Sweat lodges are used in prayer and purification rituals across globe . Deaths raise concerns over non-Natives trying to adapt traditional ceremonies . Typical Native American sweat lodge used in ritual of prayer and purification . Comment:
Sweat lodges are used in prayer and purification rituals across globe . Deaths raise concerns over non-Natives trying to adapt traditional ceremonies . Typical Native American sweat lodge used in ritual of prayer and purification . Firekeeper heats stones , places them in hole in lodge , pours water over them .