When performing yoni massage as an energy practice, a woman goes through four stages.
These stages were studied in detail by Stanislav Grof, the creator of Holotropic Breathwork. He linked them to the birth process and called them perinatal matrices.
In massage, they are less pronounced, but the massage therapist—if they want to understand the woman’s path and guide her—still needs to be aware of them.
The first perinatal matrix, also known as the “amniotic universe,” is associated with the intrauterine period, when the fetus is in a harmonious and safe state, feeling united with the mother and the world.
In the context of massage, this matrix can manifest through certain sensations, reactions, and effects associated with recreating or awakening this state:
1. Deep relaxation and a sense of security:
During the massage, the woman may experience a profound calm, comparable to the comfort of the womb. The soft, rhythmic, enveloping movements of the massage therapist can evoke feelings of security, warmth, and serenity, reminiscent of the womb.
2. Regression to early memories:
Touch, especially gentle and caring, can unconsciously recall maternal warmth and care. The woman may experience emotional outbursts, such as peace, joy, or even an inexplicable feeling of “coming home.”
3. Physical reactions:
During the massage, physiological reactions may be observed: deep breathing, decreased muscle tension, a feeling of warmth or lightness. These reactions reflect a state in which the body “remembers” the absence of stress and complete acceptance.
4. Emotional Release:
If the first matrix was disrupted (for example, maternal stress during pregnancy), massage can trigger the release of suppressed emotions. The woman may feel a sudden urge to cry.
In yoni massage, this is the first stage of a full-body massage, when the woman spreads across the table like a jellyfish and has great difficulty understanding requests to turn over or go to the toilet.
Other details of the massage are described in the online course about yoni massage.
