Closing the bones for life transitions workshop

What is Closing the Bones?

Closing the Bones is a traditional postpartum ritual. It’s best known from its South American culture origins, but versions of it exist(ed) in every continents including in Europe and other parts of the world too. It involves gently rocking the body with scarves, massaging the abdomen and chest (and sometimes the whole body), and wrapping scarves around the body in a particular sequence. In some cultures, it also includes a steam bath or sweat lodge. I always include drumming.

The ritual helps:

• Physically, by bringing movement into joints, tissues and fluids
• Emotionally, by offering space to rest and be witnessed
• Spiritually, by marking a transition or closure and gathering back your energy

This practice supports healing during many of life’s transitions, not just postpartum.

In This Workshop, You’ll Learn:

• What a Closing the Bones ritual is and where it comes from
• How it supports healing beyond the postpartum—including menarche, menopause, trauma, loss, and neurodivergent overwhelm
• Why ceremony, rhythm, and touch help regulate the nervous system
• Stories from real women and video demonstrations of the ritual
• How to bring this practice into your life or work as a sacred tool for transition

• The class last 75 min, with one hour of teaching and 15 minutes of Q&A.

Who is this for?

Perinatal professionals, parents, and anyone curious about embodied holistic healing practices.

What you will gain from attending the class:

• Learn about a unique skill set to support yourself and others
• Learn how this ritual can facilitate healing across various life stages
• Discover a blend of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience

What makes this masterclass unique?

I blend over a decade of cross-cultural research, spiritual practice, and hands-on experience into an immersive journey. As an ex-research scientist turned perinatal educator and ritual facilitator, I bridge ancient wisdom with modern understanding.

About the instructor

I’m an ex research scientist of 20 years, with over 12 years experience supporting women as an perinatal educator, doula, mentor, healer and ritual facilitator. I hold space for women seeking healing rituals during intense life transitions. I breathe new life into ceremony through virtual and in person classes and writings on reclaiming women’s rites of passages. My courses aim to make cross-cultural ritual wisdom accessible so we may rediscover sacred passages guiding women during menarche, the birth journey, matrescence, the menopause and other life transitions.

How long does it last?

75 min, with about 60 min of presentation and about 15 min of Q&A.

How much does it cost?

The recording of the class costs £30.