FAQS
Yoni steams are a holistic health practice in which a woman allows the warmth of herbal steam to gently permeate the exterior of her vagina.
Essentially, herbs are brewed in a steam bowl that is placed under you or under your open seated chair. You sit and receive the moist warmth of the healing steam.
It enters your body directly through your yoni and penetrates to your uterus, pelvis, and even up through a deep central channel connecting to your heart so you can feel better in your body and your life.
Yoni Steaming Information
What is Yoni Steaming?
Yoni steams are a holistic health practice in which a woman allows the warmth of herbal steam to gently permeate the exterior of her vagina.
Between menstruation, sexual intercourse, and childbirth, the vagina withstands a lot. When you add changing hormones and pelvic floor issues to the mix, sometimes the vaginal area is anything but comfortable. That's why the ancient practice of yoni steaming is coming back.
Essentially, herbs are brewed in a steam bowl that is placed under you or under your open seated chair. You sit and receive the moist warmth of the healing steam.
It enters your body directly through your yoni and penetrates to your uterus, pelvis, and even up through a deep central channel connecting to your heart so you can feel better in your body and your life.
Possible benefits of Yoni steams include:
Regulate irregular menstrual cycles, reduce painful periods, bloating, and exhaustion associated with menstruation.
Decrease menstrual flow as well as reduce dark purple or brown blood at the onset of menses.
Promote fertility.
Postpartum recovery by aiding in the repair of vaginal tears & episiotomy.
Eases pain during intercourse.
Heal from emotional or sexual traumas.
Reduce uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts PCOS, uterine weakness and prolapse & endometriosis.
Relieve chronic yeast infections.
Detoxify the womb and remove toxins from the body.
Release stored emotions.
Stabilizes moods, helps with relaxation & stress relief.
Stronger & more frequent orgasms.
Tap into your creative potential, art & projects.
Increase libido & reignite sensual passion
Deepen connection to your feminine essence.
An act of self-love and self-care.
What to expect after Yoni Steaming?
Immediately after steaming, you might feel extremely relaxed, emotional, or tired.
In the days following, there are several things you might experience; changes in your cycle, lighter period, the release of dark blood, clots, and heightened feminine awareness.
You might notice changes right away or more subtly.
When is the best time for a yoni steam?
Mainly, you can steam at any time of the month, as long as you are not menstruating
In closing, yoni steams offer potential for us to restore the disconnect from our yoni/uterus,
whether that be from trauma, violations, abuse, surgeries, or just cultural disconnect.
Yoni steaming as a self-health practice to restore health and balance your menstrual cycles, ease
the transition through life phases, unlock the intimate magic of your womb, and release
toxic emotions such as stress, tension, and stagnation.
How often should you steam as a person?
Trying to conceive: If you are actively trying to conceive, you can yoni steam during your pre-ovulation phase up until ovulation. Yoni steam helps moisten uterine membranes so they are more receptive and may improve the conditions for conception to occur. Women who are experiencing fertility challenges may steam once per week, and twice during pre-ovulation, to make sure that the tissue is moist and that the cervical fluids are clear and copious. Expect to steam for at least three months before seeing results. Do not steam after possible conception or if you think you are pregnant.
After miscarriage: Experiencing a miscarriage is a big deal and having a healing Creating a yoni steam ceremony is a beautiful way to support your body and healing process after a miscarriage is an important and emotionally charged journey.
How often should you steam as a person with:
Regular cycles - For those who have healthy, pain-free periods, we recommend a seasonal vaginal steam once every three-four months with the changing of the seasons just before menses. The solstices and equinoxes are the perfect time to reconnect with yourself as you leave one season and enter the next.
Cramps - The herbal steam soothes and relaxes the pelvic muscles and loosens the endometrial lining. One reason yoni steams are so helpful for women suffering from endometriosis. Women who suffer from pain, bloating, or exhaustion during menstruation can steam once or twice a week before menstruation to aid shedding of the uterine lining. After, you will likely see a change in the fluid you pass when your period begins. You may also steam once after your cycle ends, to clear out any excess materials. To learn more about how to enjoy your menstrual cycle, we also have an herbal tincture blended especially for cramps.
Our herbs are a mixture of:
Mug wort – promotes suppressed menses.
Chamomile – soothes vaginal tissue
Nettle – Rich in iron, deeply nourishes the womb tissues after childbirth.
Rosemary – increases blood circulation to the reproductive organs.
Oregano – soothing, brings circulations, and cleansing to the uterus.
Basil – uterine stimulant.
Motherwort – great for fatigue, cramps, and to aid relaxation.
Yarrow –cleansing, help fight infection.
Raspberry leaf – strengthens and tones the uterine and pelvic muscles and is a pelvic and uterine relaxant.
Calendula – cleansing, lessens inflammation.
Lavender – antiseptic, sedative, relaxes nerves and muscles.
Wormwood – has antifungal and antibacterial properties.