Mens Sweat Lodge Retreat
A day of brotherhood
strength and renewal
Men's sweatlodge weekend retreat in planning summer 2025. Join waitlist below.
Step away from the noise, the demands, and the weight of daily life—this is your time to reconnect, reset, and release. This men’s day retreat is a powerful opportunity to gather in sacred space, honouring the ancient traditions of the Sweat Lodge. It’s a call to those seeking deep restoration, clarity, and the strength that comes from true connection—with nature, with self, and with a circle of men walking the same path.
Through ritual, breath, heat, and intention, you will strip away what no longer serves you. The Sweat Lodge will take you into the depths of purification, while cacao opens the heart, softening barriers and guiding you toward inner stillness. This is a space to release burdens, reclaim your power, and walk forward lighter, clearer, and more aligned. Whether you come for the healing, the brotherhood, or the chance to simply be, this day is an offering—an invitation to surrender, reconnect, and remember who you truly are.
Vinyasa Yoga Flow
Breathwork & Pranayama
Meditation
Sauna Session (alternative to sweat lodge)
Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Sound Scape
Kambo Workshop
Bonfire & Jam session
Location
Remind Rituals
Earth and Fire
The Sweat Lodge: An Ancient Purification Ritual
Step into the sacred space of the Sweat Lodge—an ancient purification ceremony that has been practiced for centuries by indigenous cultures around the world. This deeply transformative ritual invites you to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit through heat, steam, and sacred intention. Enclosed in a dark, womb-like structure made from natural materials, the lodge represents rebirth—a space to release what no longer serves you and emerge renewed.
Guided by our experienced facilitator, Daniel, this traditional practice is a profound journey of surrender, resilience, and connection to the elements. Heated volcanic stones, known as grandmothers, are placed in the center of the lodge, glowing with ancestral wisdom. As water is poured over them, steam rises, carrying prayers, chants, and deep healing into every breath. The heat intensifies, encouraging detoxification, mental clarity, and an unparalleled sense of presence.
The experience is both powerful and humbling, a reminder of our deep connection to the earth, our ancestors, and ourselves. Within the lodge, time slows, the mind quiets, and the body releases tension, toxins, and emotional weight. By the time you step out, you will feel lighter, clearer, and profoundly renewed.
The Benefits of the Sweat Lodge
Physical Detoxification – Sweating deeply removes toxins, supports the lymphatic system, and improves circulation.
Mental Clarity & Focus – The intense heat quiets the mind, allowing for deep meditation, visioning, and insight.
Emotional Release – The ceremony creates a space for emotional purging, helping to release grief, stress, and anxiety.
Spiritual Connection – Rooted in ancient wisdom, the lodge fosters a deep sense of connection with nature, self, and the unseen realms.
Resilience & Rebirth – Emerging from the lodge is like being reborn—leaving behind old energies and stepping into renewal and strength.
This is more than just sweating—it’s a sacred rebirth, a journey through heat, breath, and spirit. Are you ready to surrender, cleanse, and emerge transformed?
From the earthy tones of hapē, through the melting heat of sauna and sweat lodge to the invigorating benefits of ice baths, challenge yourself to get rid of limiting beliefs, tap into your true power and set new horizons.
Arthur
Yoga is more than poses in the confines of a studio.
Yoga is a philosophy system and a lifestyle aimed at awakening presence, cultivating balance, and aligning with the deeper rhythms of life.
Through ancient wisdom and grounded practice, I offer tools to help you reconnect—with your body, with nature, and with the quiet truth within. This path is not about perfection, but about living well, with intention, joy, and a heart open to what is sacred in the everyday."
My journey led me to the Krishna Village in Australia, where I immersed myself in yogic living and conscious community. From there, I traveled across continents—from the Pacific all the way to the Caribbean sea, through Vipassana meditation in the stillness of France, teaching, learning, and deepening my path.
Now rooted back in Aotearoa New Zealand, I work closely with the local community, sharing practices that empower people to live more authentically, in health, connection, and quiet strength.
Daniel
Daniel Monterigues is an enthusiastic health coach, poet, and shamanic practitioner. With a degree in social communication and journalism, he has spent the last ten years living and studying the natural world through Universal Shamanism.
In New Zealand, he has been creating spaces for spiritual ceremonies, such as Sweat Lodges and Kambô sittings, for the past few years. His true passion is sharing the message of integration with nature through the wisdom of the indigenous cultures. He aims to help people achieve genuine health and fulfillment by fostering a deeper sense of belonging to the Earth.
Sauna Session
We invite you to experience the deep cleansing and rejuvenation of a traditional Turkish sauna. Rooted in centuries-old healing practices, this immersive heat therapy works to purify the body, relax the mind, and restore vitality.
The warm, steamy environment opens the pores, promotes detoxification, and enhances circulation, helping to flush out toxins while deeply nourishing the skin. As your muscles relax and tension melts away, the sauna aids in reducing stress, improving respiratory function, and supporting overall well-being.
Beyond the physical benefits, the steam sauna serves as a sacred space for stillness and renewal—a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you seek deep relaxation, clarity of mind, or a reset for the body, this traditional practice offers a powerful gateway to holistic healing and rejuvenation.
At the retreat, the sauna will be available for use throughout the day, allowing you to immerse in this ancient ritual at your own pace, complementing the other grounding and restorative experiences we have curated for you.
The Kai
Chelsea and her Mum Di will be cooking for the men's day, crafting vibrant, plant based, refined sugar free and mostly gluten free dishes that not only tantalise the taste buds but also heal and nourish the body.
The dishes are inspired by Ayurvedic principles, global flavours, and colours. The creations bring a symphony of healing energy to the body, by fostering a holistic approach to wellness through mindful, plant-powered living.