As a hormone alchemist and fertility expert most of my clients are women.  I am becoming increasingly aware how “dis-connected” many women feel towards their womb centre.  So why is this? Perhaps you have been brought up to consider menstruation  as an annoyance rather than an honour;  suffered with recurrent miscarriage, sub or in-fertility, have associated  menstrual pain, fear or trauma (emotional or physical),  bleed irregularities, heavy periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, poly cystic ovaries, peri-menopause or something else? For whatever reason  I believe yoni steaming can help you re-connect with your womb centre.

Why Yoni Steam?

Yoni steaming  is traditional healing in the true sense of the word.  This sacred ritual practice helps you re-connect with your  womb whilst easing menstrual irregularities.  In the modern day we take our bodies for granted on all levels and place a huge expectation on its ability to perform on demand. Think about your  womb and her role throughout your life. Whether you have already conceived children or not she has opened and closed to your very own expectations of her. This is why yoni care and nurturing this creative temple where all things grow is so important. Whether you are wishing to create a pregnancy and child,  a business or creative project they all come from this same place of passion and life force so it’s time to reconnect and nurture her

I recently met Indra Singh, kundalini yoga teacher and founder of Silent Moon at Awaken the Goddess festival.  She explained to me that she regularly yoni steams and has taught her children to do so because the benefits are so profound.  She has kindly collaborated with me today to help explain why it is such a wonderful practice.

Indra offers  these words of Yogi Bhajan’s  to help  your womb journey. “A woman is especially sensitive to the blending of auras. If she blends her aura with one person here and another there, her aura is imprinted, and she cannot hold on to her identity. Her energy is very sensitive, and this merging of auras can have a very destructive effect on her. She can become emotionally weakened. This is very prevalent in our culture.”

9 reasons to yoni steam for fertility

1. Re-connect to the womb.  As you begin to nurture and listen to her through yoni steam meditation/ritual your connection with this vital part of you not only becomes stronger but also life giving in all ways. Like a good friend you get to know her better and your communication becomes stronger.
2. Reproductive challenges such as menstrual cramps and some forms of  sub-fertility can be caused when there is excess build up of uterine lining that was not shed in previous cycles. Yoni steams support a thorough cleanse and regular yoni steamers report reduced pain, bloating and exhaustion associated with their monthly bleed.  They also report decreased menstrual flow as well as reduce dark purple or brown blood at the onset or end of menses.
3. Regulates irregular or absent menstrual cycles
4. Speeds healing and tones the reproductive system before and after birth.  Assists with the repair of a vaginal tear, episiotomy,  C-section scar and hemorrhoids and wonderful alongside postnatal nutrition programme
5. Believed to help reduce uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine weakness, uterine prolapse & endometriosis .
6. Relieves chronic vaginal/yeast infections especially when combined with probiotics or a nutrition programme
7. Eases symptoms of  dryness or pain during intercourse
8. Helps to detoxify the womb and remove physical and emotional toxins from the body – this is especially worthwhile post miscarriage or failed assisted conception and alongside reiki
9. Helps to release stored emotions and tap into the energy that is our creative potential.

How  to yoni steam for fertility

“Yoni steaming is a sacred meditation and it should be treated this way so that you can gain the maximum benefit from the experience.”

Simply heat about a cup full of the ingredients in  about a litre of water . Place the herbs  & water into a large pot. Let the water simmer (not boil) for about 20 minutes. Make sure the pot is covered at all times. This will make sure that the initial vapour cycles back into the pot and doesn’t get lost. The vapour carries the medicinal particles of the herbs. Once the 20 minutes have passed, you are free to take the lid from the pot to let the water and vapour cool down to a temperature that is  not going to be super sensitive  – remember your Yoni is super sensitive so be careful. Dis-robe from the waist down and  sit above the bowl of steaming herbal ingredients for about 30 minutes.  The gentle heat carries the steam ingredients to the exterior tissues of your vagina/vulva.  This increases circulation to the vulva area, allowing the bloodstream to  absorb the healing properties of the ingredients into the inner reproductive system, including the uterus. This helps to relax and cleanse the uterus.  The result is a healthier, more pleasant cycle and a more connected you.   Personally, I find   it easier to pour the  hot contents into the toilet  to yoni steam but Indra has kindly  made a video  how to yoni steam .

When to yoni steam  for fertility

Begin  by choosing ingredients  and timing for your yoni steams to support your specific needs.  If you are very logical then you may prefer to work with your womb cycle but if you prefer the more “shakti” aspect of  moon energy then work with the moon.

Preparing for pregnancy/B4 baby  – you can yoni steam weekly if you like!

Trying to Conceive: Days 1- to ovulation.  It might be useful for you to read ovulation timing

Post miscarriage or failed assisted conception: this will depend on post miscarriage bleed.  If you are on a “cleanse” then  do it weekly until your cycle regulates.  If you are actively trying to conceive then days 1 – ovulation.  

Pregnancy:  No yoni steams please!

Moon ritual: Traditionally the moon is believed to control water .  The new moon  is a time for  setting intention and many women begin their bleed at this time.  The full moon is a time to “let go and release” and for many women they ovulate at this time.  Both these times are excellent for yoni steams. If you read my blogs regularly you know that I recommend working with the moon to support your fertility journey using creation fertility guidance cards but you can use yoni steams as your ritual with the Creation Fertility toolkit  

As we reach the full moon this month  (Sunday 26th August 2018) ask yourself these questions:

Have you ignored the sacredness of your own divine connection with your physical being?

