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Essential reading list from a Yoni Steaming Practitioner!

Yoni Steam Client • Nov 23, 2023

Yoni Steaming - Essential books from a practitioner!

Today ladies, I thought it would be useful to break down a few essential books that I find as a yoni steaming practitioner is so worth the read!


As a practitioner in yoni steaming, I've taken it upon myself to learn about the female body and dive into depth on some of the topics through immense self-study and as a means to understand why so many women (including myself) struggle to find the right balance in life. I had previously suffered with all sorts of hormonal issues and did a lot of investigating to find some of the best natural remedies and alternatives as the traditional medical system would only offer me so much and often felt not seen or heard for a lot of symptoms I was experiencing until the imbalances came out a little too late. 

 

Knowledge is power, the more we educate ourselves on our bodies, even through the transformations and transitions in our lives, the better we as women may learn to operate in a way that honours our hormones and natural rhythms in our daily lives. Opening up the conversations about some of the concepts and tools I've also learnt throughout the years constantly come up in my consultations. This has time and time again brought many of my clients a lot of freedom and success in the home space, work space and ultimately has lead to better mental & physical health in so many women. Along with sharing the ancient wisdom of Yoni Steaming, I've had a few clients ask me to draw up so many little charts along with tips for food, exercise and lifestyle choices. Most of my clients have been eager to further educate themselves on their bodies and how to best make use of their cycles to benefit them rather than inflict more imbalance in their lives. So I thought a blog like this would be rather handy and useful to have access too and to provide a bit more than I can squeeze in a 30 min consultation.


Let's be clear and honest, it is NOT our fault that we do not have an intimate understanding of our own bodies, we were just never taught on how the female body has different requirements and needs as opposed to male bodies.


Some of the most misunderstood knowledge I see in women is;

- Our cycles end when our menstrual bleeding stops - which is actually not the case! Our bodies, post-menopause, after hysterectomies (etc) still work off a 28-33 day hormonal cycle, and speaks directly to our brain altering our brain chemistry throughout different phases of the cycle.

- That the contraceptive pill has no long-term side effects, which is absolutely can have and often see women with many adverse side-effects even coming off hormonal contraception

- All periods are painful and something we have to fear and 'suck it up' when it kicks in, which may be common, but absolutely is NOT normal. We are meant to thrive no matter the time of month!


Let's get into the nitty-gritty of the reads that I recommend for every woman, (feel free to click the title of each book to order direct from amazon).


'In The FLO' by author Alissa Vitti

This is top of the list because I believe it is so important to understand our bodies natural rhythms and cycles, one of the most important reads that I recommend is one that goes into depth about the infradian rhythm, the differences between men and women hormonally and how to best honour ourselves through each phase of our cycles. Perfect for women of any age to pick up!


'Open Wide' by author Melissa Ambrosini

Another favourite of mine personally, (I even have this book in my yoni steaming room!) - This one is so powerful in understanding your body with real tools to implement for more self-love, confidence in your relationships and harnessing vulnerability as a power for deeper levels of intimacy. It's essential to learn better strategies to navigate our relationships, learn more about ourselves on a deep and intimate level so that we can step into our full feminine power. Whether you're in a relationship or not, it all starts with the relationship we have to ourselves.


'Red Moon' by author Miranda Gray

Another amazing read on the cyclical nature of the female body, this read is a little more esoteric in nature but talks about harnessing the ancient wisdom of what our menstrual cycles actually empower women to tap into. It shares mythology, traditional stories and introduces practical methods and tools to explore the depths of ourselves and our deep connection to nature and our families, which is rather quite beautiful.


'10 Moons' by author Jane Hardwicke Collings

This book is for women trying to conceive or currently pregnant. Now, I help plenty of women to increase their fertility however yoni steaming is not designed for pregnancy as it may cause harm, particularly in the first trimester. This book is the 'Inner Journey of Pregnancy, Preparation for Natural Birth' the author is a homebirth midwife, mother and grandmother. We love wise women passing down their wisdom! So this book gives the power back to women during the birthing of their children, allowing us to feel into the realm of feminine strength and the spiritual essence of birth.



These few books can honestly be life-changing and are quite instrumental in learning about ourselves in both spiritual and physical ways. I thought of this list to be short and sweet (although there may be some added later), if you have the chance to purchase and/or read these books, I'd love to hear your take and what you felt was the most important and influencial information from the books that helped you in your journey!



If there's anything else you'd love me to post about about or any further information you'd find helpful to know, please send me an email, I'd love to hear from you.


Love and light, Angie xx

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What are Some Warnings or Side Effects?

