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A sweat lodge for a few people is today offered to many. This was the case at James Arthur Ray's Spiritual Warrior retreat last week. Participants paid over $9000 for a five-day event, including food and accommodations at a remote site
On Thursday, October 8, 2009, two people were killed and dozens sickened as a result of a ceremonial sweat lodge held at a retreat near Sedona. In Sedona and beyond, people are curious about James Arthur Ray, the retreat's leader.