"Embracing the Sacred: A Journey into Postpartum Sealing"

Embark on a journey of ancient wisdom and profound reverence with our Postpartum Sealing Retreat – a timeless ritual known by various names such as Cerradas, Mother Roasting, and Bone Closing, echoing through the annals of diverse cultures worldwide. These sacred ceremonies, steeped in tradition, hold the power to encapsulate the essence of postpartum care, passed down through generations like whispers of ancestral memory. Inspired by the timeless practices of my grandmothers and guided by a tapestry of oral traditions, teachings from esteemed elders, and modern insights gleaned from my studies in midwifery, this workshop is a harmonious fusion of the old and the new. Within the gentle embrace of this sacred space, we honor the profound journey of the birth giver and the newborn, acknowledging the thresholds crossed and the cycles completed. Each sealing ceremony marks not just an end, but also a new beginning – a transition encapsulated in the loving embrace of tradition and ritual. As a partera, I have witnessed the transformative power of cerradas, not only in the context of childbirth but also in moments of loss, transition, and rebirth. These rituals extend beyond the postpartum period, encompassing the myriad cycles of life – from the dawn of motherhood to the twilight of menopause, from the healing after loss to the liberation from past traumas. Join us as we delve into the heart of postpartum cerradas, where ancient wisdom meets modern insight, and the sacred dance of life unfolds in all its beauty and grace.

What is included

This 5 day immersion will be held in Baja California (Airbnb will be booked once deposits are made). Home cooked meals will be provided during your stay . Guest Maestras will partake in knowledge shares.

  • Five days of hands-learning

  • Room, board and meals

  • 2 Guest Maestras

  • communal learning

Who is this workshop for ?

This workshop is specifically for birth professionals or bodyworkers who are actively serving postpartum families.

I am calling in a diverse group of professionals who are deeply committed to birth givers and to the continued cultural preservation of this work. The workshop and retreat is a living, breathing circle of knowledge sharing . Everyone in our circle will have something to contribute. I will be carefully screening each applicant with this knowledge sharing circle in mind. I encourage you to be open and authentic in your application process. I have no doubt that our circle will be just as it needs to be. I'm looking forward to welcoming you there.

How do I register?

There is an application process before you can enroll to attend. Due to the intimate nature of the workshop and the very limited enrollments (limited to 18 participants), I will be screening everyone.

  • Submit your application (may skip with invitation)

  • You will receive an invitation to enroll within a week if selected

  • You will have 1 week to put down a deposit and enroll

What is the cost ?

Once you have been invited to enroll you will have these following payment options

  • Deposit $300

    Your $300 deposit is non-refundable. You will need to pay your balance 30 days before the workshop. You will receive an invoice with the balance that you may make payments on.

  • Early Bird

    $1899 pay by June 30th. The early bird payment is limited to three registrations and must be paid in full.

  • Full Price $2199

    Full pricing must be paid if you miss the early bird pricing and the payment plan deadline of May 30th. You may request an invoice and make payments .

  • Payment Plan

    Six payments of $380 x six months total $2,280 (non-refundable deposit of $300). The Last month to sign up for the payment plan is May.

Postpartum Sealing Workshop Testimonials

What former participants have to share...

Workshop Facilitator

Maestra

Guest Maestras

Solidarity requires community

It's a honor for me to be able to invite my community.  I welcome the local birth workers who have supported me along the way with their teachings, presence and unique medicine way. This retreat could not be complete without the presence of these guest maestras who will join us each evening to supplement our workshop with their knowledge and medicine.  I know that you will fall in love with their teachings the way that I have over the years. Please read below and get to know them .

Guest Maestra

Ximena A. Rojas

Ximena is a local Mexican partera providing care in Baja California Norte. She is an esteemed midwife and midwife trainer in Mexico. She is most known for us humanitarian work with Justicia en Salud , a reproductive health justice clinic in Tijuana providing free services to refugees and migrants . She will join us for an evening of knowledge sharing .

Guest Maestra

Meztli Torres

Metztli Lopez Torres was born in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Anthropology in 2006 and her Master’s Degree 2010. Since 2004 Metztli has been working professionally in topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum with an emphasis in Traditional Mexican Medicine, Traditional Midwifery of Mexico, and Feminism. In 2013 she founded Luna Mamá Healing Services, her current business with the intention of returning to traditional and indigenous ways related to childbirth, motherhood, and care of the female body in her beloved Xalapa. In the summer of 2014 she moved to the USA with her family. She is the mother of 3 children and lives in Kumeyaay territory. Currently she is serving families in San Diego and virtually around the world as sobadora, birth keeper, traditional Mexican postpartum care provider, lactation educator, and educator.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Do you offer any scholarships?

    Yes, I do. For this workshop however I am only making one scholarship opportunity available. Scholarships are exclusively reserved for members of Unveiling the Journey a Mentorship for Aspiring Parterx.

  • Will this workshop be in English?

    Yes, all instruction by me will be given in English. Our guest maestras might choose to share in Spanish and I will make a translator available if the group need ones.

  • When will you have another Postpartum Sealing Retreat & Workshop?

    I hope to offer one every year. I will make those dates available to the people on the waitlist first. I will announce the dates with at least a 9-month notice. Getting on the waitlist is the best way to secure your registration. You can access the waitlist application by scrolling up.

  • Can I take my child/s with me?

    Babes in arms are welcome!

  • Can I attend and stay somewhere else?

    Yes. You may choose to rent your own hotel, Airbnb or stay with relatives nearby. However the pricing will not be reduced.

  • Is this a BIPOC only event

    No. It is open to all birth and bodywork professionals.

  • I will be newly postpartum, can I still attend.

    I do not recommend attending this workshop while you are in your 4th trimester. While it may seem that this would be a perfect place to be held, it can move and bring up so much for all of us. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated one a one on one basis.

  • What do I need to know about crossing the U.S. Mexico Border

    If you are flying into Mexico, you will need a Passport! I will provide you with written details, links , maps and on all you need to know prior to the workshop.

  • My question is not listed here...

    If you still have questions please email me directly at tema@lamatrizbirth.com.