ORDEAL ORIGINS - HOOK PULLS AND OTHER BODY STRESS RITUALS

Throughout history people have used various body stress rituals to reach altered states of consciousness. From Kavadi to the Sundance to firewalking, these practices show sacrifice and can be used to achieve transcendence and often allow participants to cross the boundaries between worlds. We'll explore numerous body stress rituals from cultures spanning the globe and discuss purposes, ways to magnify energy, and how to honor roots while avoiding the trap of cultural appropriation. Information about the Sunday Dance Of Souls will also be discussed.