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In the Mayan work this is called the ‘Blind Midwive’s Shake’.

What it is – a way to let go – gently
Origin? – Mexican? Belizean? Guatemalan? I am sorry she has no name. From the Arvigo work initially
Why it is – We can get too caught up on ‘the moves’ – this is a way to be with – and to take a break in between ‘fixers’
How to do it – a gentling technique if gentle – a vigorous one if you want to shake that baby into a better spot – depends.
What it may feel like – easy – use all your own body – is not a strenuous exercise. For them? Lovely – when/if relaxed.
When to use – in the midst of the back/pelvic work – it can be a soother/settling move. Like shaking apples off a tree.
When not to use – You will have to work it out. Very gently – or use a rebozo – same idea – shakey shakey – ad all residual tension can’t stay there.

What to do to set it up to win – have them super relaxed, so they are not worried about what you are doing – maybe lean into them and thus they have much contact with your body – gentle start and finish . . let them relax into it.

Relax, take your time and do a Bell curve – start slow – small amplitude, build, hold and die down gradually again.

Left – woman is 37 weeks pregnant with twins. . . I do this on the floor when possible – easier to work with heavily pregnants where they feel safe and where my back is being respected.

This is in the middle of the pelvic work – likely you do not start here – although IT DEPENDS and you may.
Originally to assist the bub to move – as with rebozo. . a hands-on form.

Shaking is purposeful and gentle. We begin gentle with slow shakes.
The amount of movement increases as we go up in elevation, as the curve of our travels increases.

At the top – where we pause to then go down again – the person is totally held and safely secure.

Ending with more settling (CLICK)