Closing The Bones is much more than just a physical ceremony, it’s an experience that nurtures the whole mother, offering healing at a time when many women feel physically and emotionally vulnerable.
Closing the Bones | Ceremony
3 hours
$385.00
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Closing the Bones | Ceremony
$385.00
A traditional Mexican ceremony to symbolise the closing of any rite of passage in a woman's life. Most commonly attended post-birth, this ceremony can be held after a first bleed, the transition into menopause, pregnancy loss, or any significant life event that leaves you open.
The ritual was taught to us by the amazing Meaghan Amor, and has given us express permission to recreate and attend the closing for any woman seeking. The ceremony is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours in duration, taking place in your own home.
Please note: each element of the ceremony holds its own significance and is an essential part of the whole. We ask that you arrange care for your little one so that this time can be fully and freely yours. A support person is welcome to attend and care for your baby while you are held.
Pickup available at Bloom Birth Collective Pick Up
Usually ready in 24 hours
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your ceremony is a sacred, unhurried experience of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, held within the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
Opening Circle
We begin by gathering in circle together - setting intentions, creating space for your story, and honouring what you are ready to release. You are warmly invited to share your birthing journey here, and to bring something meaningful to place on the altar as a symbol of all you have walked through.
Full Body Massage
You will be held in deep relaxation as we work through a full body massage using beautiful, handcrafted herbal oils, accompanied by soothing sounds designed to carry you into stillness.
Herbal Steam Bath
A warming herbal steam bath follows, drawing out toxins and inviting the release of any negativity or trauma that no longer serves your body or your spirit.
The Closing
At the heart of the ceremony, deep drumming and wooden instruments guide the energy through your body. You are then slowly and intentionally wrapped - cocooned - as spoken intentions and sound energy seal the ritual, bringing you into a place of profound rest.
Closing Circle
As you gently return, we close together over a cup of herbal tea - reflecting on your journey, what arose, and what you are carrying forward into your new life.
DEPOSIT & RESCHEDULING
Please note: we will only be able to accept one reschedule per booking.
FAQS
When is the right time to have my Closing of the Bones ceremony?
While traditionally offered in the immediate postpartum period, this ceremony can be deeply healing at any stage of your motherhood journey. Whether you are weeks, months, or even years postpartum, your body and spirit deserve this closure whenever the time feels right for you.
How long does the ceremony take and where does it happen?
Your ceremony is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours in duration and takes place in the comfort of your own home, so you can fully surrender to the experience in a space that feels safe and familiar.
What should I do with my baby during the ceremony?
Each element of the ceremony is an essential part of the whole, and this time is designed to be entirely yours. We ask that you arrange for someone to care for your little one - a partner, family member, or friend. They are welcome to be present in your home to tend to your baby while you are held.
Will I experience an emotional release?
Every woman's experience is unique. Some feel emotion arise during the ceremony itself, while for others, feelings surface gently in the hours, days, or weeks that follow. There is no right or wrong way to move through this - you will be held with care throughout.
What is the investment and how do I secure my booking?
The ceremony is $385 in total. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your place. Following your ceremony, we encourage you to move gently in the days ahead as you continue to integrate and land.
A CLOSER LOOK
It is said that a mother's soul leaves her body through labour to seek the soul of her baby and guide them earthside. After the birth of her baby, a woman is left in a state of extraordinary openness as she transitions into motherhood, and works to incorporate the new life and soul of her baby. This beautiful ceremony facilitates gentle closure as she returns to her body and walks her new life journey into motherhood.
The ceremony begins in circle, setting intentions and clarifying what you are closing off on. A debrief of your birthing journey is welcomed here in order to commence the beginning of the closing. We invite you to bring an addition to the altar that will signify your journey. We then move into a full body massage using beautiful herbal oils hand made by us, whilst enjoying soothing sounds for pure relaxation. A herbal steam bath follows, in order to sweat out toxins and release any negativity or trauma that no longer serves you. You will experience deep drumming and wooden instruments to facilitate the movement. You are then tightly wrapped over your body to close, alongside spoken intentions and more sound energy. The unwrapping is slow, as you return from deep relaxation.
We will then close the circle with herbal tea and discussion about your journey, and what you have learned about your closing. It may take a longer period of time to land after your closing, and we encourage you to walk away gently and continue a period of slow going in the days following.