All About Vaginal Steaming
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The ancient practice of Vaginal Steaming has been used by many cultures to help with chronic menstrual disorders and infertility. Different than the idea of ‘douching’ - which is a dangerous way of trying to clean the vagina, yoni steaming is a practice of sitting over a pot of steaming medicinal herbs. The heat from the steam helps to increase circulation and brings fresh oxygenated blood to the tissues. The vapour from the steaming herbs also carries volatile oils that promote cleansing of the womb space and help to strengthen and tone the tissues.
Yoni steaming is also know as Bajos, V-steam, or Chai-yok.
Why would you want to yoni steam?
Not only is yoni steaming pleasurable & grounding, it can ease & improve a variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following…
Infertility
Painful period
Fibroids, Cysts
Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
Uterine weakness, Uterine prolapse
Irregular menstruation-heavy, light, prolonged, clots
Infections, bacteria imbalances, yeast/fungal growths, odours
Sores, Wounds, Blisters
Postpartum discomfort
Pre-menstrual symptoms, Menopausal symptoms
Trauma, Grief
Steaming with our specifically-formulated herbal blends can help to cleanse stagnant blood left in the uterus, regulate the menstrual cycle, and even help to balance hormones. The herbal blends we’ve selected also speed healing and tonification after child birth, improve blood quality, increase blood circulation, warm the uterus, and can help energetically release stored emotions.
In addition, many women enjoy the practice of yoni steaming simply because it feels good! It’s relaxing, and encourages us to slow down, take time for ourselves, & connect consciously to our womb space.
We recommend yoni steaming while listening to a womb healing meditation. Alternatively, you can simply bring awareness to your breath & womb space while steaming, and visualize your intention for the steam. More on how to here.
When NOT to steam…
As with most health practices, there are times when steaming is not a good idea. It is not ok to steam if you have an IUD. The steam can cause the uterus to contract and move, which can compromise the position and efficacy of the device. For this same reason, do not steam during pregnancy, as the contractions of the uterus and the cleansing of excess tissue build up can cause a potential miscarriage. Do not steam if you have an infection, fever or open sores and blisters. The steam can aggravate the condition - think of it as adding more heat to a fire. Lastly, do not steam during menstruation. You are already in the process of shedding the uterus lining, and this is already an energetically exhausting process. This is the time for relaxing and honouring the womb space, adding any extra stimulation can cause heavy bleeding, intense cramping and discomfort.
How often is it recommended to steam?
General Self Care: 1-4 times per month
Pain, Cramps, Bloating, Exhaustion: 2-3 times the week before menstruation
Fertility Concerns: 1-2 times per week
Postpartum Healing: 2-3 times per week for 4 weeks
Menopausal Complaints or Maintenance: 3-4 times per year
Our Yoni Steaming Blends…
Nourish
To help tone, nourish and moisturize the vaginal tissue
Rose: Relieves menstrual cramps, heals skin conditions, soothes nerves, relieves stress, calms tissues, treats infections, anti-inflammatory
Motherwort: Helps prevent blood clots, improves circulation, nourishes emotions, uterine tonic, regulates menstruation, brings on delayed period, soothes cramps, calms pain
Raspberry: Increases fertility, boosts immune, protects heart, anti-inflammatory, regulates hormones, treats skin conditions, strengthen and tones uterine muscles
Dong Quai: Treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, relieves cramps, treats infertility, regulates estrogen levels, strengthens and tones uterine tissue, regulate menstrual cycle, increases blood flow, treats PCOS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids, treats menopausal symptoms
Black Cohosh: Treat menopausal symptoms, relieves painful periods and cramping, balances hormones, estrogen receptor modulator, relaxes uterus, improves uterine tone, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, analgesic
Chamomile: Reduces muscle spasms, helps remedy PMS symptoms, treats menstrual disorders, treats skin conditions, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic
Marshmallow: Relieves vaginal irritations, soothes skin conditions, heals skin wounds
St.Johns Wort: Relieves menopausal and PMS symptoms, treats skin conditions
Relieve
To help relieve the womb of cramps and pain
Rose: Relieves menstrual cramps, heals skin conditions, soothes nerves, relieves stress, calms tissues, treats infections, anti-inflammatory
Motherwort: Helps prevent blood clots, improves circulation, nourishes emotions, uterine tonic, regulates menstruation, brings on delayed period, soothes cramps, calms pain
Calendula: Heals skin conditions, relieves muscle spasms, eliminates cramps, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer
Dong Quai: Treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, relieves cramps, treats infertility, regulates estrogen levels, strengthens and tones uterine tissue, regulate menstrual cycle, increases blood flow, treats PCOS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids, treats menopausal symptoms
Black cohosh: Treat menopausal symptoms, relieves painful periods and cramping, balances hormones, estrogen receptor modulator, relaxes uterus, improves uterine tone, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, analgesic
Chamomile: Reduces muscle spasms, helps remedy PMS symptoms, treats menstrual disorders, treats skin conditions, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic
Lemon Balm: Relieves stagnation, relaxes muscles, relieves cramps, increases GABA, calms and sedates nervous system
St.Johns Wort: Relieves menopausal and PMS symptoms, treats skin conditions
Fertility
To help enhance fertility and hormone balance
Rose: Relieves menstrual cramps, heals skin conditions, soothes nerves, relieves stress, calms tissues, treats infections, anti-inflammatory
Motherwort: Helps prevent blood clots, improves circulation, nourishes emotions, uterine tonic, regulates menstruation, brings on delayed period, soothes cramps, calms pain
Lady’s Mantle: Relieves menstrual cramps and pain, stops spotting, decreases excess bleeding, relieves menopausal symptoms, anti-inflammatory, helps with uterine prolapse, regulates menstruation
Raspberry: Increases fertility, boosts immune, protects heart, anti-inflammatory, regulates hormones, treats skin conditions, strengthen and tones uterine muscles
Rosemary: Improves mood, relieves pain, protects immune, increases circulation, detoxifies, prevents bacterial infection, treats skin conditions, increases hair growth, prevents cancer, reduces stress, balances hormones
Dong Quai: Treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, relieves cramps, treats infertility, regulates estrogen levels, strengthens and tones uterine tissue, regulate menstrual cycle, increases blood flow, treats PCOS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids, treats menopausal symptoms
Damiana: Used for many menstrual disorders, progesterone binding, helps with anxiety and depression, sexual stimulant
Bless
To physically & energetically bless the womb
Rose: Relieves menstrual cramps, heals skin conditions, soothes nerves, relieves stress, calms tissues, treats infections, anti-inflammatory
Holy Basil: Calms stress, boosts immunity, breaks up mucus and phlegm, anti-inflammatory, shen tonic, cleanses toxins
Motherwort: Helps prevent blood clots, improves circulation, nourishes emotions, uterine tonic, regulates menstruation, brings on delayed period, soothes cramps, calms pain
Raspberry: Increases fertility, boosts immune, protects heart, anti-inflammatory, regulates hormones, treats skin conditions, strengthen and tones uterine muscles
Dong Quai: Treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, relieves cramps, treats infertility, regulates estrogen levels, strengthens and tones uterine tissue, regulate menstrual cycle, increases blood flow, treats PCOS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids, treats menopausal symptoms
Sage: Anti-inflammatory, enhances brain function, alleviate night sweats and hot flashes, blesses and cleanse the body
Lavender: Calms stress, relaxes nervous system, helps regenerate cells, prevents scarring, heals wounds, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
Read more about HOW to yoni steam here. Purchase the blend that best suits you here.
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