The power of a bath

A bath can be a wonderfully healing experience. Done correctly, it is truly one of life’s great personal rituals.

But how do you turn a bath from a simple cleansing ritual, to a therapeutic, stress relieving personal ritual?

Here are some tips to help you relax and unwind ayurvedicly.

• Atmosphere is everything. Don’t just fill the tub with water and jump in, be sure to make the environment as clean and relaxing as possible. Light a candle, use lush towels, place a flower in a vase where you can focus on it’s beauty, or anything that will focus your mind on how wonderful this experience is.
• Use bath products that are appropriate for your dosha. It’s pointless to set yourself up for a relaxing massage, only to dump a chemically enhanced, headache inducing bath oil or salt into the tub. It does nothing for you or your stress levels.
• Use this quiet time to meditate, or use visualization to relax your tensed muscle. The idea is to focus on your personal needs and to nurture your self and your body as much as possible.
• When your bath is finished, be sure to moisturize your skin while it is still damp. This will seal moisture into your skin. This is the perfect opportunity for Abhyanga (self-massage).

The main idea is to turn a plain ol’ bath into a nurturing and tension relieving experience. Take the time to pamper yourself, and watch your spirit soar!

Namaste,
Tiffany
Personal Alchemy
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Originally posted 2008-05-26 21:07:54. Republished by Old Post Promoter