Pelvic Organs’ Wellness
Perineal Steaming

“She is incarnate as You”-
Tripura Rahasya

Herbal steaming with organic herbs combined with energy therapies as necessary for caring the vital organs in pelvic floor region.

Helps better reproductive, menstrual & sexual health.

Perineal steaming has been around since ancient times, to take care of that important system of the body which undergoes a lot with menstruation, child-birth, sexual activity, hormonal and pelvic floor changes with age.

Even today, in many parts of India, women do steaming ritual with herb called ‘shepa’, after vaginal child birth.

Vagina is self-cleansing but this treatment helps relax, pacify some pelvic area organs, kindles dhatu agni and may offer relief in some women’s health related issues*.

What is involved?

Perineal or Vaginal steaming directs herb-infused steam onto the perineum, vaginal area. The process is pretty simple and your modesty is preserved during the whole time.

It starts with discussing your specific health concerns, followed by preparing necessary herbs for that condition.

Energy therapies are applied superficially on abdomen and pelvic area as necessary for the condition treated.

We only use organic herbs.

You can then just sit on a special stool, over a container of herbal-infused steam for about 30 minutes or time that is comfortable to you.

Ideally you can bring your own maxi skirt (as you prefer) to help isolate the steam and for preserving modesty. Towels are also provided.

During this time you can read, relax, meditate, listen to music or just close your eyes- a real ‘me’ time.

Due distance is ensured between steam and you, to dissipate intense heat and not to cause any burning sensation.

What are the benefits?

Vaginal steaming may help in*:

  • Reduction in pain, bloating and exhaustion associated with menstruation

  • Decrease menstrual flow & other menstruation issues

  • Regulation of irregular or absent menstrual cycles

  • Better reproductive health, help increase fertility

  • Reduction in stress

  • Better sexual health by addressing issues related to sexual function, comfort and satisfaction

  • Helps overcome intimacy issues

  • More rapid healing and a toning of the reproductive system after giving birth

  • Assistance with managing symptoms of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine weakness, uterine prolapse & endometriosis

  • Aiding the repair of a vaginal tear, episiotomy, or C-section scar

  • Treatment of chronic vaginal/yeast infections, and works to maintain healthy odor

  • Relief for symptoms of menopause including dryness or pain

  • Helps release of stored emotions

  • Assisting with constipation, healing of hemorrhoids

  • Reconnection to the Earth and ancient women’s wisdom

  • Some herbs may need 24 hr preparation. Therefore, after booking therapy, we will call you to discuss specific health issues, so we can prepare herbs in advance.

Conception or fertility support

Steaming regime options:

Considering day 1 as start of menstruation, for a 28 days cycle,

1} Ideally, 5-6 times between days 20-28, in the month prior to actually trying for conception. During this time, intercourse for conception is to be avoided. Also one needs to be certain that they are not pregnant.

2} Alternatively in the month trying for conception, 2-3 times between days 4 to 8. During this time, intercourse for conception is to be avoided.

One can choose suitable option in their own discretion.
The rationale is to avoid steaming when there is any chance of pregnancy.

Prior steaming helps to kindle dhatu agni i.e. warmth in reproductive organs. A combination of herbs which support pregnancy are also used in steaming as necessary.

Steaming is not advised between days (8-28 of the month) when one is actively trying to conceive i.e. having unprotected intercourse.

Steaming therapy is to support conception and does not guarantee conception.

For other women’s health issues

As recommended by practitioner during consult.

Steaming is not taken during menstruation.

Equipment and Hygiene

We use specific medical grade equipment (not made-up stools).
After each treatment, the equipment is cleaned with hospital grade cleaning materials.

Is perineal steaming Ayurvedic?

It is an ancient traditional technique and we have seen it provided by some Ayurvedic Vaidyas (renowned traditional practitioners) in India. Steaming is Ayurvedic treatment, but we have not yet come across any reference to Yoni steaming in Ayurvedic texts.

What are the risks?

It may not be suitable to everyone, especially if pregnant or could be pregnant, within 12 weeks of any surgery or have vaginal infections.

There are risks associated with this therapy, you can read some of the risks by clicking here and here.

Prior to booking this therapy, we highly recommend to do own further research re benefits and risks.

*These benefits are reported in popular magazines and websites and there is no scientific evidence yet for steaming benefits or for conception support.