From Menarche to Menopause, Maya Abdominal Massage is there for Women.
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
are Beneficial for Women in every Cycle of Life
From the Beginning
In the adolescent years, educating girls who have just begun to menstruate or are about to start their menstruation that what is happening is a God-given cycle that allows them to cleanse, listen, and connect with their bodies is revolutionary. So many girls starting this journey hear stories about how awful other women’s periods have been, as well as the societal solution of avoiding the communication of symptoms by just taking birth control without being given any other options. Lack of education and empowerment has taken its toll on women, and I have witnessed this effect on many. Utilizing ATMAT, we can align the uterus from the start, allowing their cycles to be symptoms-free. Through teaching, the self-care techniques empower them to be active in what is happening within their bodies and be able to tune in to what it could be communicating. Educating young women could positively affect many generations, and I thank God for this opportunity to be a part of this work.
During Childbearing Years
For generations, Maya Abdominal Therapy has been used during pre-conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Aligning the uterus in the optimal position allows hormones to be regulated and normalized, congestion and stagnation to clear, and a healthy uterine lining to develop – all of which support fertility and pregnancy. Maya Abdominal Therapy is also beneficial for men’s fertility by increasing circulation in the abdomen, contributing to sperm count and mobility.
During Pregnancy
ATMAT helps to support the growing uterus to be in the optimal position within the pelvic bowl and supports the optimal positioning of the growing fetus.
ATMAT tones uterine muscles, allowing them to coordinate during labor and birth.
ATMAT nourishes uterine ligaments while stretched and helps them return to their former size after birth.
Common symptoms of pregnancy may be relieved with ATMAT treatments, including:
Heartburn/ Indigestion
Nausea
Heaviness in the pelvis
Stagnation
Headaches
Pain around the round ligament, in the low back, and more.
Here’s a review from a 14-week pregnant client who received ATMAT for the first time.
“I didn’t know what to expect, but I was blown away by how such gentle intentional movements to my body would make me feel more relaxed than I have felt in ages. I thought that relaxation would only come with a standard massage, but this was perfect for anyone pregnant. It not only gave me the moment to connect with my baby, but Gabi’s knowledge of how to work the body made my nausea go away, and my stomach felt more settled than it has since I got pregnant. I wanted to cry at the end just with the release my body felt from the tension and nausea because I had felt so sick for so long, and I finally had some relief. She even showed me how to do some of the movements on myself, which empowered me to better health!”
After Birth - ATMAT sessions may be received at six weeks postpartum; sessions at this time are focused on returning the uterus and bladder to optimal positioning while nourishing the womb after a job well done!
*Women who have a cesarean birth may begin postpartum sessions as soon as the incision site heals; this can be different for everyone, and it is recommended to wait 12 weeks after abdominal surgery. That being said, ATMAT can be an excellent tool to prevent adhesions from developing and soften scar tissue when the time is right.*
During Peri-Menopause and Post-Menopause
ATMAT is a beautiful therapy for supporting women in perimenopause and beyond –
by relieving pelvic congestion
Increasing circulation
Improving digestion and absorption of nutrients
calming the nervous system.
Maintaining the strength and integrity of the pelvis against the prolapse of organs in the later years of life.
Helping to connect women to the wisdom of perimenopause/ menopause and their innate understanding of this stage of life.
Especially during perimenopause, the uterus needs to cleanse because through menopause, the womb shrink to an almost pre-pubescent size. ATMAT helps balance the hormones and encourages a thorough cleansing of the uterus of any toxins.