ALAFIA HOLISTIC CLOSING THE BONES

 

The “Closing of the Bones” ceremony holds transformative importance in post-partum care, honouring the physical, emotional and spiritual stages, a women experiences in her journey into motherhood. Immediately after birth the women’s body is vulnerable in an “open state”, her pelvis and bones have been widened, her energy has been stretched to its limits. Her sprit is often feeling expansive, tender and vulnerable.  

 

During pregnancy, the body undergoes remarkable changes, the uterus grows from a size of a pear to a watermelon. The pelvis tilts forward and the spine curve increases. The organs of the abdominal cavity, are pushed up to accommodate the growing baby, and the muscles around the abdomen is stretched. During delivery the uterus, pelvis cavity, and pelvic floor and yoni is stretched to aid delivery. Post delivery the changes are reversed, accompanied by major hormonal changes and the beginning of lactation. “Closing the Bones” is designed to help speed up the healing process.

 

“Closing the Bones” is a spiritual and healing post-partum ceremony, rooted in traditional practices from indigenous cultures in Latin, South America, Mexico, Ecuador including Asia and Africa. In South America tradition, the rebozo is used; a long woven cloth or similar cloths to wrap and gently bind the mother’s body.

The ceremony is designed to support women physically emotionally and spiritually post childbirth, recognising the profound physical and energetic transformation that occurs during pregnancy, labour and post-partum. The ceremony acts as a loving gesture to “close” and ground the women. By nurturing the women sprit, marking her passage through one of life’s profound thresholds from maiden to womanhood. Although this ceremony is often done post-partum from two to six weeks it can be done for all women at any stages of their life. It is a good practice to have performed if you peri or post-menopausal, the crone stage of your life.Or this ceremony is not limited to those who have recently given birth and can be equally beneficial for women who birthed many years ago, or is going through feminine trauma. 

At its core, “Closing of the Bones” is a celebration of the mother, as a vessel of life, a safe return to herself, and a ceremonial rite of self-love. It connects her with her ancestral lineage, reaffirms the power of community support. Whilst embodying, the gentle truth that healing happens not just through time, but through honouring the depth of childbirth.

Beyond the physical, “Closing of the Bones” offers a sacred space for emotional release and reflection. In this ceremony, mothers can process their birth experience and release any lingering fears, grief, or feelings of being overwhelmed, making space for acceptance and joy in their new role. By honouring her body’s journey and her spirit’s resilience, the ceremony reaffirms a mother’s identity as an individual, a reminder that her own wellness is integral to her family’s strength.

 

 

What’s Involved With Alafia Closing the Bones

The ceremony helps “close” and restore the body its integrity bringing warmth and stability to the bones, especially to the hips and realigns the pelvic area and encourage correct healing. The cloths are used to massage and “close’ the body often focusing on the pelvis, abdomen and joints, that were loosened during childbirth. The ceremony is often performed two to six weeks, post-partum but can also be done after that time.

 

Alafia Holistic “Closing the Bones” ceremony allows, the mother to reflect and discuss her pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and to express any concerns she may have? 

 

Followed by a foot spa with essential oils, to ground the mother, followed by foot reflexology. 

 

You will lie on a cushioned mat, followed by body rocking and gentle body cloth compress, with rebozo and African cloth. The rebozo sifting, massage and pelvic binding can close the hip bones, stimulate hormones, tone muscles and help with milk supply. Including hip rocking, to provide a sacred space for mothers to heal and reconnect with their inner self. Abdominal and womb massage is performed, followed by yoni steaming to clear the lochia (vaginal discharge after birth) and postnatal recovery and heal the yoni and womb sacred space. 

Herbal tea is provided and an opportunity to reflect on her experience.

 

Overall, “Closing the Bones” honours the sacredness of birth, supports healing and fosters a deep connection to one’s body and experience, giving the mother space to feel empowered and rejuvenated.

 

Testimonial

From Nia aged 34, 4 months post-partum

It's  one of the first time, I have felt that relaxed since giving birth, following the "Closing the Bones|" ceremony, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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The “Closing of the Bones” can be performed in the clinic or at your home locally in Kent which will incur an additional travel fee. Also available for two post-partum mothers at the same time.

 

2-3 hours “Closing the Bones” Ceremony £250.00