Seed Bearer Sweat Lodge
The sweat lodge is a sacred ceremony for cleansing and purification, guided by spirit and Mother Earth. In many cultures, the sweat lodge is seen as the womb of Mother Earth—a safe space for profound transformation and renewal.
The Seed Bearer sweat lodge was birthed from Blackfoot traditions that were passed down to us by our elder, with whom we worked closely for over 15 years. The seeds of these teachings were planted within us and in this land. Along our journey, we were also blessed by a Lakota elder who generously shared some of the wisdom he carried. With his permission, we sing the sacred sweat lodge songs he gifted to us—these teachings continue to grow and flourish within us and the soil of this land here in the UK.
We hold deep respect for the cultures and traditions from which these teachings originate. We continue on with this sacred work with gratitude, honouring both the indigenous ancestors and those who walk alongside, allowing the spirit of new possibilities to seed and grow with us.
Through these ceremonies, we have witnessed countless individuals undergo profound transformational shifts in just a single day. While simple in structure, the sweat lodge is immensely powerful, the ceremony works with the four elements—earth, fire, air, and water—as well as the four directions, Mother Earth, and Father Sky.
We look forward to sharing this sacred experience with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
If you feel called to join our ever-growing and evolving sweat lodge community, we welcome you with open hearts.
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Shamanic Dance – Combined With a Sweat Lodge
Hayley will gently invite and entice you through a movement practice, bridging the unseen connection between us and the spirits, allowing deep healing to unfold within us. It's a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and deep connection. With music and movement as your guides—and a blindfold to help you turn inward—you’ll dive into the embrace of Mother Darkness, where endless possibilities await. Trust your inner vision as the rhythm carries you into a trance-like state, opening the door to the unseen.
This experience unfolds in stages, helping you quiet the noise of doubt, release what no longer serves you, and step into true freedom. It’s a space where body and spirit come together, moving as one in perfect harmony
What We Offer
We have a permanent ceremonial site in rural South Oxfordshire.
On a general monthly basis, we run:
- Mixed Lodges (men and women)
- Men only lodges
- Women only Lodges
- Shamanic Dance & Lodge events – held four times a year, combining movement and ceremony for deeper transformation
We look forward to welcoming you into our sacred space of healing and renewal.
The first time I experienced a sweat lodge with Hayley was exactly one week before lockdown in March 2020.
I showed up alone, as I was a little nervous and thought, 'Well, if I can't handle it, I can sneak off and quietly drive away.’ However, what happened that day was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I was completely open-minded and willing to talk to anyone, help out if needed, and just 'go with it'. I met people who were the opposite of boring. It was women only, so we all bonded, feeling completely comfortable.
Just before the first sweat lodge, we did a guided meditation that I can't put into words. It changed my life. I received some messages from within, yet I was not in control. I felt safe, secure, and loved. Not only was it exciting and interesting, but it's just a really healthy thing to do with your body, both physically and spiritually. Nothing scary – nothing weird – it was all beautiful and healing.
A couple of years later, I took my sister, and again, I had a totally different experience. This time, it was mixed, with lots of shamanic dancing that opened our hearts, eyes, and minds.
Lucy Temple
I really try not to miss these days. Each shamanic dance that I’ve done has felt really different but has offered me profound insights and truth. I come away feeling truly alive and blessed. Hayley holds the sessions so that everyone feels safe to go deep within themselves, to dance as if no one is watching and to be open to any insights that come.
It’s wonderful to follow the dancing with a sweat lodge. It’s like a deeply nurturing holiday, cleanse, connection with nature, nurturing of oneself and a deepening of self-awareness all in a day!
Emma
Hayley held a calm, reflective and inclusive space for the women's sweat lodge where we were all encouraged to get involved and take part in the setup and packing down. Her instructions and spiritual explanations were relevant to us now, as we struggled with the complexities of the modern world, and were non-judgmental of all our diverse beliefs and backgrounds. I felt safe, seen and heard, and I would highly recommend this wonderful experience. The location is also stunning and well off the beaten track, surrounded by ancient trees and giant horse mushrooms!
