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Awaken Your Womb: The Sacred Art of Yoni Steaming
Awaken Your Womb: The Sacred Art of Yoni Steaming
DIY Yoni Steaming
Awaken Your Womb: The Sacred Art of Yoni Steaming
By Alexandra Crowell | LaLoba
What if tending to your womb could be a ritual of reverence?
A homecoming?
A moment to exhale and soften into your body’s wisdom?
Yoni steaming—sometimes called vaginal steaming—is not just a wellness trend. It is a deeply ancestral practice held by women in lineages across the globe—from the Mayan, Korean and African traditions to Indigenous and Eastern medicine systems. And it’s being lovingly reclaimed today as a tool of soothing, detoxification, and sacred self-connection.
What is Yoni Steaming?
Yoni steaming is a gentle yet powerful herbal ritual where the steam from a warm blend of medicinal herbs is directed toward the vaginal and perineal area. As the warm steam rises, it carries the plant medicine to the tissues of the vulva, vaginal canal and womb space—stimulating circulation, supporting detoxification, and inviting emotional release.
It’s not about “cleansing” in the way modern marketing implies—your vagina is self-cleansing. Instead, it’s about restoring balance, softening the womb, and honouring your sacred centre.
In LaLoba, we teach steaming as a pleasure-filled and embodied practice—because pleasure is medicine, and your womb holds stories that long to be heard and healed.
Why Yoni Steam?
Modern studies and centuries of traditional use suggest the benefits of steaming can include:
-
Supporting menstrual health: easing cramps, regulating flow, and reducing clots
-
Postpartum healing: aiding uterine tone, perineal repair and emotional integration
-
Balancing hormones and relieving symptoms of PMS, perimenopause or menopause
-
Addressing vaginal dryness, yeast imbalances, or bacterial overgrowth
-
Connecting with the womb in times of grief, transition, or spiritual exploration
But beyond the physical, this is a ritual of reclamation. A return to the body. An invitation to sit with your womb, to listen deeply, and to remember her sacred power.
How to Steam at Home: LaLoba-Style
Create a sacred space—somewhere warm, quiet and comfortable. Light a candle, burn some herbs, lay down your sheepskin or blanket.
What you’ll need:
-
A heat-safe bowl or Yoni steam seat
-
A pot for boiling water
-
1 cup of dried herbs (see below)
-
A blanket, large skirt or sarong to trap the steam
-
A soft, open heart
Instructions:
-
Boil 2–3 cups of water.
-
Turn off the heat, add your herbal blend, and cover to steep for 5–10 mins.
-
Set up your bowl on the floor or under a seat with a hole (like a Yoni stool or clean toilet).
-
Drape a blanket or skirt around your waist to create a tent.
-
Sit above the steam (test the temp first!) for 10–30 mins, breathing deeply.
-
Use this time for meditation, journaling, or simply being.
Let this be slow. Sensual. Intentional.
Which Herbs to Use
Choose herbs that align with your cycle, your intention, or any symptoms you’re navigating.
Our LaLoba favourites:
-
Rose – Soothes, softens, opens the heart
-
Motherwort – Uterine tonic, supports emotional grief
-
Raspberry Leaf – Tones the uterus, supports fertility
-
Calendula – Gentle healer, anti-inflammatory
-
Chamomile – Calming, reduces spasms
-
Oregano – Warming, cleansing, antimicrobial
-
Lavender – Restores peace, aids in relaxation
-
Dong Quai – Supports hormonal balance (not for pregnancy)
-
Red Clover – Nourishing, especially for menopausal dryness
-
Damiana – Aphrodisiac, mood enhancer, supports libido
We offer curated Yoni Steam Blends in our shop—ritual-ready and energetically cleansed.
-
Browse the Herbal Shop
When NOT to Steam
While yoni steaming is safe for many, there are moments when it’s not recommended:
-
If you're pregnant or trying to conceive this cycle
-
During active menstruation or fresh postpartum bleeding
-
If you have an IUD or pessary in place
-
With active infections, wounds, or open sores
-
If you experience heat signs like hot flushes, fever or night sweats
-
If you’ve had recent pelvic surgery or trauma
When in doubt, reach out to a qualified herbalist, pelvic care therapist or midwife. We love offering guidance at LaLoba—especially postpartum, where steaming can be incredibly healing when timed and supported appropriately.
A Practice of Embodiment, Not Perfection
This isn’t just a trend—it’s a sacred remembering.
Every time you choose to slow down, sit with your womb, and honour your cyclical nature, you are reclaiming a legacy.
You are not broken.
You are not too much.
Your womb is wise, wild and waiting to be heard.
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this blog is for educational and spiritual purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider, midwife, or holistic practitioner before beginning any new practice, especially if you are pregnant, postpartum, have a medical condition, or are taking medications. Your body is wise, honour her messages, and trust your intuition above all.
Want to Go Deeper?
Join us inside Sacred Healing & Pleasure Facebook group, our FREE experience where we chat all things dearmouring, yoni steaming, sensual tools and womb wisdom to help you reclaim your body, pleasure and power, in a safe container of sisterhood.
