I've been doing sweat lodge ceremonies for three years but last time I felt claustrophobic and panicked instead of cleansed and I'm afraid I've lost my spiritual connection or am being culturally inappropriate.
More people experience this than they realize.
Cross-cultural spiritual practices may not translate safely across different nervous systems and cultural contexts.
“Where Are You with Body as spiritual vessel across traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.