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Walking in the footsteps of my ancestors to guide your birth journey
Closing of the Bones: A Sacred Rites Ceremony
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The Indigenous Closing of the Bones ceremony is a sacred and profound ritual practiced by various Indigenous cultures around the world, particularly in South America. It holds deep significance, especially for women during Cuarentena/postpartum.
Rooted in tradition and spirituality, this ceremony aims to honor and support the journey of childbirth while facilitating the physical and emotional healing of the new mother.
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The ceremony is a series of rituals, prayers, and symbolic gestures. It usually begins with smudging or cleansing to purify the space and participants, followed by the tender wrapping of the mother's body with a rebozo.
Utilizing gentle massage and movements; the ceremony endeavors to realign and fortify the mother's physique, offering solace and alleviating the physical strains associated with childbirth.
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Traditional practitioners:
Typically led by elder women or traditional healers within the community.
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Physical alignment:
Aims to realign the womb and hips, and strengthen the mother's body through gentle movements and massage techniques.
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Emotional support:
provides a safe space for mothers to express their feelings, release tensions, and receive blessings for their journey.
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Healing for traumatic births:
extends support and comfort to mothers who have encountered traumatic childbirth, miscarriage, or stillbirth experiences, creating a nurturing space for emotional processing and healing.
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Connection to ancestry:
whether 22 or 40, ceremony nurtures the mother and honors the sacred transition into motherhood.
