SWEAT LODGE

The Sweat Lodge ceremony is a Native American purification ceremony, also known as “Inipi” meaning “to live again’. The ceremony begins with preparing the sacred space. Guests are encouraged to help build the fire and wrap blankets around the Inipi. This is a beautiful way to familiarize yourself with the space, speak directly with Alejandro, and contribute your energy to the community and ceremony itself.

Once the space is prepared, Alejandro will lead a conversation and share more about these sacred traditions before participants enter the sweat lodge. Once inside, fire heated rocks are brought into the structure, and water is poured on them to create steam for purification. Alejandro will drum, chant, and sing as he guides the sacred experience. The ceremony consists of four rounds which represents the four directions: North, South, East, and West. The four rounds with breaks will take approximately two hours in total, depending on the needs and energy of the group.

Sweat Lodge Preparation

• No alcohol or drugs within 24 hours

• Eat light; do not enter with a full stomach.

• Journal beforehand. Set intentions. Feel free to bring your written words on a piece of paper to burn in the fire.

• Come with an open mind and heart.

• Wear loose clothing, such as a sarong, dress, or lose shorts. You will get dirty!

• Do not bring towels from your room or electronics to the ceremony area.

• You can bring water, but keep it on the stairs, away from the fire.