HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE TAKING SPIRITUAL BATHS
There are so many times where youâre either having a bad day, have a lot on your mind, or you just arenât feeling up to par. How do you tackle these ailments so that you can move freely throughout the day?
WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL BATH?
So what exactly is a spiritual bath?
A spiritual bath is nothing more than a cleansing session where you take the necessary time to yourself to cleanse the physical body, your aura and you mind.
There is no set way to take a spiritual bath, your ritual is completely up to you. Weâll go over some examples of what you can use and how you should proceed with the bath later in this post.
Now I bet youâre wondering, âWhy should I take these baths? How do I benefit from them?â Letâs start by saying that there are no negatives to indulging in a spiritual bath. Many of you already bathe in the tub anyway, so why not take an extra step to heal yourself and your mind? Along with cleansing, relaxing, and attracting positive things into your life, the baths aid in grounding the soul. Listed below are some of the possible steps and tools you can implement when you begin to take your much needed spiritual baths.
PREPARING FOR YOUR BATH AND SETTING INTENT
One of the first and most important steps you should take before taking your spiritual bath is setting your intent. Setting your intent is basically figuring out and knowing the reason why your doing something. I find that it helps to write it out on paper as I say it out loud. That way I am using multiple senses. I am using touch (writing), sight (reading), and hearing (my voice as I read).
You can draw your bath and expect healing results without knowing where to direct the healing energy. To get the best and most effective results, be sure to cleanse your space. Remove the clutter, get rid of any trash, and open the windows to let in fresh air. It may also be a great idea to shower before the bath, to be sure your body is open to new energy.
GATHERING YOUR NECESSITIES AND SETTING THE MOOD
The items you bring into the bathroom with you should all be there to support the intention you are focusing on. There are not set rules on what you should have or use during your spiritual baths.
One way to set the mood is by utilizing candles. Candles are great because they serve so many roles. They can be used in place of inorganic light, the aromas are extremely therapeutic, and create an ambience like no other.
You may also want to incorporate herbs and essential oils. You can choose ones for health or relaxation or that correspond to the intention you choose to set. There are tons of herbs you can use, itâs just the matter of picking the ones that suit your needs. In The Grimoire for the Green Witch, Ann Moura lists several herb blends to incorporate in your herbal spiritual baths:
FOR COMFORTING: Calendula (Marigold), Chamomile, Lavender, Mint, Raspberry Leaves, Rosemary.
FOR ENERGY: Heather, Lemon Balm, Rosemary, Savory.
FOR PEACE: Chamomile, Hops, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose.
FOR RELAXATION: Chamomile, Dianthus, Heather, Jasmine Flower, Lemon Balm.
Soothing: Calendula, Chamomile, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary.
FOR STRESS RELIEF: Chamomile, Dianthus, Lemon Balm.
Music is another component that I believe could really help bring in wanted energy. You could listen to meditation music, nature sounds, or your favorite songs. You can also use white noise machines, which are pretty unique on their own. Of course, be sure to keep all electronics away from the water because you canât go into a spiritual bath creating additional problems for yourself.
Sea salt is another must have in my opinion. Sea salt is used to help draw out the impurities in the body, such as bacteria and other debris. When choosing you salts, be sure to pick the best quality, unprocessed salts. Normal table salt should be avoided because it takes out needed minerals, instead of drawing them in. 100% natural, raw and unrefined Himalayan Pink Sea Salt is wonderful.
COMBINING IT ALL AND DIVING IN DEEP
Now that youâve cleansed your space, and gathered your intent and tools, itâs time to combine it all together. Step into the water filled with lovely scented herbs, sit down and begin to take that mental dive into the world of relaxation. If you are tense, this bath just wonât work for you. As the water rushes around the tub, imagine all of the negative energy being pulled from your body and your intentions being manifested. When you are settled in, take some time to pray and then be still and listen for Godâs response. When your bath is complete, release the water down the drain and envision all of that unwanted energy flowing away, and thank the universe for all it has done and will do for you.
This lesson was loosely adapted from an article by Star Wolfâs Den.
