Rites of Passage
Throughout history and across all different cultures, the transitions from one life season to the next have been marked with celebration and/or ceremony. Here at Jnana Place we provide a sacred space to honour these important milestones.
Mother's Blessings
A Mother’s Blessing is a special celebration and ceremony marking the rite of passage that is a woman’s transition from maiden to mother, also known as ‘matrescence’. Unlike a baby shower which focuses on showering the mother-to-be with gifts for the baby, a mother’s blessing is all about supporting, nurturing and empowering the mother-to-be as she embarks upon this life changing journey.
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While Mother’s Blessings are gaining popularity in modern day, it has taken inspiration from the traditional Navajo ceremony called a Blessingway. It is a beautiful way to mark the significant life occasion of becoming a mother as the woman crosses the threshold from one life season to the next.
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We have several spaces available to hold your next Mother's Blessing event. We are excited to also be offering our Guest Bungalow very soon for overnight stays at a reduced rate when you book your event here. Perfect as a mini Babymoon getaway so that you can relax and enjoy the peaceful setting after your event has finished.
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Facilitator recommendations:
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While we provide the venue for Mother's Blessing events is important to choose someone to facilitate the ceremony. You can choose to either hire a professional Mother's Blessing facilitator or ask someone you know.
My lovely friend Fatima Wheeler @birthinggoddess has written a brilliant E-book with everything you need to know about hosting a Mother's Blessing called 'A Modern Guide To Hosting A Mother's Blessing'. We highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to host this special event for their friend or family member.
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If you wish to hire a professional to facilate your Mother's Blessing ceremony we highly recommend Ann Taylor @ceremonamama @ceremonarituals , a gifted ritualist who has faciliatated many ceremonies on our land at Jnana Place and is particularly passionate about this special life season.
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