In this week’s episode I’m joined by Christine Eck, founder and director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, to explore the Ayurvedic understanding of the postpartum period — known as 'the sacred window'.
Christine shares how she came to this work through her own experiences of motherhood and study, and how the teachings of her mentor Ysha Oakes inspired her to carry forward this lineage. Together, we talk about what it means to honour the first weeks after birth as a powerful time for healing, renewal, and connection.
We also talk about:
Why the postpartum window is considered one of the most potent healing periods of a woman’s life
How Ayurveda helps balance the body and mind after birth through warmth, nourishment, and routine
How simple practices such as warm oil massage, easy-to-digest meals, and gentle breathwork can be transformational in this time
The importance of community and why no one was ever meant to do postpartum alone
The wisdom behind the saying “40 days for 40 years”
It’s a deeply grounding and practical conversation for anyone supporting new families or preparing for their own postpartum season.
You can learn more about Christine’s work and her Conscious Postpartum Caregiver Training at sacredwindowstudies.com.
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