What is Firewalking?

 Firewalking is basically walking barefoot over a bed of hot coals and not getting burned.
It is a powerful tool to help transform fear and to inspire you to do things you never thought possible.
Silver Birch or Oak is burnt and then broken down into a smooth red hot path of coals
between 15-20ft long and 2-3ft wide.
When it comes time to walk the coals will be burning at a toasty warm core temperature of approximately 800*  Fahrenheit.

The History of Firewalking

The oldest recorded firewalk took place in India over 3000 years ago
and evidence of firewalking has been found on every continent except Antarctica.
From the shamanic Hawaiian Kahunas walking over red hot lava
to the healing ceremonies of the !Kung Bushmen of the African Kalahari desert, t
he act of firewalking still forms a key religious and spiritual practice of indigenous people the world over.

Tolly Burkan and Tony Robbins are credited with the roots of modern firewalking.
Today, firewalking has gone from an esoteric discipline bordering on the ‘supernatural’
to a practice that is utilised for team building exercises
with corporations as Microsoft, American Express and Barclays.

How is Firewalking Possible?

There are various theories as to how and why it is possible to walk barefoot over a bed of hot coals without injury.
At one end of the spectrum we have a scientific explanation based upon the principles of heat conductivity and thermal insulation. Many of these reports focus on both the poor conductivity of wooden coals in terms of heat transfer to the skin (that is why iron saucepans favour wooden handles) and the short contact time between the sole of the foot and the hot coals themselves (in the same way we can juggle a very hot baked potato between the hands).

Some scientists even suggest the ‘Leidenfrost Effect’ may play a part. This occurs when a cold wet object (the foot) contacts a hot dry object (the coals); the resulting water vapours form a barrier of steam and since steam is a relatively poor conductor of heat, the foot remains unharmed.
On the other hand, the fact that there is no definitive ‘physical’ explanation for why firewalking is possible leaves room for a more ‘non-scientific’ understanding. This ‘esoteric’ or ‘spiritual’ explanation is based upon the concepts of ‘heightened body energy’ and an enhanced state of consciousness.

FireWalk Scotland believe, that with correct training, every single person has the innate ability and skills to walk safely across hot coals without injury; regardless of the belief system that is adopted.

Who Will be Teaching Me to Firewalk?

The firewalk will be run by Stuart Farquhar of FireWalk Scotland.
Stuart trained in Portugal with Tolly Burkan, Rolf Beckman from FIRE and Walter Honneger.
He has safely guided many people from all walks of life over hot coals.
Stuart has a Masters Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP, Stress Management and Life Coaching,
and is registered with the NHS and GHR.
He has been a consultant for the Scotsman Newspaper for stress management.

Your firewalk will take place in a beautiful natural environment,
it will be hard to find a more inspirational location!

How Do I Learn to Firewalk?

There is no illusion or ‘trick’ to firewalking.
We believe that people learn best through a combination of humour, metaphor and experience, 
which will all take place during a three hour build-up
before you make the personal the choice whether or not to walk on the coals.
No special materials are used and you are not hypnotised or put into any altered state of consciousness.
The training you receive has been developed to ensure you walk over hot coals with confidence and safely!

What Does Walking Over Hot Coals Feel Like?
You'll never know if you don’t try.!

We all experience things differently…..

What Happens If I Stop Halfway Through?

To our knowledge no-one has ever stopped halfway through a firewalk!
You will be in a focussed state of mind when you cross the coals,
and the last thing you will think about is stopping!  

Will I Burn if I Walk Over Hot Coals?

It is an inherent fact that fire burns and therefore firewalking does involve an element of risk.
Millions of people have walked across hot coals, and some have picked up some small blisters,
but only a very small percentage have suffered any serious burns.
Firewalking can be dangerous if the training is carried out by inexperienced persons.
Likewise, injuries can occur should you fail to adhere to the exact instructions given during the event.

Has Anyone Refused to Walk Across Hot Coals?

The life skills you learn during the whole event last forever,
and the personal DECISION you make to walk or not to walk
is in itself more important than anything else,
and you are encouraged only to make that decision when you get to the fire.

How do I Personally Benefit From Walking Over Hot Coals?

Just by attending a firewalk event shows tremendous courage
and a willingness to achieve something previously thought to be impossible.

Once again, it’s an individual thing –

What Happens on the Night of the Event?

The only way to find out is by being there!
But you had better believe it's much more than just a firewalk....

See you there!

Alcohol and Prescribed/Non-Prescribed Drugs

Firewalking creates a natural high which can last for months!
No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are permitted before or during the event.
Any person who appears to be visibly intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
will be declined the opportunity to firewalk.
If you have a medical condition or are taking any prescribed medication you are unsure about,
please refer to your GP for advice.