Indications:
1) To treat gynaecological problems: Vaginal Steaming has been used to treat a varied of symptoms such as cramps, painful periods, trouble conceiving, infections, fibroids, cysts, dryness, uterine weakness, uterine prolapse, irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, reproductive adhesion/scar tissue, previous vaginal tear or episiotomy, dark and purple-brown blood at the end of onset of menses. And best of all, as a preventive measure for all the above.
2) After the period: to ensure all the blood and womb lining have completely cleared from the womb (we know if this hasn't happened when our period starts with brown blood)
3) Before the period: to either bring the bleed on or to make it come later (this is supported through specific herbs)
4) From the first period to post-menopause: It is an important tool for self-care. Aids circulation, improves hormonal balance and aids uterine cleanse
5) Stagnation: resolving clots, endometriosis, delayed period, cramps, pain, cysts, & tumours
6) Postnatal care: Essential care right after a woman has a baby. Vaginal steaming is also used as a hygienic post-period practice to get any left-over blood out of the vaginal tract and womb once the period is over. So a woman can return to her optimum health and well-being after birth.
7) Detox Treatment, Immune Stimulate and Abdominal Health: Vaginal steaming is great to aid detoxification processes, and aid circulation to the low digestive tract. It has shown benefits for those with IBS, fatigue, low immune system.
Treating infection: for thrush, bacterial vaginosis, STI's, etc
Resolving scar tissue: from birthing, hysterectomy, or other surgical procedures
8) Pelvic trauma: Vsteam can provide a gentle way to reconnect to the womb and our female energy. It is a spiritual and energetic cleanse from sexual traumas, and abusive partners, and even to start afresh to a new relationship.
Steam with Gong bath is highly recommended in this case, as it uses sound healing as an aid to the treatment.
9) Spiritual, Emotional and Energetic Healing: According to Ayurveda Vaginal steaming and the use of the right herbs can help release the energy of the 1st and 2nd chakras.
The 1st Chakra is the seat of the Earth element and as such the central emotions will be of Survival, family connection and fear The Goals will be: Stability, grounding, physical health, prosperity and trust.
The 2nd Chakra is the seat of the Water element and as such the central emotions will be of Guilt, overly emotional or emotionally numb, frigid, and poor boundaries. The Goals will be Fluidity, healthy sexuality, and emotional expression.
Vaginal steaming provides circulation to those energies that generally become stagnant. It also helps to circulate the APANA energy, the energy of elimination, which in excess can block the flow of your Kundalini energy, also called creative energy.
10) Benefits of Steaming for Men: Men have also been introduced to this modality. Perineal steam is being used to support prostate health, fertility, congestion and circulation issues. The steam works to soften tense pelvic floor muscles, ease prostate issues, and stimulate circulation and cleansing in the pelvic floor.