Sage Woman Wisdom

The Moon Within by Aida Salazar As a mother of 4 girls, I have found it's never too early to introduce your daughter to what a woman's body is cap...

I’ve had 4 babies, every pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum different from the other. But the one thing that mattered the most to me was pre...

Liminal space. It's part of the healing process, it's the darkest point before the dawn. The light is just there, on the other end of this corridor of self care and work.

My cousin's birth announcement text got me thinking about my pregnancies and how important body oiling was for me for several reasons. It covers physical health, mental preparation, and spiritual connection.

Here are 5 reasons why body oiling was an essential practice during my pregnancies.

She gave me insight and comfort in my own body, a wealth of tailored-to-me womb wisdom I didn't even know I was lacking, or seeking.  Feeling these warm, steady, love-filled hands on my abdomen, speaking truths about my experience... I didn't expect to be moved. I didn't expect to feel soothed and nurtured, like a normal massage but with more intention, more personal.