Beyond the postpartum : closing the bones, a ritual for healing trauma and life transitions
A masterclass for professionals and parents who want to learn about using the closing the bones ritual to support healing through life transitions and recovery from trauma.
The closing the bones ritual is a traditional postpartum massage that involves rocking the body with scarves, massaging the abdomen and hips, and tightening scarves around the body. It has profound effects on physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
But did you know this ritual can also support healing through other life transitions and traumas beyond the postpartum period?
This masterclass will cover:
- How the ritual provides closure and supports transitions such as menarche, motherhood, menopause, new beginnings/endings, conscious conception, fertility, and loss
- How the ritual can support the release of trauma from birth, sexual trauma, illness, loss, shock, and neurodivergent overwhelm
- Videos demonstrating how the ritual is performed
- Stories illustrating the ritual’s effectiveness for various situations
- Background on the roots of closing the bones in different cultures
- Explanations of how the ritual impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
By the end of the masterclass, you will understand why the closing the bones ritual can be used to support major life transitions and aid recovery from trauma.
In this masterclass, I will tell you about some free resources for further learning, and also tell you about opportunities to learn the ritual with me both in person and online. I will include an early bird offer for people attending the class.
Who is this masterclass for?
This masterclass is for perinatal professionals, parents, and anyone interested in learning about this unique healing modality.
What makes this masterclass special?
I weave together over a decade of cross-cultural research, spiritual practice and hands-on closing the bones facilitation into an immersive, embodied presentation. My background straddles both science and spirituality., bridging ancient wisdom and modern understanding. I offer a rare blend of historical context, practical guidance and real-life stories.
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 my 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.
When is the training taking place?
The live masterclass is on Tuesday the 27th of February 2024 at 8PM GMT (London time), and will last 90 min
How much does it cost?
The class is free to attend if you can attend live. If you attend live and fill in the feedback form you will also be sent the recording. If you cannot attend live, the webinar recording will be available to purchase on my website for £30.
How do I sign-up?
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