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The Complete Training to the Closing the Bones Ceremony

La Cerrada Workshop

This sacred and ancient postpartum ritual and rite of passage was created to honour and nurture the mother after she has given birth. La Cerrada is for any stage in her postpartum journey, even if it’s a decade later, this healing ritual doesn’t lose its potency or its power.

In this workshop you will learn the sacred essence within the closing ritual, including a detailed explanation of each stage, learning the skills to offer this ceremony with confidence and reverence as you witness her surrender. A ritual to honour, mark, reframe, heal, cleanse, celebrate and rebirth, as she leaves behind what doesn’t serve her, re-integrating lost parts and birthing a new version of herself – more strengthened and connected.

In this experiential workshop, you will practice this ceremony in depth, gaining hands-on experience in a fun and friendly environment. I will give you the tools to create a sacred space, respecting and honouring each woman’s journey.

This workshop is for birth workers, postpartum doulas, therapists, and all women who feel called to support mothers on their healing journey.

I’ll be offering La Cerrada Workshop on the 9th and 10th May in Inverness, Scotland at Aurora Borealis Holistic Highland Retreat. This venue is a peaceful, soul-nourishing retreat space set in the scenic Scottish Highlands near Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire.

 

What you will learn

La Cerrada - The Mexican Postpartum Ritual

Ritual

Every woman who learns this, or other rituals from various cultures, becomes a guardian of humanity’s ancestral and cultural wisdom. It is essential to carry these practices out as faithfully as possible to their original form and structure, ensuring that the wisdom is passed on in its purest and most authentic way.

Learn

You will gain a profound understanding of the sacred essence behind the closing ritual, with a detailed exploration of each stage. You’ll acquire the skills needed to confidently offer this ceremony, along with the tools to create a sacred space that honors and respects each woman’s unique journey.

Offer

We will explore the healing arts of intuitive touch, massage, and rebozo, alongside the medicinal use of plants to strengthen, revitalize, heal, warm, and cleanse a woman’s body during the postpartum period. You will also learn how to create a safe space that supports her journey, helping her feel more grounded, nurtured, and deeply connected to herself.

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