The Closing The Bones ceremony is practiced in many traditional cultures all around the world, in some form or other, but is most recognised in the Mayan culture.
The mother is treated to a womb massage with warmed herbal and aromatherapy-infused oils, then her body is gently rocked and swayed then cocooned with rebozos and shawls. This helps mama relax, re-aligning the bones and muscles, guiding the bones back into place, helping the pelvic organs shift and the uterus to shrink back down, as well as stimulating blood flow, relaxation and muscle tension release. It is usually done within the first 40 days after birth, but can be done at any time after birth – I have performed this ceremony for mothers who have given birth many years before, as it is still so beneficial.
It also has a spiritual benefit, in allowing the mother to process her birth and postpartum, to heal emotionally and gain strength. It helps her find closure to her birth story and find her center again, to connect to her new body so that she can have increased confidence as a woman and mother.
Virginia has spent 4 days in training* with traditional Mexican midwife Naoli Veniver who taught this special postpartum ceremony over 2 days. As part of this ritual, Virginia also adds her own flavour by give acknowledgment and gratitude to each of the body parts and chakras that have played their part in the baby’s conception, and the mother’s pregnancy, birth and postpartum processes. This includes the infusion of reiki and energy healing, so that the mother is left feeling contained, whole, nurtured and healed.
The Closing The Bones ceremony is $180 in the Natural Beginnings clinic, or can be included as part of the Holistic Postpartum Nurturing Session. (Extra charge for at home visit, depending on location!)
