Yoni Swedana/ Yoni Steam

Yoni is the Sanskrit word for the female reproductive organs, including the womb, the vulva and the vagina. It translates to mean womb, divine passage, and "sacred place" and symbolises our divine nature and its sacred portal to life. Yoni steaming is also referred to as vaginal steaming and V steaming in the West. In Korea, yoni steaming is known as chai-yok; in Central and South American cultures, it is known as bajos 

This self-care practice involves kneeling, squatting or sitting above a pot of freshly boiled water steeped with reproductive herbs and allowing the warm herbal steam to permeate the vaginal tissues and the womb.

This ancient practice has been used worldwide for centuries in places such as India, Greece, Eastern Europe, Africa, Korea, the Philippines, Japan and among indigenous people of the Americas like the Mayans (Mesoamerican Indians). Across the planet and throughout time, women have utilised yoni steaming as a sacred way to reconnect with the power of the divine feminine, balance their menstrual or moon cycle, increase fertility, cleanse and nourish the womb space, gracefully transition into menopause and even heal the body, heart and mind from physical, sexual and/or cultural trauma.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR YONI STEAMING
Refrain from yoni steaming if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, menstruating, immediate postpartum, have an IUD or another contraceptive device and/or have a vaginal infection or open wound. Remove any genital piercings before steaming.

Like herbal hip baths, this practice can help revitalise your yoni energy, and heal its ailments. When a woman steams her yoni, she is able to naturally and intentionally create space for old energy to be released and new energy and vitality to be received. May this sacred herbal practice help to bring health, mindfulness, empowerment, self-love and sacredness into your life and a loving peace into your heart.


HERBS YOU CAN USE:

Rose

Rose, known as the Queen of Flowers and Sister to the Heart and Womb. Rose soothes, cleanses and tonifies the vaginal tissue. Since rose is cooling in nature, it is well utilised to minimise hot flushes associated with menopause. 

LAVENDER

Cooling lavender promotes a healthy menstrual flow, provides antibacterial support and lubricates the yoni.

CALENDULA

A powerful vulnerary, calendula helps to heal the skin by promoting cellular repair, making this an excellent plant ally to heal and nourish the vaginal tissue after childbirth. 

ROSEMARY

Rosemary is a warming herb that helps to boost circulation, bringing fresh blood to the reproductive organs. Thanks to its circulatory abilities, rosemary also proficiently eliminates stagnant blood, fluids and old energy from the yoni. Lastly, rosemary provides antiseptic and anti-fungal properties to promote yoni health.