Yoni Steaming (also known as vaginal or sacral steaming) is an ancient healing practice, used by cultures all over the world to care for pelvic health. This practice involves boiling water in a pot, steeping herbs, allowing to cool, then sitting or squatting over the pot so the steam and plant medicine can reach the vulva, vaginal canal, and perineum. Though this sacred practice has been lost through decades of the removal of traditional wisdom passed down by wise women, midwives and healers (patriarchy and colonialism) there has been a resurgence in yoni steaming, as more people are remembering and reclaiming their autonomy and innate wisdom to care for their own bodies. This reclaimation is powerful! 

Steaming is a universal practice, and our ancestors steamed! Find out about your own ancestral ties to steaming, by visiting Keli Garza’s VAGINAL STEAMING WORLD MAP

Steaming is a universal practice, and our ancestors steamed! Find out about your own ancestral ties to steaming, by visiting Keli Garza’s VAGINAL STEAMING WORLD MAP

Yoni steaming is an effective, gentle, pleasurable and inexpensive way to support our reproductive system. The steam helps to promote circulation, decrease stagnation and return blood flow to all areas of the womb. Through gentle heat and moisture, the steam permeates the cells and aids in cleansing the vaginal canal and uterus of old residue - stagnant blood remaining from previous bleed cycles. Menstrual cramping is your uterus contracting to remove this old residue. When a full uterine cleanse is achieved with the support of steaming, there is no longer a need for cramping. Steaming has helped so many folks find relief from painful periods and pelvic pain.

The herbs used in yoni steaming are selected for each individual based on their specific needs. Herbs have unique healing properties and actions in the body. Through the steam, the plant medicine can perminate the tissues and enter the bloodstream to support healing and circulation. It is important to consult with a steaming practitioner to ensure you find the best herbs for your optimal function and health.

- Postpartum (after birth) for supporting uterine cleanse 
- Regulation of menstrual cycle (duration, flow, restoring absent cycle)
- Supports body in achieving a full monthly uterine cleanse (removes stagnant blood and tissue)
- Reduces symptoms of menstrual cycle such as cramping, bloating and pain
- Heals scar tissue
- Aids in fertility
- Irregular or missing menstrual cycles
- UTI/Yeast Infections
- Heals pelvic prolapse, Increases tonicity of vaginal canal
- Aids in the reduction or removal of fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis
- Decreases pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness
- Trauma and emotional healing and reconnection to the womb
- Supports healing following pregnancy loss or abortion 
- Reduces or heals hemorrhoids
- Increases circulation to pelvis to support symptoms during perimenopause and menopause 

**Part of a regular self-care practice for maintaining optimal health and function of our womb and a connection to this sacred space that many people hold disconnection, distrust, shame and trauma. It is a practice to heal, to give reverence to, and reignite the creative power of our womb. 

Steaming after birth is one of the most common and effective times to steam. This traditional healing practice for postpartum care can be traced back through time by many cultures all over the world. Steaming provides new mothers and birthing people with nurturing care for their physical body and also supporting their emotional and spiritual transition to motherhood. 

Steaming after birth is particularly effective as the cervix remains open for up to 6 weeks and the steam is able to reach the uterus directly. During the first few weeks postpartum, the uterus works hard to remove the lochia (tissue and blood), and reduce back down to original size. Steaming supports this natural process, aiding in the removal of lochia, clots, and increasing tonicity to the vaginal canal (which helps to prevent prolapse). Yoni steaming reduces inflammation to the pelvic organs and tissues, and prevents infection. It can also help to heal tearing, scar tissue, reduce or clear hemorrhoids, cysts and fibroids. In addition to the physical benefits, steaming in postpartum is a sacred time for mothers and birthing people to be cared for, to heal and connect to their womb and to relax and enjoy this pleasurable practice!

For more information and evidence on the benefits of steaming postpartum, visit the FOURTH TRIMESTER VAGINAL STEAM STUDY