With love and wild devotion,
Alexandra
LaLoba
DIY Yoni Steaming
Awaken Your Womb: The Sacred Art of Yoni Steaming
By Alexandra Crowell | LaLoba
What if tending to your womb could be a ritual of reverence?
A homecoming?
A moment to exhale and soften into your body’s wisdom?
Yoni steaming—sometimes called vaginal steaming—is not just a wellness trend. It is a deeply ancestral practice held by women in lineages across the globe—from the Mayan, Korean and African traditions to Indigenous and Eastern medicine systems. And it’s being lovingly reclaimed today as a tool of soothing, detoxification, and sacred self-connection.
What is Yoni Steaming?
Yoni steaming is a gentle yet powerful herbal ritual where the steam from a warm blend of medicinal herbs is directed toward the vaginal and perineal area. As the warm steam rises, it carries the plant medicine to the tissues of the vulva, vaginal canal and womb space—stimulating circulation, supporting detoxification, and inviting emotional release.
It’s not about “cleansing” in the way modern marketing implies—your vagina is self-cleansing. Instead, it’s about restoring balance, softening the womb, and honouring your sacred centre.
In LaLoba, we teach steaming as a pleasure-filled and embodied practice—because pleasure is medicine, and your womb holds stories that long to be heard and healed.
Why Yoni Steam?
Modern studies and centuries of traditional use suggest the benefits of steaming can include:
-
Supporting menstrual health: easing cramps, regulating flow, and reducing clots
-
Postpartum healing: aiding uterine tone, perineal repair and emotional integration
-
Balancing hormones and relieving symptoms of PMS, perimenopause or menopause
-
Addressing vaginal dryness, yeast imbalances, or bacterial overgrowth
-
Connecting with the womb in times of grief, transition, or spiritual exploration
But beyond the physical, this is a ritual of reclamation. A return to the body. An invitation to sit with your womb, to listen deeply, and to remember her sacred power.
How to Steam at Home: LaLoba-Style
Create a sacred space—somewhere warm, quiet and comfortable. Light a candle, burn some herbs, lay down your sheepskin or blanket.
What you’ll need:
-
A heat-safe bowl or Yoni steam seat
-
A pot for boiling water
-
1 cup of dried herbs (see below)
-
A blanket, large skirt or sarong to trap the steam
-
A soft, open heart
Instructions:
-
Boil 2–3 cups of water.
-
Turn off the heat, add your herbal blend, and cover to steep for 5–10 mins.
-
Set up your bowl on the floor or under a seat with a hole (like a Yoni stool or clean toilet).
-
Drape a blanket or skirt around your waist to create a tent.
-
Sit above the steam (test the temp first!) for 10–30 mins, breathing deeply.
-
Use this time for meditation, journaling, or simply being.
Let this be slow. Sensual. Intentional.
Which Herbs to Use
Choose herbs that align with your cycle, your intention, or any symptoms you’re navigating.
Our LaLoba favourites:
-
Rose – Soothes, softens, opens the heart
-
Motherwort – Uterine tonic, supports emotional grief
-
Raspberry Leaf – Tones the uterus, supports fertility
-
Calendula – Gentle healer, anti-inflammatory
-
Chamomile – Calming, reduces spasms
-
Oregano – Warming, cleansing, antimicrobial
-
Lavender – Restores peace, aids in relaxation
-
Dong Quai – Supports hormonal balance (not for pregnancy)
-
Red Clover – Nourishing, especially for menopausal dryness
-
Damiana – Aphrodisiac, mood enhancer, supports libido
We offer curated Yoni Steam Blends in our shop—ritual-ready and energetically cleansed.
-
Browse the Herbal Shop
When NOT to Steam
While yoni steaming is safe for many, there are moments when it’s not recommended:
-
If you're pregnant or trying to conceive this cycle
-
During active menstruation or fresh postpartum bleeding
-
If you have an IUD or pessary in place
-
With active infections, wounds, or open sores
-
If you experience heat signs like hot flushes, fever or night sweats
-
If you’ve had recent pelvic surgery or trauma
When in doubt, reach out to a qualified herbalist, pelvic care therapist or midwife. We love offering guidance at LaLoba—especially postpartum, where steaming can be incredibly healing when timed and supported appropriately.
A Practice of Embodiment, Not Perfection
This isn’t just a trend—it’s a sacred remembering.
Every time you choose to slow down, sit with your womb, and honour your cyclical nature, you are reclaiming a legacy.
You are not broken.
You are not too much.
Your womb is wise, wild and waiting to be heard.
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this blog is for educational and spiritual purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider, midwife, or holistic practitioner before beginning any new practice, especially if you are pregnant, postpartum, have a medical condition, or are taking medications. Your body is wise, honour her messages, and trust your intuition above all.
Want to Go Deeper?
Join us inside Sacred Healing & Pleasure Facebook group, our FREE experience where we chat all things dearmouring, yoni steaming, sensual tools and womb wisdom to help you reclaim your body, pleasure and power, in a safe container of sisterhood.
With love and wild devotion,
Alexandra
LaLoba