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If you get into steaming and do them regularly, you may decide to invest in a special stool. But for now, you’ll have everything you need already in your home.

Basically, you are going to boil water in a pot and steep the recommend dose of dried herbs in water, (Removing the herbs after 5mins if you are reusing the next day) then strip off however comfortable allowing your lower body to be bare but covered with either a sarong/ long skirt or dress and sit over the steam for 10-30 minutes (depending on your steam plan).

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Here are some ideas of how to do it:

• The easiest way when you start out is to place a metal pot with the herbs and hot water on something heat resistant on the floor and kneel over them while laying on a exercise ball.

• You could place two chairs side by side about six inches apart, putting the pot of herbs below. Depending on the height of the chairs, you may need to put the herbs on something higher so they’re closer. Sit with a cheek on each chair, with the basin directly below.

• You can place the bowl of herbs on the floor, kneel on one knee with the other foot on the floor. Carefully change knees if necessary.

Whichever method you use, be sure the steam is not so hot it can scald you. Use a blanket around your shoulders, and one from your waist to the floor to contain the steam. Stay wrapped up as you sit over the steaming herbs for about 10 to 30 minutes. Afterwards, keep wrapped up, keeping your womb space warm and go to bed for the night.

I recommend a calming evening following a steam, try some self care time and journaling your experience.

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If you find steaming at home a bit too difficult I offer in house steam sessions with everything supplied set in a relaxed safe private environment. Located in the Sunshine Coast.