Dancing Naked

Fire ceremony is powerful! As ancient as our human existence, it was a part of many ancient rituals and customs, such as rights of passage, and central to many celebrations bringing people together in a circle. Fire ceremony was, and still is today, an essential part of many shamanic traditions around the world.

Shamanic fire ceremony typically takes place around the full moon (and sometimes new moon) when  the veils between the worlds are the thinnest and lunar energy at its peak. Shamanic fire ceremonies are used for releasing what no longer serves us, for purifying the body, spirit, heart and mind, and for re-balancing and re-connecting . Fire allows for rapid transformation. Mastering fire is an important shamanic skill that takes much time and practice.

While beach vacationing in Thailand, I was astonished by how much the element of fire is present with the Thai island people, and tourists alike. From…