CLOSING THE BONES

Closing the Bones is a postnatal ceremony that can be done on any woman who has given birth to a baby and wants healing and closure, as well as enjoy a gentle massage using scarves to encourage total body relaxation. Women would have done this for each other in community after their babies were born to seal the energy centres and honour the rite of passage their sister had just experienced.

Women after birth may deeply desire to be held physically and emotionally in loving presence.

Closing the Bones can also be a gentle and healing way to honour pregnancy loss.

Firstly we will sit together and talk about your birth and motherhood journey. Then I will use scarves to gently rock and wrap your body from head to toe to give that feeling of being held and safe in a cocoon. Using essential oils I will perform a gentle massage of the womb and stomach.

You will then relax and contemplate, resting between the important and life-changing tasks of birthing and caring for your baby, taking time for yourself to just be.

This is a really profound and emotional experience for a woman, whether your birth was six weeks ago or 20 years ago.

“Jenny is one of the kindest souls I’ve crossed paths with. Her calming nature instantly puts you at ease and makes you feel like you’ve known her for a lifetime. Jenny carried out the closing of the bones ceremony for me to help with closure and healing after several losses. I’ve taken so much from this and continue to feel lighter and more at peace as time goes by. So much thanks to give to Jenny and the safe space she gave me.

— client testimonial

Please note the fire is only lit from October to March. We do have central heating and candles to make it cosy over the spring and summer.