Yoni Herbal Steam

I. AM. WOMAN. 
HONOR your reproductive system! Connect with the power of feminine ancestral lineage and HEAL that collective pain, and female trauma. Revitalize your life energy. One of my favorite quotes on yoni steaming - “When a woman steams her yoni she is able to naturally and intentionally create a space for old energy to be released and new energy and vitality to be received.”
WHAT IS YONI STEAMING?
-Yoni steaming is the ancient feminine self care ritual of cleansing, renewing, and soothing the vaginal tissues, womb, and reproductive organs by sitting, squatting, or kneeling over a yoni stool, bowl, or basin filled with feminine, reproductive herbs and allowing that steam to permeate the vagina and inner tissues lending a multitude of benefits both physical, and spiritual as well as emotional and mental. Women across the globe have used these ancient cultural traditions as a way to connect with the divine feminine, balance and connect their lunar cycles, increase fertility, cleanse the womb, nourish the female organs through hormonal transitions such as menopause, postpartum, and quite possibly most important - cases of sexual trauma, assault, rape, as a means of deep feminine healing and reconnection. Also called V steaming, or vaginal steaming in the western part of the world! 
WHAT DOES THE WORD YONI MEAN AND WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
The word Yoni is a sanskrit term for the female reproduction organs (including vulva and vagina) The term directly translates to mean - womb, sacred space, divine passage. In Hinduism the power of the goddess and the origin of life is celebrated and channeled with the term yoni. The term varies in different countries from “chai-yok” in Korean, “bajos” in South and Central America, and in the world of Ayurvedic medicine - yoni swedana 
WHY YONI STEAM? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
*Balances menstrual cycles, helping to induce stagnant menstration, or helping to lighten a heavy flow 
*Aids in comfort of PMS symptoms especially cramps, pain, fatigue 
*Reduces and relieves pain with sexual intercourse 
*Relieves itchiness, dryness 
*Aids in treatment of uterine fibroids as well as ovarian cysts 
*Promotes fertility 
*Nourishes skin and tissues of the vagina
*Helps prepare for labor and birth
*Helps postpartum healing - including miscarriage and abortion
*Balances hormones
*Promotes healing and aids in healing of trauma and sexual assault 
*Helps clear vaginal yeast infections, imbalances 
*Brings the body back to channeling the divine feminine 
WHEN SHOULD I NOT YONI STEAM?
****DO NOT******** Yoni Steam if 
*During  active menstruation 
*Pregnancy 
*during ovulation IF you want to conceive 
*immediate postpartum (get the okay from your doctor first!) 
*have an IUD or another contraceptive device 
*have open wounds or any type of vaginal infection 
*remove genital piercings before steaming 
HOW TO YONI STEAM?
Boil 4-6 cups of water. Choose a large bowl or basin to prepare your yoni steam - there are MANY options for this from average glass bowls, kitchen pots, sitz bath basins, as well as fancier options designed for yoni steaming. Use 4-6 tablespoons of yoni herbs. Add herbs to hot water. Stir to combine. At this time I urge you to make this practice your own. Channel your energy into what you’re doing, as you add the herbs remember their purposes both medicinal and metaphysical, channel the power of the divine feminine as you stir your yoni steam. Before sitting, squatting, or kneeling, PLEASE be sure you test the temperature of the steam by placing your hand above the basin - if the temperature allows, lower yourself over that steam, cover your lower half with a towel so no steam escapes, and remain seated until there is no more steam. Use this time to meditate, heal, focus on what your intentions are. And remember - you’re a fucking POWERFUL goddess. POWERFUL. 
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I YONI STEAM?
This is your practice, your intentions, your feminine energy nourishment. Typical recommendations would tell you 1-3x per month. Some people yoni steam with the change of seasons right before their cycles. I tell you - whenever you damn well want to aside from the exceptions listed above!!! 
WHATS IN THE YONI STEAM?
*Lavender - lubricates, aids in a healthy menstrual flow, antibacterial support, aids in anxiety
*Rosemary - boosts circulation, herb of protection, acts as a stimulant to the reproductive organs, eliminates stagnant blood, and blocked energy. antiseptic and anti fungal
*Calendula - aids in healing tissues and skin, cellular repair, perfect for postpartum, miscarriage, and abortion healing
*Mugwort - THE yoni herb! Balancing female hormone production, supports uterine health, eases pain associated with menstrual cycles especially cramps, induces stagnant cycles
*Chamomile - known as the "grandmother" herb, helps soothe cramping, and pain
*Yarrow- powerful in fighting infections, calming traumatized skin especially helps pain and itching associated with stitches
*Red Raspberry Leaf - another divine feminine herb, helps to support urinary and reproductive organs
*Ashwagandha - increases blood flow, improves mood, aids in stress relief 
*Dandelion Root - helps the body to rid excess estrogen, and sugars
Not necessary but HIGHLY recommended to pair with our YONI OIL - your yoni will thank us!
YONI RITUAL OIL -
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