Yoni steaming has become increasingly popular over the last few years and rightfully so. You probably have heard of yoni steaming and are incredibly curious as to why someone would ever steam their vagina. The benefits that yoni steaming offers are endless and I genuinely believe that everyone should give yoni steaming a try at least once!
How does yoni steaming work?
Yoni steaming is an ancient practice that combines hot water and beneficial herbs to create a healing steam with beneficial properties. Once the steam is a tolerable/safe temperature, the woman will remove her undergarments, and squat over the steam to allow it to enter her yoni (A.K.A vagina). The steam will then gently deliver the beneficial properties of the herbs up into her uterus. Each herb included in a yoni blend has a specific healing and energetic purpose. For example, calendula is an anti-inflammatory so it may help minimize any swelling or cysts caused by imbalances and/or PCOS. Calendula is also correlated to the sacral chakra, which will help the steamer release any sexual trauma and stagnant energy she is holding in her womb space.
Origin of yoni steaming
The word yoni is a sacred Sanskrit word referring to the “vagina”, “womb”, and/or “source”. It's hard to trace yoni steaming back to one specific place because there is evidence that multiple societies in Asia, Central America, and Europe practiced yoni steaming.
Depending on the region, yoni steaming had different purposes. Some societies would use yoni steaming to prepare a woman for pregnancy. It was a way to energetically cleanse the womb of stagnant energy and create a hospitable inviting space for a baby. Other societies would yoni steam to help with feminine issues like dryness, intense cramping, lack of menstruation, infertility, and more.
So what does it actually help with?
The list of benefits is long and ever changing. We are still learning and discovering new ailments that yoni steaming helps mitigate, but yoni steam has been known to help with:
- Infertility
- PCOS
- Irregular periods
- Heavy periods
- Spotting/light periods
- Hemorrhoids
- Cleanse uterus
- Vagina Discomfort
- & the list keeps growing
Dangers of yoni steaming
Yoni steaming has received a bad reputation from certain medical blogs so of course I couldn't finish this post without recognizing the potential dangers of yoni steaming.
While there are some concerns, yoni steaming is generally safe if done correctly and responsibly.
Here are 3 things to be mindful of when yoni steaming:
1. How hot is the steam?
Many yoni steaming "haters" say that it is incredibly dangerous and can cause severe burns to your genitals.
Yoni steaming does have the potential to scorch your yoni if you are sitting too close to the water and/or you didn’t check the temperature of the steam before starting your session. If you avoid making those mistakes, you will have a wonderful experience. Remember, you should always check the temperature of the steam before squatting over the pot. Before steaming, hover your forearm about 6 inches above the pot. If the steam feels too hot, DO NOT SIT!
2. Are you pregnant?
Yoni steaming should not be done when you are pregnant. Yoni steaming is great at preparing your body for pregnancy and helping you heal postpartum. However, due to its incredible ability to cleanse your womb this can also mean that it is very dangerous to do while the baby is incubating. If you are pregnant, refrain from yoni steaming until your last couple of weeks of pregnancy.
3. Where are the herbs from?
When steaming, you are allowing the properties of the herbs to travel directly into your yoni. Yoni’s are very absorbing and hold a delicate balance. If the herbs that you are using are not organic, you are essentially steaming your most sacred space with pesticides and other chemicals. It is crucial to make sure that you are purchasing your yoni steam blend from a reputable source. Make sure that all of the ingredients in your yoni steam blend are organic! It would be counterintuitive to subject your yoni to harmful chemicals during a healing ritual.
Now that you are aware of what yoni steaming is and how to carefully and respectfully approach it, are you ready to try it? Order your Organic Yoni Steam Blend from the shop! If you still have questions and feel you may need additional guidance, I offer 1:1 yoni steaming virtual sessions. I also have more yoni steaming related content on Instagram (@TheCannasis)
Your favorite yerbera,
The Cannasis
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