Pelvic Steam Instructions

 Contraindications:

Pregnancy

Acute Infection

Two or more periods in one month over a three-month period

After ovulation, if you are trying to become pregnant

Menstruation

Fresh spotting


If this is your first steam and you have not completed an intake form, do not steam if you have:

Tubal coagulation

Arm implant birth control (Nexplanon)

IUD

Instructions

What you need:

  • Herb formula specified by practitioner

  • 3 quart pot (minimum) with fitted lid

  • Approx 6 cups of water

  • Select one: Steam chair/low stool/2x identical chairs*

  • Cloak or blanket for wrapping the body, if recommended by practitioner.

  • 2 towels or large blanket

  • Electric burner (only if indicated)

Preparation:

  • Select a quiet spot for your session. It is preferable to steam before bed as it will allow for a deeper sleep.

  • Set up chair or stool

  • Bring water to a boil, add herbs, cover and simmer on med-low heat for 10-20 minutes depending on formula.

  • Place pot under steam chair or on stool. If using a stool, wrap the pot in a towel to keep a barrier between legs and pot.

  • Remove lid and test steam on arm. Steam temperature should feel comfortable, never too hot.

  • Wrap body in cloak (if appropriate to recommendations) sit on steam chair or straddle pot.

  • Steam time based on practitioner recommendations. Either 10 minutes or 30 minutes. Do not steam longer than specified.

  • If steam is too hot at any point step away until the temperature is comfortable. There is no benefit to a hotter temperature.

While steaming:

  • This is a nurturing and nourishing practice. It should feel good!

  • Try not to use phone/device during this time. Listen to music, meditate, read a book about something that lifts your soul.

  • Notice how your body and lower chakras feel. If you have no specific sensations, that’s ok. Just continue to let yourself relax.

  • Express gratitude to your body, even if going through a challenging time. Believe that you can communicate, learn, and heal your root.

  • Feeling an increase in circulation is normal. If you begin to feel dizzy have some water or briefly pause your session.

*Steam chair options:

  • Low step stool with pot on top. The height should allow for you to stand over the pot with legs apart comfortably. Make sure to wrap the pot with towel to avoid burning the legs.

  • Kneel over pot and support the upper body on a chair, bed, couch. Make sure to wrap pot with towel to avoid contact with the legs.

  • Place two identical chairs next to each other with a little space between. Place the pot between the chairs and sit with one bottom on each chair.