Have you ever heard of rebozo treatment? This ancestral Mexican technique would allow you to better manage your postpartum. We tell you more on the subject.
How about taking a few minutes to take care of yourself after giving birth? This is what the rebozo treatment ritual offers.
What are the origins of this ritual?
The rebozo ritual is a traditional Mexican treatment that offers deep relaxation. This treatment is generally performed on postpartum women, after childbirth. The goal ? Offer them a moment of relaxation and many other benefits for the body.
This treatment allows to honor the body of the woman, of the mother, who has just given birth to her baby. Originally, the rebozo was a long, flat piece of clothing used by women in Mexico during pregnancy and after pregnancy. This natural cotton fabric serves as a shawl, pelvis tightening, prenatal care, postpartum care and also helps protect against the sun.
Rebozo treatment, how does it work?
The rebozo fabric is used in the rebozo care. It consists of wrapping the hips, stomach, pelvis with this fabric and carrying out a few movements to relieve the new mother of her post-partum pain. The rebozo treatment is a four-hand massage to promote deep relaxation.
The ritual also consists of wrapping 7 important anchor points for relaxation: head, shoulders, stomach, pelvis, thighs, calves, feet. This treatment takes place in three stages: a massage with essential oils, a wrap in rebozo, and a herbal steam bath. In general, this treatment is accompanied by a herbal tea with detoxifying green plants. This ritual raises the body’s temperature to eliminate toxins.
What are the benefits of rebozo treatment?
A rebozo treatment allows relaxation, but also to regain more energy and vitality. It also allows you to gently reposition the pelvis, stimulate sexual desire, release the experience of childbirth and accept its femininity. This ritual of care also helps relieve pain during pregnancy, such as stomach aches, heartburn, pain in the body, tightness, etc. You will understand, the rebozo treatment allows a woman to act on the physical and mental level.
Who is the rebozo treatment for?
Rebozo care is therefore intended for pregnant women, women who have just given birth, but not only. It is also intended for people who are going through a painful moment, a trial, a physical or mental exhaustion. The rebozo treatment helps to relieve these ailments. It can also be good during menopause. Clearly, it is for anyone wanting to regain their energy, do themselves good and reposition their body.
Why do we speak of a holistic dimension?
The rebozo treatment is a holistic ritual. It is considered a divine massage, given from one woman to another woman for her well-being, rather than to a masseuse for her client. It is a ritual that encourages meditation and introspection.
In recent years, the rebozo treatment has landed in France. Training and courses are available. The rebozo care ritual is also the ideal birth gift for a new mother. In general, it lasts between 2h and 2h30 and costs between 200 € and 300 €, depending on the institute and the service. So, want to test?
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