I would do a modified version again because I'm in a totally different phase of life now than I was then.Brief Summary of Book: Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit by Queen Afua If you get the opportunity to do this with other women, you should give it a try. Women are never told how important our wombs are and this book is a winner for me for that reason alone.

Understanding how to feed yourself for wellness and how to support your womb is priceless. I think the greatest benefit of the book/program is learning about your body. I know for Christians, the altars with images of other people can feel like idol worship, but you don't have to do that. You can reap the benefits of Sacred Woman without doing the gateway work with crystals and stones if that makes you uncomfortable. I would do a modified version again because I'm in a totally different phase of life now than I was I bought this book back in the early 2000s to join a healing circle at my school, but I ended up not participating with them and going it alone - which the book doesn't advise. Overall, I did learn a lot and I enjoyed several of the recipes in her book. I don't know if I can credit this system and a plant-based diet, but my period did lighten over time. My cramps were always pretty mild, so that was easy, but I had long heavy periods that made life unbearable. I stopped relying on pain relievers and learned to manage cramps with teas and herbs. I think the best takeaway for me, was that I became much more intuned to my body. I would go to bed early so that I could wake up early, which I actually liked. I bought all of the stones/crystals, cloth, and altar objects, and started eating a vegan diet. I bought this book back in the early 2000s to join a healing circle at my school, but I ended up not participating with them and going it alone - which the book doesn't advise.

Sacred Woman by Queen Afua