Walk on fire - FAQs
What does it take to walk on burning hot coals? Read on, to find out.
Do I actually walk on a flaming fire?
No. By the time you come out of the training seminar, the fire bed itself will have burnt down to hot embers. There will be no flames.
Does it hurt?
Surprisingly enough, everybody’s firewalking experience is unique to himself or herself. There are very obvious physical reasons why firewalking is possible. These will be explained during the training. The hardest thing to overcome is the fear of taking the first step!
What does it feel like?
Opinions vary. A number of people cannot remember having any physical sensation at all about the experience. Some report that it was freezing cold – ‘like walking on snow’, whereas others report it was ‘like walking on carpet.’
Is it real fire?
Yes. Burning at a mean temperature of 1236°F! To put this into perspective paper combusts at 451°F and aluminium melts at 1100°F.
What is burnt?
A combination of pine, ash and oak, broken down into a smooth red hot path, 20ft long by 3ft wide.
How many steps will it take me?
Depending upon your length of stride, between 7 and 10 steps.
Do I have to run?
Not at all, normal walking pace is sufficient.
What happens if I should stop half way through?
Don’t worry, you won’t!
What happens if it rains?
Firewalking isn’t really weather dependent. Provisions are made for all types of weather conditions and as long as the wood is kept dry prior to lighting, the event will go ahead.
Do I actually walk on a flaming fire?
No. By the time you come out of the training seminar, the fire bed itself will have burnt down to hot embers. There will be no flames.
Does it hurt?
Surprisingly enough, everybody’s firewalking experience is unique to himself or herself. There are very obvious physical reasons why firewalking is possible. These will be explained during the training. The hardest thing to overcome is the fear of taking the first step!
What does it feel like?
Opinions vary. A number of people cannot remember having any physical sensation at all about the experience. Some report that it was freezing cold – ‘like walking on snow’, whereas others report it was ‘like walking on carpet.’
Is it real fire?
Yes. Burning at a mean temperature of 1236°F! To put this into perspective paper combusts at 451°F and aluminium melts at 1100°F.
What is burnt?
A combination of pine, ash and oak, broken down into a smooth red hot path, 20ft long by 3ft wide.
How many steps will it take me?
Depending upon your length of stride, between 7 and 10 steps.
Do I have to run?
Not at all, normal walking pace is sufficient.
What happens if I should stop half way through?
Don’t worry, you won’t!
What happens if it rains?
Firewalking isn’t really weather dependent. Provisions are made for all types of weather conditions and as long as the wood is kept dry prior to lighting, the event will go ahead.
