Yoni Steaming
Yoni steaming is one age-old remedy that has been used for thousands of years to address most of the feminine health issues that women face today. More and more women around the world are being reinitiated into this sacred feminine practice by their doulas, midwives, friends, family, and influencers on social media.
Traditionally, herbal steam baths have been used to gently cleanse, tone, and restore balance to the feminine sexual and reproductive organs. Not only has Yoni steaming been used as a remedy for Yoni health issues, but it was also used as an essential part of postpartum healing and to increase women’s sexual vitality.
What is a Yoni Steam?
Yoní (योिन) is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘source’, ‘origin’, ‘divine passage’, or ‘sacred temple’. It is used to describe the vulva, vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries, erectile tissue, and womb. It is also seen as the cosmic gateway of Shakti, the sacred feminine principle of the universal life force that rests at the base of the spine also known as kundalini or sexual energy.
What Are the Benefits of Yoni Steaming?
The following are some of the Yoni health issues that have been by Yoni steaming:
Yeast infections, vaginal odor, pH imbalances, heavy periods, missed periods, irregular periods, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), fertility issues, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, prolapsed uterus (early stages only), pelvic inflammation, general postpartum recovery, and healing of torn or scarred vulva/vaginal tissue (especially after childbirth).
Yoni steaming has been reported to assist the vaginal immune system in discharging excess fluid and toxins through the vaginal canal.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
As a result of Yoni steaming, many have reported reduced stress and tension, less inflammation, toning of the tissues (vulva, vagina, and uterus), better circulation, PMS symptom reduction, less menstrual cramping, more regularity of menstruation, increased libido, etc.
EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
► Release emotional attachments to limiting beliefs and behaviors, unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment, jealousy, or past experiences
► Cultivate self-love thorough a physical practice of self-care, increase self-acceptance and confidence
► Increase your spiritual awareness, mental clarity, and intuition by increasing the flower of energy through the chakra system
► Foster a greater sense of self-trust, intimacy, emotional healing, and creative expression
► Gain a deeper awareness of trauma, sexual issues, shame, and guilt that needs to be addressed
Do I need a Yoni steamer?
You can make or purchase a Yoni steamer, gernally its a wooden box with a hole in the top, that you sit on.
If you dont have a yoni steamer you can look up ways to steam. It has been said you can do it over the toilet, a bowl/pot.
Please research prior to trying this at home as there are precautions to take and specific times to steam and when not to steam.
*This blog is a general outline about it and by no means is suggesting how to steam or endorsing to steam. please do your own research and check with your health professional to work out if yoni steaming is beneficial and suited to you.
