History of Firewalking

The ancient art of firewalking is relatively unknown in our Western culture with many people seeing it for the first time on television shows like Survivor and MTV's Road Rules.

Although firewalking is relatively new to us, cultures all over the world have practiced firewalking and firedancing rituals since prerecorded history. Firewalking and prayer are two of the oldest rituals on the planet. There is even reference to firewalking in the bible: Proverbs 6:28: 'Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned'; and Isaiah 43:2: 'When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned'.

Romans were exempted from paying taxes if they could demonstrate their ability to walk on fire without burning.

Kung bushmen in Africa firedance as a powerful healing ritual for their tribe. Their ceremony not only includes firewalking, but also rolling on the fire.

The Greek Anastenarides dance on hot coals for hours to honor Saint Constantine and Saint Helen.

The Kahunas of Hawaii let molten lava harden just enough to hold their weight before walking on it. 

In Bali, firedancing is the coming of age ritual for seven-year-old girls.

Fire immunity and firewalking rituals have been practiced in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, China, Egypt, Figi, Greece, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malasia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, Trinidad, South Africa, and the list goes on.

So what do all these ancient people and cultures know about firewalking that we don't? They have turned their reverence of fire into ceremonies and rituals to enhance their well-being and communities. They understand that the benefits of firewalking clearly outweigh the risks.

You are invited to experience the ancient art of firewalking for yourself. Fire Power Seminars will guide you on how to use firewalking as a transformational and empowering tool to break through your self-imposed limits, step into your power and make the shifts you want to see in your personal and professional life.