28 Jun, 2023
Yoni steaming does have possible side effects for some women and there are some women who shouldn't steam, particularly if they are on certain medications. Do not steam at home if you're unsure of the possible risks and are on birth control, medications or even drink alcohol regularly! There are certain herbs that conflict with these substances in your body, and we want to support you—not make things worse. Those who should not steam include: Pregnant women (the clearing-out effect can sometimes lead to miscarriage in early pregnancy) Menstruating women (can cause heavier flow and dehydration) Women with their tubes tied (cleansing of your reproductive system and scar tissue can make you fertile again) Women with infections characterised by a 'burning itch' (steaming can cause heating effects if this is the case) Women who require a practitioner and should not steam at home: Women in their first ever yoni steaming session Women whose menstrual cycles last less than 27 days Women who experience hot flashes or night sweats Women with an IUD (either marina or copper) Young women (13 years or younger) Women prone to yeast infections or who have herpes Women on any form of birth control Women who are on any form of medication (some herbs react with meds, so to make sure we compose the right herb pack for you, let your practitioner know what you use and why) Women who drink within 24 hrs of steaming (before and after) Women who can steam from home: If none of the above affects you, then steaming is generally safe. We do recommend you book a mini consultation before steaming at home to ensure you are educated in best practice and get the most benefit out of your steam.
Stack of round smooth stones on a seashore — Yoni Steam Australia

A Holistic Approach

27 Jun, 2023
Yoni steaming is only one portion of the holistic health journey. It can be incredibly powerful in helping you feel connected to your divine feminine, including your innermost beautiful power—your bodily gift that brings life, love and pleasure to yourself and to the world! We live in a day and age where we have lost touch with this amazing part of ourselves and it's time for us to embrace it. With many of the physical benefits that help bring the body back to balance, it truly is such an important part of our life that we can now claim back and support. We all know how important our diets, exercise and meditation are for our mental and physical health. This is just another way to show yourself some love and improve different parts of womanhood in all aspects of hormonal reproductive health. We recommend this practice is used in addition to all the healthy habits you are already working on. This can allow the steam to assist you ten-fold, as it makes it easier for it to soak into your body, improve your blood circulation and have less to fight with.
Woman Doing Steam Bath — Yoni Steam Australia

How Can I Yoni Steam at Home?

27 Jun, 2023
Please note: a consultation is required before performing any steaming on your own. How I teach my clients to do this from home: Go to the kitchen and see if you can find a bowl or a pot that is made of either ceramic or glass. Take that with you. Next, go to the fridge and look for any bought bottles of filtered water or spring water (even better). Grab enough for about two cups. If you have the above, this means you CAN STEAM FROM HOME! Then, I want you to take that glass or ceramic bowl/pot into the bathroom with you and plonk it sitting in the toilet (so if you dropped something it would fall in the pot). Find at least one large towel and one warm but thin blanket. Bring in any lighting, candles, crystals, a book, speakers for music or meditation and create a comfortable and sacred space for your very first practice. Personalise it around you! Do what I do and envision yourself as a goddess receiving ancient wisdom through this practice. Put away the devices, such as phones, TVs and laptops, and limit any other distractions, such as work and kids, and really allow this to be a personal experience. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH—this practice works best when you tune into the sensations and sensitivities of your body. Boil the filtered/spring water and wrap the towels around the toilet seat so it's comfy for you to be seated without feeling too cold, and so you feel comfortable sitting there for a long period of time. Take off your clothes and wrap that beautiful blanket around you. Once the kettle is boiled, take it and pour it in the bowl that's seated inside of the toilet bowl. You actually don't need to steam with herbs to feel the benefits of yoni steaming, it does help and target specific ailments, imbalances, spiritual goals and such, but you still benefit in most ways with pure good-quality water in steaming. I even prefer this than you buying and using the wrong herbs. If you have a herb blend, this is where you add the herbs. If you're not purchasing them from us, please ensure they are organic, with no more than eight herbs in the blend altogether—it's a matter of PH! Let it steep for a minute or so, then sit on the toilet and keep the blanket wrapped around you, with the steam going into your lady (or man) bits. If you find it's too hot (you'll know straight away!) just stand back up and sit back down in ten-second increments. There's no right or wrong temperature here, this is a mild steam because you're not using a heating element to sustain the heat (traditional steam). Just ensure you don't burn but keep a bit of warmth that's comfortable. AND THAT'S IT—you're steaming! Remember, for your first-time steaming, you must only go for a maximum of 10-15 minutes.
Woman at Steaming Room — Yoni Steam Australia

What to Expect in Your Yoni Steaming Session

27 Jun, 2023
Before your session starts, you can expect a one-on-one conversation with me where we discuss your body, your current mental state, what to expect and what we will be doing to work around your body for maximum benefit! From there, you will get changed into one of our 100% organic cotton gowns that we have specifically made for steaming where you will feel comfortable and covered before starting the session. The beautiful room is to be kept as a space of relaxation and self-love, to make you feel like the queen you are during your steam. Picture Himalayan salt lamps, beautiful crystals, oil diffusers with essential oils—you know, all the good stuff! You will be seated on a chair that allows for steaming where your gown covers and allows the steam to flow inside. We can play healing sound frequencies, rainforest sounds, or even a guided meditation if that's what you feel for the day. You will generally spend between 10-30 minutes, depending on the type of steam your body needs and can handle (which we will determine in our initial consultation). Herbs infused in the steaming bowl are customised around you, your body and to support you both physically and mentally, some would even say this as a spiritual practice—it's THAT powerful! You will be tended to with a selection of filtered water or organic herbal teas to keep your hydration levels up during the steam. At the end of the practice, we will give you some lifestyle advice to maximise the steam benefits over the next one to three days, which helps to support your body and bring you into greater balance (who wouldn't love that?!).
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