Inipi - Sweat Lodge
All are welcome!
The Inipi lodge, also known as a sweat lodge, is a traditional dome-shaped structure used for ceremonies that promote spiritual growth and healing. During the ceremony, water is poured over hot stones to create steam, and prayers are offered to the Creator. This intense heat helps to detoxify the body, as well as the mind and spirit. The Inipi lodge is an important part of the Southdown Indian Mountain Healing tradition, and it is believed that the purification and renewal that comes from the sweat lodge can help to restore balance and harmony in the body, mind, and soul.
Community Lodge
Code of Conduct
In order to ensure the safety and respect of all participants, a strict code of conduct must be followed when participating in a Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Southdown Indian Mountain Healing.
All participants must remain respectful of the lodge and the other participants. Remember to enter the lodge with an open heart and an open mind.
What to Bring
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Shorts for men
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Long dress or long skirt and modest top for women
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Many people also like to bring a towel
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Large bottle filled with drinking water (non metal)
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Food items to share for potluck
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Plate, bowl, cup, and eating utensils for potluck
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Please don’t wear any metal or jewelry (including underwires) as they can become hot during the lodge.
Please Note: Women on their moon time should not attend the ceremony or ceremonial grounds.
Sharing
Bringing food to share at a Southdown Indian Mountain Healing Sweat Lodge is an important part of the ceremony. It is a way of giving back to each other and is seen as a form of giving thanks. Typically, a small feast is enjoyed after the lodge.
In addition to food, donations to purchase supplies such as wood, grandfathers/rocks, towels, or to cover travel and lodging expenses for guests conducting the lodges are also greatly appreciated.
Location
4709 Highland Drive. Longmont, CO 80503