A Blessing Way is a mother centered celebration.
The Mother's
Blessing Ceremony, also known as The Blessingway by Navajo people. It is a very positive ceremony
attended by those who the mother relies on for support and trusts deeply. The ceremony marks a woman's rite of passage.
It is a ceremony of the transformative power of birth and prepares the mother for her journey ahead. Ideally
you want to plan a blessingway as close to your due date as you feel comfortable. Within a circle of women
(men can be included as well) the mother is honored,blessed,cherished,and given a pampering to honor her
and baby.
Some of the different activities that you can plan at your Blessing way
are;
Herbal/flower foot bath and massage
Singing
Massage
Belly casting
Sharing and blessings
from everyone in the circle
Baby blessings and prayers
Making a Birth Necklace
Henna Art on the belly
Making
flower crowns for mom or all women in attendance
Candle lighting
Symbolic Umbilical Yarn bracelets
Special
foods to nourish
