yoni steaming + herbal guide

There is a ritual that every woman deserves to experience; for some it will be discovered early in life + for others, a little further along the dusty trail. Regardless of when yoni steaming makes it's way into your realm of possibility: trust that it will find you in perfect, divine timing.

The warm waters are waiting to initiate you, deeper into your feminine; without force, effort or analyzing. This is our church. This is where we worship the Goddess that yearns to taste life through the body of a woman.

You are that woman.

A delicious life is not stumbled upon; it is consciously created through humble acts of devotion.

What does devotion mean to you? Have you ever looked in the mirror and recognized what you see as an embodiment of the Divine Goddess? What is calling you to this ritual at this point in time?

^^ These are all thought-provoking questions to reflect on and journal about before your first yoni steam.

**scroll to bottom of this page to access the herbal guide **

WHEN IS IT SAFE TO YONI STEAM?

Yoni steaming is best practiced when a woman is in her follicular, ovulation or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

Doula's recommend yoni steaming as a postpartum ritual; women are advised to wait until active bleeding has slowed down to a minimal amount. It is often recommended that women wait until 1-2 weeks after giving birth. At this safe stage; steaming encourages: warmth to the womb area after blood loss; blood circulation and tissue recovery; ritual closure, cleansing and grounding after birth.

WHEN IS IT NOT SAFE TO YONI STEAM?

Bleeding women should avoid yoni steaming until flow of blood has subsided; the bleeding phase of a woman's menstrual cycle is a time of shedding + clearing. Yoni steaming increases blood flow to the vaginal area + can alter your body's natural process of release.

Women who are actively trying to conceive should not yoni steam within 48 hours after ovulating.

It is advised that women under the age of 18 do not yoni steam, as the lactobacillus-dominant microbiome is still forming + soothing-care should not go further than gentle, external support (ie: a hot compress or bath are safe alternatives).

Pregnant women should not yoni steam unless otherwise prescribed by their doula.

HERBS FOR YONI STEAMING

Herb/Flower	Physiological + Energetic Healing Properties	Traditional Use
Mugwort {Artemisia Vulgaris}	Encourages uterine circulation, helps the uterus contract and release more efficiently, relaxes pelvic tension while increasing warmth.	For wombs experiencing delayed bleeding + womb stagnation.
Rose {Rosa Damascena}	Astringent + moistening: tones tissue without drying, supports capillary circulation in delicate pelvic tissue, calms the nervous system.	Soothes dryness, tenderness, emotional repression in the womb.
Lavender {Lavandula Angustifolia}	Nervine: calms pelvic nerve sensitivity, relaxes involuntary muscle guarding, reduces stress-driven tension in the pelvic floor.	Soothes pain linked to stress, trauma, anxiety.
Calendula {Calendula Officinalis}	Supports epithelial tissue repair, encourages cellular regeneration, soothes inflamed or irritated mucosa.	For wombs post-bleeding, postpartum, after heavy cycles
Raspberry Leaf {Rubus Idaeus}	Tones uterine muscle, supports coordinated contraction + relaxation, strengthens pelvic structures over time.	Supports fertility, childbirth preparation + irregular cycles.
Basil {Ocimum Basilicum}	Antimicrobial, supports circulation + womb-warmth, stimulates lymph movement in pelvic tissues.	Soothes womb-stagnation, heaviness + dull pelvic sensation.
Rosemary {Salvia Rosmarinus}	Increases local circulation, stimulates sluggish pelvic blood flow, supports nervous system alertness.	Soothes cold womb, fatigue + low vitality.
Chamomile {Matricaria Chamomilla}	Anti-spasmodic: eases cramping, calms inflamed tissue, soothes nerve endings.	Soothes pain, tenderness + hypersensitivity.
Nettle {Urtica Dioica}	Mineral-rich (iron, calcium, magnesium), supports blood quality, nourishes tissue through circulation.	For wombs experiencing energetic depletion, heavy bleeding history, weakness.
Sage {Salvia Officinalis}	Astringent: firms lax or overly moist tissue, antimicrobial in small amounts, regulates excessive secretions.	Heals discharge imbalance, post-birth toning.
Thyme {Thymus Vulgaris}	Supports immune defence locally, encourages circulation + warmth, clears stagnation, antimicrobial.	Soothes wombs experiencing recurrent infections.
Hibiscus {Hibiscus Sabdariffa}	Encourages blood flow, softens tissue, supports healthy bleeding patterns.	Slowly regulates irregular cycles + suports the healthy flow of blood stagnation.

**In elder traditions, yoni steaming was never rushed.

It was done with prayer, intention, song, silence, or storytelling, often passed down woman to woman. The steam was understood as a messenger, carrying plant wisdom into the womb space—not to fix her, but to listen to her.

 I invite you to approach this ritual with reverence, attention to detail + a deep listening of what your body has been yearning for in the realm of nourishment.

Happy Steaming, Angels xx

Emily Rebecca

@restoreyourvibe