart beat
- brings synchrony with energies of the people
- help connect ourselves with the spirit, land and Great Mystery
SWEAT LODGE
- sacred purification of mind, body, and soul
- dome shape represents mother’s womb and a rebirth
- connection with the earth seen as spiritual journey
- aimed at enlightenment; visions sometimes occur
DYNAMISM
- the way the sweat lodge is built and ceremony is held can change the effectiveness of the healing
HERBS
- alive in spirit
- permission requested to use
- emphasis on procedure
Willow tree-treats pain, form of aspirin
sage- cleans teeth and heals sores
wintergreen- treats joint pain and sore muscles
TOBACCO
- great spiritual power
- increases bond with nature
