Postpartum Ceremony
The birth of a mother is a significant rite of passage that deserves witnessing and recognition.
Closing the Bones is a traditional postpartum ceremony that is practiced in Central and South America. Similarly, around the world there are many cultures that offer the practice of using cloth to wrap the Mother’s postpartum body with ritual and intention, from Morocco, to Mexico, and to Russia.
This Postpartum Ceremony serves as a container for a mother to be witnessed, celebrated, and held with reverence. To feel cocooned by the Rebozo, her family and/or the women around her; and gives the opportunity to process her expansion as mother.
The birth of a mother is a significant rite of passage that deserves witnessing and recognition.
It can be offered from 6 weeks to 60 years after birth.
Closing the Bones is a traditional postpartum ceremony that is practiced in Central and South America. Similarly, around the world there are many cultures that offer the practice of using cloth to wrap the Mother’s postpartum body with ritual and intention, from Morocco, to Mexico, and to Russia. Many of the elements of this ritual are similar, with some features of the ceremony unique to each culture.
A Rebozo is a long piece of hand-woven cloth that is used with origins to Mexico. The lineage through which I have learned the art of the Rebozo is from my teacher, Rachelle Garcia Seliga (Innate Traditions).
The ceremony that I offer includes the use the Rebozo, the element of water, massage, warmth, sound, and a period of rest, followed by nourishing food & tea.
During pregnancy, labor, and birth, a mother’s body opens—physically and energetically—as she serves as a channel between worlds. This ceremony is an opportunity to gently close that opening, bringing a sense of completion, integration, and renewal.
Physically, the Rebozo wrapping may support the closing of the pelvis and realignment of abdominal muscles and fascia.
Emotionally, the ceremony provides a space to be held, witnessed, and honored with deep care.
During pregnancy, labor, and birth, a mother’s body opens—physically and energetically—as she serves as a channel between worlds. This ceremony is an opportunity to gently close that opening, bringing a sense of completion, integration, and renewal.
Physically, the Rebozo wrapping may support the closing of the pelvis and realignment of abdominal muscles and fascia.
Emotionally, the ceremony provides a space to be held, witnessed, and honored with deep care.
This ceremony is offered from 6 weeks to 60 years postpartum, honoring the sacred passage of birth at any stage. It is also a deeply supportive practice for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.
The duration of the ceremony is approximately 3 hour, including nourishing food.
This particular ceremony can be offered at The Gypsea Collective studio (venue hire not included) or at a venue of your preference.
What the ceremony may look like
The ceremony I offer is infused with deep care and intention, incorporating:
The element of water – a cleansing herbal foot bath or yoni steam
Warm oil massage – using organic black sesame seed oil
The Rebozo Closing – Rebozos are wrapped around your body, from head to toe
A period of rest & integration – meditation and healing sound
A symbolic unwrapping – acknowledging transformation and new beginnings
Reflection & nourishment – space to share, with tea and a nourishing meal
The ceremony is bespoke. It will be tailored to meet your preferences, circumstances and needs.
Bespoke Ceremony with Closing of Bones
$350 + venue hire
Book Your Free Connection Call
If you would like to bring acknowledgement and honour to your rite of passage with a postpartum ceremony, please book an obligation free connection call with me so that we can explore this offering further and tailor it specifically for you.