closing the bones ceremony
Closing the Bones Ceremony is a nurturing ritual designed to honour your transition and support physical and emotional integration after significant life events. rooted in tradition, it was historically offered by traditional midwives for up to 40 days after birth, recognising the physical, emotional and energetic opening that occurs through pregnancy and labour.
Today, a Closing the Bones ceremony is offered not only during the postpartum period, but also for women who are:
• Completing their breastfeeding journey
• Healing after miscarriage or pregnancy loss
• Navigating perimenopause
• Marking a major life transition
• Seeking to feel more grounded and connected within their body after giving birth
What to Expect from Your Closing the Bones Ceremony
Your ceremony is designed to create a calm, private and supportive space. It includes:
Rebozo Massage
You will receive a calming rebozo scarf massage using gentle rocking movements. This traditional practice helps to soothe the nervous system, ease physical tension, and encourage deep relaxation.
Womb, Hip and Upper Body Massage
Targeted massage restores warmth, circulation, and gentle awareness to areas that have carried and supported so much. This stage supports recovery after birth, helps rebalance hormones, and fosters a gentle reconnection with the body.
Traditional Body Wrapping
The ceremony concludes with supportive body wrapping. This provides a sense of containment and stability, helping you feel held, safe and restored.
Benefits of a Closing the Bones Ceremony
• Supports recovery after birth
• Creates space for emotional reflection and integration
• Encourages deep relaxation and a settled nervous system
• Helps you feel more grounded and balanced
• Offers a meaningful way to acknowledge the transition into a new chapter
This Closing the Bones ceremony offers you dedicated time to honour your experience, acknowledge change and gently step forward into your next phase with support and care.
If you are looking for a Closing the Bones ceremony in Hampshire, this traditional postpartum ritual provides a deeply nurturing space for recovery, reflection and restoration.
3 hour ceremony £180