which increases their heat capacity as well as their thermal conductivity. The water must be evaporated already when the firewalk starts. Wet feet can cause embers to cling to them, increasing the exposure time. A myth that persists is that safe firewalking requires the aid of a supernatural force, strong faith, or on an individual's ability to focus on "mind over matter". Since the 20th century, this practice is often used in corporate and team-building seminars and self-help workshops as a confidence-building exercise. See also Fire eating Timiti References Further reading Kendrick Frazier, The Hundredth Monkey: And Other Paradigms of the Paranormal—The author describes his participation in a firewalking exercise, his observations, and possible explanations of the phenomenon External links Firewalking in San Pedro Manrique Can you walk on hot coals in bare feet and not get burned? from The Straight Dope Why Fire Walking Doesn't Burn: Science or Spirituality? from National Geographic Circus skills Barefoot Walking Fire in culture Fire in Hindu worship Traditions involving fire