Rebozo & Closing Ceremony - A Birth Education Workshop
Uses of the traditional Mexican rebozo led by Mexican doula, child psychologist, and childbirth educator, Ximena Lopez.
This workshop is a beautiful opportunity to learn about the traditional Mexican practice of using a rebozo during labor and postpartum. Join us at 111 Superior St from 10am-4pm on Saturday March 1 for a hands-on experience where you'll discover the benefits and techniques of this ancient practice. This workshop will also cover how to facilitate a "closing ceremony" after the birth and the continued use of the rebozo during postpartum.
Who is this workshop for? Anyone interested in birth or planning to give birth. Doulas are especially welcome.
Course overview:
Throughout the day we’ll talk about and practice the uses of the rebozo in various stages:
● History and context of the use of the rebozo.
● Rebozo during pregnancy: massage, comfort, bellly support, etc.
● Rebozo during birth: positions for pushing, comfort measures, helping baby
descend, turn, etc.
● Rebozo in the postpartum: post birth loving ritual that includes a herb bath,
massage, and closure binding with rebozos.
We will practice everything, so participants can get a real experience about all of the techniques we discuss. It will be a big day with a lot of hands on interaction and a lot of moving emotions.
We will take a 1 hr break for lunch, there are lots of great places nearby to grab some yummy food or you can bring your own.
This day is intended to be a full “apapacho” (hug with the soul). We hope you can come and enjoy it!
Investment: $122 (if finances are a barrier, just let us know and we can work something out!).
If you wish to e-transfer us (and avoid the extra fees on this platform) simply send an email to hello@emmychahal.com and we will pass on details of how to register directly with us.
Please bring:
- yoga mat if you have it
- a cushion to sit on
- warm, comfortable clothes
- journal and pen
- an open mind and open heart
For all inquiries, please email: hello@emmychahal.com
About your facilitator, Ximena Lopez
"I’m a mom, childbirth educator, doula, child psychologist, herb passionate, mani-gen, and the list goes on. Most importantly, I’m convinced that natural loving approaches to health change lives. Since graduating from child psychology in Monterrey, Mexico, I knew that a child’s wellbeing began way before birth. So I decided to study with the masters in childbirth education, getting certified through Lamaze International and DONA International. Then, after having my first daughter I received a herb bath and closure from my midwife and I fell in love with herbs and the ritual. So then, I studied it with two traditional midwives from the Mayan region, Emilia and Sabrina. Every day I continue to learn and evolve, forever commited to connecting body and soul, heaven and earth, nature and humans."
