Periagoge
Scenario

When indigenous practices trigger unexpected reactions

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.

What we've seen

Cross-cultural spiritual practices may not translate safely across different nervous systems and cultural contexts.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Body as spiritual vessel across traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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