closing the bones

a ceremony for new mothers

We have lost the ritual and ceremony around our female cycles and the meaningful pathways to healing that they allow for us. We are passionate about keeping these traditions alive to support this transition and honour the phases of motherhood and beyond.

Closing the bones is gently ritualistic and involves a 2 hour massage with oil where the mother's body is gently massaged, rocked and soothed and then wrapped lovingly in shawls to metaphorically close the bones and bring her back to herself after her birthing.

Best enjoyed as soon after birth as possible, Closing the Bones makes a beautiful gift to a new mother and allows for space, time, rest and preparation to meet the needs of her new baby.