Welcome To The Sacred Swaddling
Closing Of The Bones /La Cerrada Ceremony.
Our ceremony is rooted in various cultures and traditions, passed down through generations, and is now finding new life and relevance in different parts of the world.
At Sacred Swaddling, we invite you to experience the profound beauty and wisdom of this ceremonial practice.
Although the term "swaddling" may initially evoke images of wrapping babies, our ceremony goes beyond that.
It is a transformative journey for women, a rebirth and transition from one phase of life to another, encompassing various aspects of womanhood and healing.
The inspiration for this practice comes from my personal encounter with the Sacred Swaddling Ceremony in Mexico.
Witnessing a Menarche ceremony – celebrating the transition of young girls into womanhood – deeply touched me
and forever changed my perception of femininity and the healing process.
It was during this ceremony that I first experienced the power and magic of swaddling with Rebozo scarves.
Swaddling an adult involves the wrapping of a woman's body over seven points with a special Mexican soft scarves called rebozos.
The ceremony incorporates herbs, essential oils, cocoa ceremonies, special massage techniques using the rebozo scarf, and immersion in water.
It is a practice of transition, acknowledging life-altering events, closing the "holes" where coldness and drafts seep in, and restoring inner resources and strength.
Swaddling has a rich history in various cultures.
In Slavic tradition, it is used for postnatal swaddling of women in labor, symbolizing the closure of gates and the restoration of balance after childbirth.
It was also performed for male warriors, allowing them to calm down, readjust, and transition back to peaceful life after the intensity of war.
Similarly, Native American traditions include swaddling as a rebirth from spiritual "death," helping to overcome grief,
reclaim lost soul pieces, to doctor, to nourish, to rejuvenate your physical forms to reclaim new body.
This sacred practice has also been used by women known as "death doulas” to support the ceremony of returning
to life after losing a loved one or experiencing disconnection from life.
Sacred Swaddling is a profound spiritual practice aimed at transformation, rebirth and the opening of new doors.
It is a ceremonial journey dedicated to deep healing,with several hours of stages and practices,creating a sacred space for the soul's evolution.
Swaddling can be performed for various purposes,such as after childbirth, loss of loved ones,challenging life situations, inner transformation,change of status, illness, divorce, or even on one's birthday.
During the ceremony, the process unfolds over seven to eight hours.
The person shares their intention and desires, clarifying the deep request that lies beneath the surface.
The journey begins with a heart-opening Mother Cacao ceremony , followed by the creation of a mandala from flowers and herbs on a white cloth.
This mandala symbolizes the placenta, which is immersed in water, brewed and poured to the prepared bath, filled with flowers and aromatic oils. The brewing of a herbal bundle symbolizes the boiling process, necessary for transformation.
Next, a special massage is performed using the rebozo scarves, offering deep relaxation, releasing internal tension, and providing a sense of warmth and care.
A warm bath, filled with the decoction of flowers and herbs, becomes a sacred ceremony of washing and delving into the inner feminine nature.
Finally, the ceremony moves towards the central focus of swaddling.
This practice involves the closing and opening of the seven locks at specific points, symbolizing the closure of old chapters and the welcoming of new beginnings.
The benefits of swaddling are profound and encompass both psychological and physical aspects. It promotes relaxation, releases bodily and emotional tensions, and provides support and care.
Swaddling allows for psychological and bodily relaxation, relieving blocks from the past, and enabling you to move towards the future.
Swaddling is done with great care, attention, concern, acceptance, and warmth of heart on the part of the swaddlers.
It is such a beautiful and solemn transition from one state to another.
Several hours of stages/practices succeeding each other, all dedicated to you.
A very real sacred process with its own philosophy, depth, sequence and rituals, a real ceremony for the Soul.
It is important to understand one's intention, one's request - from where and where one is transitioning.
Everyone comes to the swaddling session with their own request.
If the initial request sounds purely mental, the preliminary conversation clarifies this request. Often it turns out that the real, deep request of the person ends up sounding completely different from what the original "from the mind" sounded like.
When the request is clearly voiced and the woman is ready, it becomes clear what practice can be offered to her for a deep transformation, after which she will no longer be the same.
The woman receives much attention, gentleness, care, acceptance, gratitude and admiration and this ceremony is completely about her. Everything that is so lacking for a woman in modern life.
Swaddling & Closing the Bones Ceremony
I welcome you into my home among the forests and lakes of Wisconsin for a full day of warmth, gentle care, and ceremony- a day when you can settle, be heard, and give attention to what you have been carrying.
Before we meet
Our time together begins with a consultation by phone. I listen to you, hear what brings you here, and begin preparing the day especially for you.
We talk about your wishes, your circumstances, and anything that would help you feel comfortable and cared for. Together, we consider what might be meaningful for you to bring-perhaps a personal object, a photograph, or something connected with the chapter you are honoring.
If you have questions or particular needs, I am happy to hear them and answer you. This first conversation gives us time to get to know each other before you arrive.
Your day of care and ceremony
When you arrive, we settle in with herbal tea and a warm conversation. There is time for your story, for silence, and for whatever you wish to share. You can let yourself arrive fully, without having to hurry toward the next part of the day.
A small cacao ceremony offers a gentle opening - a moment to turn toward your heart and listen to what matters to you.
You are invited to create your own placenta mandala with flowers and natural materials. This symbolic placenta becomes a way to give form to your story: what has nourished you, what you are bringing to completion, and what you wish to carry into the next part of your life.
With rebozos - long woven shawls - I gently support, rock, and cradle your body. We follow your comfort and your pace, allowing time for you to soften into the support and receive the feeling of being held.
The warmth of the sauna offers another place to rest and settle. If you wish, we can also include a limpia, a traditional cleansing ceremony, chosen with care for you.
At the heart of our day is the Swaddling, or Closing the Bones ceremony. As you lie comfortably, rebozos are placed around your body and gently drawn close, holding you through a series of seven closings. Each closing offers a moment to pause, feel the support around you, and gather your attention back to yourself.
I stay beside you, listening and adjusting the holding throughout. You can ask for more softness, a pause, or a change at any time.
When the rebozos open again, there is time to remain still, feel your body, and slowly return. This opening can be a way of welcoming a new part of yourself, honoring the passage you have made, and taking your first steps across the threshold into what comes next.
Other healing practices may be woven into the day according to what you share with me and what feels right for you. The ceremony takes its shape around you, with room for your own rhythm, wishes, and experience.
Meals, tea, and time to rest are included. Before you leave, we sit together again, allowing space for reflection and a gentle return to everyday life.
Time, stay, and cost
Please allow 7–8 hours for your Swaddling day.
$650 — your individual day of care and ceremony, including meals.
$700 — your individual day of care and ceremony with an overnight stay, including meals.
If you stay overnight, you can let the evening unfold quietly and rest before traveling home.
I welcome you by appointment at:
8527 Military Rd
Three Lakes, WI 54562
