Sweat Lodge | Earth-Sound

Inipi Ceremony

Inipi (commonly called sweat lodge) is a Lakota word meaning "breathing life". This ceremony has been transmitted through generations for thousands of years to improve people's lives. It is a sacred place to explore, develop and enhance our relationship to what is. An accelerator to spiritual growth and a powerful way to pray, cleanse and heal ourselves.

Inipi in the East Mountains

Inipi ceremony is ongoing in Tijeras, New Mexico (Yrisarri). Anyone respectful is welcome to join. It is an opportunity to honor ourselves and life on Earth.

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Preparation:

Similar to the way the Fire Keeper builds the Inipi ceremony through his/her relationship to the fire, participants build their individual ceremony within the collective ceremony - through their relationship with the Great Spirit - from the moment they commit themselves to it. All energy directed in synergy with the ceremony will accumulate to become gifted back to the participants and to Life. Clear intentions and committed engagement are what make this process powerful. Please reflect on what you would like to receive from the ceremony.

We have limited spots for about 13 people in the lodge. These spots can be a considerable blessing for people. Please avoid canceling at the last minute for that reason, which makes it difficult for someone to fill that spot.

It is important to avoid alcohol, drugs or anything that alters your natural state 24 hours prior to the ceremony. If you are taking medication, have any health issues, concerns or questions please discuss with Jacques here prior to attending.

On the day of the lodge, make sure to come well hydrated and satiated from a balanced and nourishing meal. We recommend wearing light and comfortable clothing inside the lodge, and bringing a water bottle, 3 towels, a change of clothes and a flashlight for after the lodge (we get heavily steamed in the lodge).

Mantras, healing songs and songs of love, hand drums, rattles and any appropriate musical instruments are encouraged for inside the lodge!

Afterwards, we like to share a potluck. In addition to bringing a healthy dish (please, only non-GMO food and animal products from truly caring farmers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽) , we ask that you also contribute towards kitchen clean-up when we are complete, Thank you.

A donation of $25-$80 is suggested.

The time, energy, resources and money required to produce each Inipi is considerable and your conscious gratitude, consideration and participation are GREATLY APPRECIATED!

We are looking forward to celebrating with you!

A note about Fire Keepers:

The Fire Keeper assists the medicine person by making & tending the Fire and preparing the Stone People (lava rocks) for the Inipi Ceremony. The Great Spirit manifests through the Fire as a guide and teacher for the ceremony and represents Life and Transformation. The Fire Keeper will build the ceremony through his/her relationship with the Fire. This in many ways is the most important role in the ceremony because they are the ones who hold the frequency of Harmony - making sure we are safe, protected and within a space prepared for healing and growth. It is essential that the Fire Keeper is aware of this and that his/her heart is in a good way. The resulting gifts which are then bestowed upon the Fire Keeper are many.