Have you cut off your ability to go within and listen to your  creative centre?

Have you turned away and ignored her attempt to communicate?

Are you friends with your womb?

I think that the answer for many of you will be “yes” or “I am not sure”.  The sacred womb area represents a woman’s “home”, her “creative centre”.   So this month, set your intention to yoni steam and reconnect with your creative centre

Choosing yoni steam ingredients to support fertility:

The flowers  both Indra  and I use are organic and hand picked.    I use ingredients from my garden!.  Yoni steaming has never been about just placing herbs in a pan and hoping for the best. Indra has created a beautiful blend  – you can buy it here  or you can email me and find out what I have available – ingredients change with each season.  Lavender and rose feature as two of the main flowers in  both of our  steam blends  – more of this below! Each blend is personally blessed by Indra or me dependent on who you get it from !.   Indra’s  blend also contains her Maiden Mother Crone flower elixir. Scroll down for Indra’s discount code!

This month  I have been offering a selection of the following herbs and flowers from my garden for my yoni steaming clients .  You need about a cupful in total of the ingredients to yoni steam.

Red Raspberry leaf:  The properties in raspberry leaf  encourage the uterus to relax. Within my clinic I recommend my pregnant clients drink it as a tea towards the end of the pregnancy or post miscarriage.  Raspberry leaves are high in carotenoids, citric acid, tannins, vitamin A, B complex, C, and E. They also contain iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and silica. It is a useful plant for general preparation for pregnancy, post miscarriage or failed assisted conception.  I recommend you include raspberry leaf in your yoni steam  if you suffer with  heavy menstrual bleeding or have had uterine surgery in any form (surgical miscarriage, c-section,  fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, prolapse, previous uterine hemorrhage) to help recovery and tone the uterus.

 Yoni steams  help heal and prepare for pregnancy but I suggest you do them for at least 3 months prior trying to conceive.

Lavender flowers:  A truly relaxing herb lavender properties help promote  menstrual flow  whilst emotionally the aroma help to soothe and calm those hormone rushes!

Sage:  an astringent and spiritually cleansing

Thyme: a cleansing herb which emotionally helps “let go of sadness”.  It is also an antiseptic and great for the immune system and auto immune conditions plus an aphrodisiac!

Nettle: (include root but wash well) . Nettle root and leaves are high in minerals, vitamins and chlorophyll. This herb is supportive of gentle cleansing especially for the kidneys and liver so helpful for heavy menstruation and hormone balance.

Rosemary:  This aromatic antimicrobial herb  helps treat bacterial infections and speeds wound healing.  It is also used to stimulate menstruation so only use a few sprigs  if you are wanting your bleed!

Rose petals, geranium or jasmine flowers Long a symbol of love and purity roses are an excellent tonic for the womb, calming premenstrual tension, promoting vaginal secretions and regulating the menstrual cycle. Rose helps open the heart and restores balance and sweetness to the body and soul. Geranium: Once used as a general healing herb but I have found it to be one of the best balancing oils – harmonising extreme conditions both physically and mentally supporting  anxiety, tension, moods and fears.  Geranium helps relieves fluid retention and acts as a tonic for the liver. The perfect  plant for fertility, menstrual and menopausal issues. Jasmine: The delicate white flowers of this wonderful plant  is a valuable remedy for the skin, helps to calm nerves and soothe emotions. Perhaps the most valued oil in childbirth it is considered to hasten delivery  whilst relieving pain. A superb hormone balancer  jasmine has been used to  relieve spasms in the uterus and  soothe menstrual pain.  The aroma is deeply relaxing and believed to be an aphrodisiac.

You can also add 10 drops of my aromatherapy hormone balancing oil –  Creation Essence in your yoni steam or anoint yourself with Creation essence post  or pre- steam to ground and seal your intention or maybe add to this combination

Fertility blend: Rosemary (increases circulation to the reproductive organs), Wormwood (Antifungal and antibacterial), Basil (Uterine stimulant), Calendula (Cleansing, lessens inflammation), chamomile (calming and gently cleansing), Red Rose Petals (Cooling, gentle and astringent to the tissues of the genitals), Lavender (antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative, relaxing nerving).

Buy Indra’s yoni steam ingredients using coupon code yoni10 

Disclaimer: This information is meant for general guidance only and cannot be construed as recommendation. The suggestions do not take into account allergies, sensitivities, pregnancies, medication or any other health issues which may impact on the use of  any of the plants. Naturopathic consultations and assessment are recommended on an individual basis. For correct use please request advice from a qualified herbalist, aromatherapist or health practitioner before using.

References:  Simpson, M., Parsons, M., Greenwood, J., & Wade, K. (2001). Raspberry leaf in pregnancy: its safety and efficacy in labor. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 46(2), 51-59.
– Weed, Susun. (n.d.) Herbal Allies for Pregnancy Problems. Retrieved online from: http://susunweed.com/Article_Pregnancy_Problems.htm
– Romm, Aviva. (2010). Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health. St. Louis, Missouri: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier
About Indra:

Indra  Singh creates healing offerings by the cycles of the moon. She supports others in reaching for their authentic truth so that they can acknowledge their shadow and bring themselves to light.  She has over 25 years of yoga experience and facilitates yoga nidra sessions to those who suffer with addiction and mental illness.

Justine Evans ND – Fertility Expert & Hormone Alchemist is the Founder of Creation Fertility and its products.  Justine offers a multi dimensional approach to  fertility blending Nutritional Therapy with alchemy and yogic philosophy. Call 07747 133170 to book an appointment with her now.

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