Inipi Sweat Lodge information & Dates of upcoming local offerings from Bobby Wade

Good Afternoon everyone,

This weekend as requested we will be offering a woman’s sweat lodge (run by Juliana) and a mens lodge. 

For the women we will be having hot chocolate and chicken soup after the lodge. 

Women on their moon time can’t sit in the lodge but are welcome to sit by the fire and share food after the lodge. 

After the men’s sweat there will be a BBQ 

Looking forward to seeing you around the fire! 🔥

Please contact Juli if you are coming to the women’s lodge

Contact Bobby if you are going to the men’s lodge

🦬 Sweat Lodge Details:

Dates:

Friday, 24th January 2025: Women’s Sweat Lodge (Facilitated by Juli)

Saturday, 25th January 2025: Men’s Sweat Lodge

Address:

15 Pryor Road, Verrierdale

ARRIVAL:

4-4:30 PM

LODGE START TIME:

5 PM

CEREMONY FINISHES:

6:30 PM

🧘‍♀️ Recommendations for Both Lodges:

Meditate on an intention.

No drugs or alcohol before, after, or during the ceremony.

Eat light before arriving.

Arrive well hydrated.

Bring healthy foods and coconut water to share after.

Bring a towel.

Clothing:

Women: Sarong or dress covering shoulders please.

Men: Skirt or shorts.

**Women on their sacred moon time (menstruation) are asked not to enter the lodge. This honours the traditional teachings of the grandfathers and grandmothers. If you’d like to learn more about working with this sacred time, feel free to ask.

🪶 About the Ceremony:

The Sweat Lodge is an ancient purification ceremony from the indigenous native peoples of North America and Mexico. It symbolizes moving into the womb of Mother Earth to be born again, strengthened, and renewed.

What Happens:

Four rounds of prayers and songs.

Herbs and water are placed on hot stones to create steam.

Benefits of the Sweat Lodge Include:

Cleansing and strengthening the respiratory system, purifying the digestive system, regulating the nervous system, stimulating the circulatory system, relaxing muscles, eliminating internal toxins, supporting emotional release, and collecting spiritual strength.

Contribution:

This is a donation-based ceremony. Your contribution helps honor the physical and spiritual preparation involved.

Suggested Donation: $80-$120 (Cash only, please).

🌱 Please Respect the Space:

Drive mindfully as there are children on the property.

Leave the property as you found it.

This ceremony is for everyone and promotes physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin 🙏🏼