The temazcal, a sacred sweat lodge rooted in ancestral Mesoamerican tradition, offers a powerful container for people in recovery to reconnect with body, mind, and spirit. Inside the womb of the earth, participants are guided through heat, breath, intention, and community to support clarity, resilience, and balance.
Confidentiality and Identity Protection
I value the protection of identity and hold it in the highest regard. Photos are never taken or shared without informed consent. Names, stories, and personal details remain confidential. This is a safe space where privacy, dignity, and respect come first.
A Complement to Recovery Work
Many sober living programs recognize the value of somatic and spiritual integration. The temazcal complements therapy, group work, and twelve step practices by inviting grounding, emotional release, and a renewed sense of purpose. It is not a religion. It is a guided ceremonial practice that honors personal agency and meets participants where they are.
- Supports detoxification through heat and sweating
- Promotes mindfulness, presence, and honest self reflection
- Builds community connection and shared accountability
- Encourages emotional regulation and clarity of intention
What to Expect
- Arrival and grounding, breath and intention setting
- Four puertas inside the temazcal, with rest and water breaks as needed
- Closing circle and simple integration practices to carry forward
What to Bring
- Two towels
- Change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Bathing suit or comfortable shorts
- Optional fruit or a refreshing dish to share after
Preparation
Hydrate well throughout the day. Eat light and complete your last meal two to three hours before arrival. Come with an open heart, ready to listen and participate at your own pace. You may step out at any time.
Safety and Considerations
Participants complete a brief health questionnaire and sign a waiver of liability. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, respiratory concerns, or take medications that affect heat tolerance, please consult a medical professional and inform the facilitator before scheduling.
Inside the Temazcal
About the Facilitator
I am a first generation Mexican American and a former elite sprinter who turned movement into a path of self discovery and service. My parents are from Michoacán, and I am honored to bring back the medicine of my ancestors through this sacred work. I resisted the heat for a long time. The temazcal became my teacher. Through that surrender I was initiated to hold space as a temazcalero. Today I blend athletic discipline, breath, and ancestral wisdom to help people ground in their bodies, open their hearts, and reconnect with purpose.
Program Options and Exchange
A full ceremonial experience lasts about two and a half to three hours including preparation, ceremony, and closing integration.
Private Ceremony (up to 10 participants) – $1,500
Each additional participant beyond 10 – $150 per person
Deposit to reserve date – $250
This exchange honors the time, preparation, materials, and sacred facilitation provided by Armando Hart / Temple of Healing Arts (TOHA).
Reserve Your Date
Secure your ceremony date below. You may reserve with a $250 deposit or pay in full for up to 10 participants ($1,500). Additional participants are $150 each after 10.
Pay $250 Deposit
Pay Full Amount
Waiver and Liability
All participants must complete a waiver acknowledging the physical nature of the temazcal and accepting full responsibility for participation.
Contact Armando to schedule a session or request a copy of the waiver for review.
Facilitated by Armando Hart
Temple of Healing Arts • Long Beach, California