While celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow may have popularized vaginal steaming, this self-care practice is hundreds of years old and is rooted in ancient shamanic practices.
As a practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Amy has been providing and partaking in vaginal steam ceremonies off and on for nearly a decade.
In this episode of #redtentsisterstv, we discuss:
- How to have a vaginal steam bath (no, you don't need to go to a spa!)
- What herbs to use, including how to make use of what you already have in the kitchen
- The benefits of a vaginal steam (both physiological and spiritual)
- What makes it different from douching (which is something we don't recommend)
- Options for stools and DIY alternatives
- The history of vaginal steaming

Interested in trying this or learning more? You can purchase vaginal herbs from Amy's Shamanic Priestess Sister at Terrasoul Herbs. Registrants of our Sacred Cycles program also receive a complimentary bag of Yoni Love Steam in their welcome package. Learn more by clicking the Sacred Cycles program below.
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