Today we are going to dive into the tub together. Ok technically there will be no diving nor will we actually be in a tub (together) BUT we will be talking about the benefits of taking a bath.

Now, I am not talking about a tub filled with warm water that you sit in for 5 min. then get out because you are bored or you can’t stop thinking of all things you have to get done. 

I realize not everyone is keen on the idea of taking a bath and sometimes during the HOT summer months it doesn’t sound appealing.

However, when you are super stressed from work, exhausted from your endless To Do list, or you are feeling like you haven’t been sleeping good and could use a little down time before you crawl into bed. Then taking a ritual type bath could be just what your body needs. 

Rituals can be whatever you make them out to be, in its’ most simplest form it just means you are going to setup your environment with “things” that will help your body understand what your intentions are. 

So, what are your intentions?… is it simply to relax, do you need to calm the chatter in your mind so you can find a solution to an issue you are having, is it for better sleep?

Step 1 –

Determine your purpose for taking a bath and set that intention.

Step 2 – 

Set the Stage

Now, this will look different for everyone but here is a list of things you can choose to get your Body, Mind, Spirit all on the same page. You can pick 1 thing off the list of a combination a few different items.

Pro Tip: Keep all your senses in mind. Pick something that smells amazing, then something that is soothing to your skin or to hold in your hand (a palm stone would work great). Make sure your bathroom counters are cleaned off and clutter free, so you have a visually pleasing space.

• Apple Cider Vinegar – if you have never used ACV then do yourself a favor and google it, this stuff has a crazy amount of benefits for a wide variety of ailments. For your bath add 1-2 cups to your warm water, then shower off when you exit the tub. High-Quality Essential oils – if you add oils to your bath water, make sure they are good quality and safe to use topically, not all oils are meant to be used in this way. I personally use Doterra oils and if interested I can help you start your collection here.
• Epsom Salts (you can use plain or scented ones, I love the smell of Dr. Teals Epsom Salts which can be an inexpensive substitute if you don’t have essential oils.
• Flower petals –  (not always handy but fun if you have them).
• Dried lavender is also fun and easier to keep on hand year round.
• Rock the Top Spa Products make your skin feel amazing when you get out of the bath. Plus the truffles are fun to watch the fizz in the water. You can find them here
• Himalayan Sea Salt – if you use to much it can be drying to the skin so make sure to moisturize after your bath.
• Baking soda– can be soothing for the skin, 1/4 -1/2 is all you need.
• Healing Crystals – Not all crystals are safe to be placed in your bath water, sometimes water can be kryptonite to your stones. If you are unsure if the crystals you have in your collection are water safe then placing your stones around the edge of your tub will do the trick also.
• Essential oil diffuser– man do I love running my diffuser, it just makes the bathroom smell so yummy. Remember to pick oils to diffuse that inline with the intentions you set before you start setting the scene.
• Candles – to allow for a softer more relaxing lighting.

Step 3 – 

When you are finished with your bath you can end the ritual in 1 of 2 ways. You can unplug the drain but stay laying in the tub while visualizing that all your stress, tension, worries etc. are leaving your body and running right down the drain along with the water. 

Or you can set the intention that as you stand up to get out of the tub all the heaviness in your body will stay trapped in the water.

It will easily detach from your energy field and stay connected with the water so that when you unplug the drain it will wash away leaving your body feeling light and at total peace.

One of my most profound and epic emotional cleansing happened during one of my ritual baths. I had been sick and not feeling well for a few days and a bath sounded soothing.

I got in, immediately started to relax and then the tears showed up. At times it was only a few tears running down my face and at other times it was full on sobbing. In fact, I was still crying as I let the water out, then as the water finished draining the tears started to dry up.

I took a deep breath and exhaled anything and everything that my body was ready to release and I sent it down the drain with the water. I felt so much better when I got out of the tub and noticed that from that point on my body was ready to fully fight the infection that was living inside my body.

Our bodies are amazing at healing, we just have to know when to stop and listen to the clues it’s giving us.

Happy Soaking!