Nurturing Ayurvedic Postpartum Sanctuary Experience
New Beginnings Retreat: Nurturing Ayurvedic Postpartum Sanctuary Experience
After the beautiful journey of pregnancy and childbirth, the New Beginnings Retreat offers a warm, safe space for recovery and reconnection with your body. This postpartum massage is designed to relieve tension, reduce swelling, and promote both emotional and physical well-being during the crucial postpartum period.
Ayurvedic postpartum care
Your baby has arrived. After carrying your child for nine months, you've undergone a profound transition—from woman to mother, one of the biggest changes in life. This postpartum massage is a necessary treat for yourself after the hard work of pregnancy and childbirth. Give yourself the well-deserved rest and connection with your body, so you can enjoy a good sleep afterward.
In Ayurveda, the first 40 days after birth are considered essential for rest and recovery. To prevent imbalance and promote healing, oil treatments for both mother and baby begin immediately after birth. In India, postpartum women even receive a daily Abhyanga massage for 30 days. Many cultures observe a period of "cocooning" after birth. In the Chinese tradition, this time is called Zuo Yuezi, during which women rest in bed and are cared for by other women. This allows the new mother to focus entirely on recovery and bonding with her baby.
Book your appointment
This relaxing session is available as soon as you feel ready to take a moment for yourself, away from the daily care of your child, and visit my practice. After a cesarean, you are welcome from 6 weeks postpartum.
Would you like to book this relaxing treatment? Easily schedule your appointment through the calendar on the website. If you have any questions or are unsure which treatment suits you best, feel free to contact me via the contact page, I'm happy to help you make the right choice.
Duration & price of the treatment
120 min. – €146
Nurturing Ayurvedic postpartum massage
This two-hour treatment focuses specifically on recovery and relaxation during the postpartum period. The entire front and back of the body is gently and lovingly massaged for 90 minutes using plenty of warm oil. In Ayurveda, it is important to keep the body warm during the postpartum period, and after childbirth, the body is considered “open.” The biodynamic warm Rose Turmeric oil, which has a contracting and sealing effect, helps the body close and allows the warmth to penetrate deeply. This enables the body to retain heat more effectively, which in turn supports recovery.
Excess toxins and adrenaline are flushed out, and the body's self-healing ability is stimulated. Your energy, which has been heavily used and given away, is also rebalanced. This treatment allows you to let go and rest—a true moment of indulgence for yourself.
The foundation of this postpartum treatment is an Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage, where warm, natural oils are used to gently and lovingly massage the body. Special attention is given to:
- The abdomen and pelvic area, where gentle abdominal massages help reduce tension and support the organs in their postpartum recovery.
- The feet and legs, which may still be swollen from fluid retention after pregnancy.
- The back and shoulders, where tension often builds due to breastfeeding and carrying the baby.
This massage includes a pampering ritual with a magnesium foot bath, guided meditation, drawing a card from the Postpartum Deck, and a cup of Ayurvedic tea or sacred cacao, and is a two-hour ritual.
Inner Compass and cacao
The New Beginnings Retreat concludes (if you wish) with a ceremonial moment in which you drink sacred cacao (or Ayurvedic tea), an ancient tradition that opens the heart and helps you consciously set your intentions for this recovery phase. You draw a card from the Postpartum Deck, allowing us to reflect on your transition from woman to mother. This ritual offers the opportunity to pause and honor your experiences, setting a positive tone for your recovery. Recharged and connected, you leave ready to return to your child.
Moxa, pressure points, and Rebozo
In addition to the Ayurvedic postpartum massage, I offer additional techniques to support your recovery, including:
- Moxa treatment: Applying warmth with moxa on specific points on the abdomen and back stimulates circulation and supports the body's self-healing abilities.
- Pressure point massage: Gentle pressure on certain points activates healing and brings the body back into balance.
- Rebozo massage: This traditional Mexican technique uses a rebozo cloth to gently rock and support the body, helping to reduce tension and improve circulation—especially important for the recovery of the lower back and hips.
The wellness ritual
For an optimal experience, I offer a luxurious nurturing ritual. This ritual consists of:
- A warm welcome with a soft, luxurious bathrobe.
- A relaxing foot bath with fragrant essential oils and magnesium-rich Himalayan and Epsom salts, customized to your dosha type.
- A selection of scents and music—you can choose the essential oils that will accompany your treatment, and even the music can be adjusted to your preference. If you prefer to enjoy your treatment in silence or wish to be completely cared for, that’s perfectly fine too.
- A brief guided meditation to help release all tension and bring you fully into the present moment.
- Afterward, a moment of integration with a choice of Ayurvedic tea or warm cacao to gently awaken and end the experience on a serene note.
- Een kaarttrekking uit het Postpartum Deck, een subtiele uitnodiging om wat extra wijsheid of liefde in je dag mee te nemen.
Gift tip: Add your postpartum massage to your baby registry
The New Beginnings postpartum massage is a beautiful gift to give yourself or a loved one. Add this postpartum massage to your baby registry or surprise a new mother with a gift certificate for a well-deserved moment of wellness. I can send a personalized gift card by post or email—perfect for a baby shower or postpartum visit.
Book your appointment
This relaxing session is available as soon as you feel ready to take a moment for yourself, away from the daily care of your child, and visit my practice. After a cesarean, you are welcome from 6 weeks postpartum.
Duration & price of the treatment
120 min. – €146
Opening hours
Maandag: 8:45 - 13:00 uur
Dinsdag: 8:45 - 13:00 uur
Woensdag: 8:45 - 13:00 uur
Donderdag: 8:45 - 13:00 uur
Friday: closed
Zaterdag: gesloten
Sunday: closed