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Sweat Lodge

Sweat Lodge is a spiritual tradition practiced by indigenous people as a symbol of the womb of Mother Earth, of purification and rebirth. This lodge was constructed with local bamboo and natural blankets. The “grandfather” stones are heated in the sacred fire and brought into the lodge where water is poured over them creating steam. Drums are played and prayers are sang with intention of honoring our ancestors, ourselves, and the future generations. We invite you to come sit with us for our next ceremony.

Community Ceremonies
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Benefits of Sweat Lodge Ceremonies

The sweat ceremony is intended as a spiritual reunion with the creator and a respectful connection to the earth itself as much as it is meant for purging toxins out of the physical body.

  • Mental Healing - it frees the mind of distractions, offering clarity.

  • Physical Healing - it can potentially provide antibacterial and wound-healing benefits.

  • Spiritual Healing - it allows for introspection and connection to the planet and the spirit world.

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Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel, sometimes known as the Sacred Hoop, has been used by generations of various Native American tribes for health and healing. It embodies the Four Directions, as well as Father Sky, Mother Earth, and Spirit Tree—all of which symbolize dimensions of health and the cycles of life.

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Non-Traditional Lodge

This lodge honors all nations and is open to peoples of all walks of life. The construction of the lodge was done with respect given to the Lakota and Mayan teachings, honoring certain traditions of both the Inipi and Temazcal. We offer this space for a maximum of 30 participants per ceremony. Every ceremony is facilitated by a lodge pourer who had studied and trained for this path.

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Sacred Fire

I don’t believe I have ever been to a Native American ceremony that did not incorporate Sacred Fire. Fire is a gift from the Creator. It is spirit made manifest. It is untouchable yet touches us with it’s warmth and light. Just as the sun provides warmth and light, and allows growing things to flourish, fire warms our homes and cooks our food, and lights our way in the dark.

“The Sacred Fire used to heat the rocks represents the eternal fire that burns at the center of the universe.” - Dr. A.C. Ross, Lakota