Te Wharetangata – A Sacred Journey of Rebirth and Healing
Te Wharetangata, the sacred gateway to life, represents one of the most powerful aspects of the female body. It is the space where divine feminine and divine masculine energies intertwine, creating the ultimate synergy for self-love, self-healing, and the healing of past generations. This sacred ceremony is an invitation to reconnect with your essence, restore your vibrant energy, and activate your inner strength.
“Me aro koe ki te hā o Hineahuone” — “Pay homage to the essence of womankind.”
During this transformative ceremony, you will experience a deep sense of connection as we journey within, activating the restoration of your energy and essence. It is a profoundly powerful experience—an offering of healing that you can give to yourself.
The Healing Power of Steaming
Vaginal steaming is a traditional practice that involves gently exposing the vagina to rongoā herbal steam, which cleanses and enhances the health of the reproductive system. Steaming has a wide range of benefits, including relieving period discomfort, improving fertility, clearing trauma, and boosting libido.
This practice provides a holistic approach to restoring balance in the body, while also addressing the emotional, spiritual, and energetic aspects of the reproductive system.
How Does It Work?
The warmth of the Rongoā herbal steam gently permeates the reproductive system, promoting increased circulation and relaxation. The steam dilates blood vessels, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, while helping to relax the pelvic floor muscles.
We will then journay you through the seven gateways unlocking dialogue in energy trapped in each part of your genitalia.
Steaming brings heat to the womb, nourishing and toning the area with the carefully selected combination of herbs, which include healing benefits such as:
• Restoring energy and vitality
• Promoting fresh oxygenated blood flow
• Supporting deep cleansing and healing
• Relaxing the pelvic floor
• Reducing tension and blockages
The water vapour infused with Rongoā herbs is absorbed by the tissues, entering the bloodstream and having a direct healing effect on the reproductive system. Vaginal tissue is one of the most absorbent areas of the female body, making it an ideal area for targeted herbal healing.
Why Steam?
Vaginal steaming is a gentle yet powerful way to support women’s wellness, offering relief for a variety of physical and emotional conditions. It can be beneficial for:
• Reducing menstrual cramps and pain
• Rebalancing and reactivating the menstrual cycle
• Regulating irregular periods
• Supporting fertility and reproductive health
• Clearing trauma stored in the body
• Increasing libido and sexual vitality
• Easing pelvic muscle tension and pain
• Healing after miscarriage or DNC
• Relieving urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Supporting those with fibroids, ovarian cysts, or endometriosis
• Alleviating vaginal dryness
Steaming is a beautiful way to support your body’s natural rhythm and cleanse on a deep level, providing the opportunity to release past trauma and embrace healing.
When Not to Steam
• Do not steam until at least 3 weeks after a DNC or miscarriage, and 6-8 weeks after childbirth.
• During pregnancy
• After ovulation if attempting to conceive
• During menstruation
• If you have an active infection or open wounds
• If you have an IUD or other contraceptive devices in place
• If you have genital piercings, it’s important to remove them to avoid burning from the heat.
Rongoā Herbs Used in the Steaming Ceremony
Our steaming process uses a carefully selected blend of Rongoā and traditional herbs to support your healing journey. These rongoā herbs may include:
• Ngaio – Known for its purifying and soothing properties.
• Angiangi – Helps clear stagnant energy and promotes vitality.
• Kohekohe – Supports emotional healing and rejuvenation.
• Kumarahou – A powerful cleansing herb, often used for its detoxifying properties.
• Kawakawa – A sacred healing herb that nourishes the body and soul.
• Red Matipo – Known for its protective qualities and ability to clear emotional blockages.
• Rose Petals – Uplifting and calming, these petals help balance the body’s energy.
• Pohutakawa Puti – Supports healing and grounding.
A Sacred, Private Experience
Each steaming ceremony is carried out in a specially designed, comfortable, and discreet space. You will be fully covered, with privacy and comfort prioritized. The practitioner will remain with you throughout the ceremony, working energetically around you to assist in clearing dense energy and restoring your taha wairua (inner strength). Please note, we do not physically touch you during the process.
A Gift of Healing and Transformation
This ceremony is a deeply personal and powerful experience—an invitation to reconnect with your body, your energy, and your essence. It is an offering of healing and self-love, allowing you to release blockages and embrace a new, empowered version of yourself.
