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Benefits of having a salt bath
We understand the importance of regular bathing for maintaining the hygiene of our body, but have we given some thought to maintaining the cleanliness of our energy aura? Energy hygiene is just as important as physical hygiene.
We are subjected to various energies internally (e.g. our thought patterns) and externally (e.g. people or things we interact with at home, work, socially) on a daily basis. Some are positive and some are not so positive.
These energies need to be harmonised by eliminating the build up of negative energies, which can remain in our aura for long periods of time.
This can then manifest as irritability, stress, anxiety, fatigue, over-excitement, inability to focus and so many more.
This is why it is essential to regularly cleanse our energy bodies, to include our chakras, mind, emotions and energy levels.
Using salt as a cleanser is an inexpensive and efficient way to cleanse both our physical and energy bodies.
The humble salt grains are responsible for:
- disintegrating the negative energies in our aura
- helping to purify the body by facilitating the skin to absorb essential trace minerals
- drawing out toxins, bacteria and heavy metals from the body
The effectiveness of salt baths before a meditation
“Sea water or water with salt is very effective in removing diseased energy from the energy body. The water-with-salt treatment will substantially clean the energy body and gradually strengthen the body and its defense system. Although this treatment is simple, it is quite effective and therefore should be taken seriously.” – Master Choa Kok Sui
In order for new, fresh, divine energy to enter your body, the old, dirty, unwanted energy must be removed. A salt water bath can effectively remove these energies and help us become more receptive and increase our capacity to absorb the huge downpour of divine energy during a meditation session.
How to take a Salt water Bath effectively
1) Salt water has countless cleansing properties on many levels, which is why a dip in the ocean can be so therapeutic. If you are fortunate enough to live by the sea, your salt cleansing ritual awaits you! For us town and city dwellers, do not fret! You are able to recreate your own dip in the ocean in your own personal bathtub. Here’s how:
2) Be sure to cleanse your body with soap/shower gel prior to stepping into a salt bath
3) Place approximately 2-3kg sea salt or regular table salt into a bathtub of warm water. Allow the salt to dissolve
4) You may also add 15-20 drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil, but this is optional
5) Close your eyes, relax and soak in the bath for between 25-30 minutes
6) Rinse off with cool water. Be sure not to soap your body after the salt bath in order to allow the effects of the salt to penetrate your energy bodies.
How to take a Salt water Shower effectively
Short on time? Or don’t have a bath tub? A salt water shower can be just as effective, if done correctly.
Here’s how:
1) Prepare a bowl of at least 2 handfuls of salt (you may add a few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil to the salt)
2) Wash and cleanse your body as you would normally with soap and water
3) When you are ready for the salt scrub, add some warm water to turn the dry salt grains into a thick paste. Switch off the water.
4) While your body is damp start to rub the salt scrub starting from the soles of your feet, moving upwards.
5) If you are able to, you may also gently rub the scrub on your face and hair/scalp
6) Leave the salt scrub on your body for at least 3 minutes. This step is essential to allow the salt to disintegrate and extract the negative energies effectively.
Keep the salt on your body for 3 minutes - this is very important. After that you may wash off the salt from your body, and continue with your regular shower. The most important part is keeping the salt on the body for 3 minutes before washing it away. This allows enough time for the salt to disintegrate and extract a lot of dirty energies from the aura before washing it off. Some people, due to a lack of time, dissolve the salt in a bucket of water and just pour the water over their body. While this is better than not taking a salt bath at all, it has its limitations. For instance, when you want to apply soap on your body, do you dissolve the soap in the water and then pour the suds all over yourself? That isn’t particularly effective. You need to really apply the soap on your body for it to have its cleansing effect. That’s why rubbing the fine salt on the body is recommended for maximum effect.
7) Wash this off with luke warm water. Using cooler water will help to maximise the effects of the salt on the body
8) Remember not to apply any other cleansers or soap once you have washed the salt scrub off
Please note: If your skin is prone to dryness you may use an organic, preservative-free moisturiser after your bath/shower.
Spiritual Bath
3 Spiritual Baths to Cleanse Your Aura From Negative Energy
Regularly cleansing your aura and your personal energy is an essential act. Whether or not you know it, you come into contact with various people and environments, all of which have their own energy vibrations. Not all of these frequencies are high and positive.
Thus, your energy field is constantly taking in and putting out vibrations, some of the vibrations (including your own thoughts, as well as external influences) are low and will bring you down if left unchecked. While our energy body is constantly readjusting itself to bring our energy back into harmony, the negative energies can linger and build up over time. A monthly salt water bath is an easy and very relaxing way to cleanse your aura of negative energy.
We’ve mentioned other methods before, so why a bath? It’s because it’s a great ritual that combines to tie in body and spirit. When you immerse yourself in a ritual bath, you are participating in an initiation to open yourself up spiritually.
Ritual bathing cleanses you from physical grime and negative spiritual grime, thus purifying both your body and your aura. It is a signal that you are willing to listen to your Higher Self and begin to trust something outside of your rational mind. It indicates that you are open to ask the universe to transform what you believe needs to be changed within yourself.
What is a Spiritual Bath?
We’ve mentioned other methods before, so why a bath? It’s because it’s a great ritual that combines body and spirit. When you immerse yourself in a ritual bath, you are participating in an initiation to open yourself up spiritually.
Ritual bathing cleanses you from physical grime and negative spiritual grime, thus purifying both your body and your aura. It is a signal that you are willing to listen to your Higher Self and begin to trust something outside of your rational mind. It indicates that you are open to ask the universe to transform what you believe needs to be changed within yourself.
Taking a spiritual or ritual bath is meant to cleanse and protect a person spiritually; therefore, making it different from a normal bath you might do every day. There are very specific directions to follow in order to maximize the effect. Among these instructions is not using any soap, shampoo, or bath oil, etc. Once you step into the water, you are entering a spiritual experience, so it’s important to distinguish regular bathing from ritual bathing.
Benefits of Spiritual Bathing
Though they are different, spiritual bathing or ritual bathing can have great effects on your physical wellbeing, as well. According to Gateways to Inner Peace, here are just a few benefits:
-- The skin is an organ of elimination, and a saltwater soak will draw toxins and heavy metals from the tissues.
-- Bath salts can be used to relieve skin inflammation and irritation caused by eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and athlete’s foot.
-- Saltwater baths can help to relieve muscular aches and pains as well as sore joints
-- Circulation is increased, which your body can always use
Other important notes before getting started: this first bath is to be used only once a month, as it is very strong. It’s recommended to try it on a Friday close to a full moon for the best results. Energy therapist Lidia Frederico also advises, “do NOT prepare or have the bath around 6 am, 12 noon, 6 pm, 12 midnight. This– this includes half an hour before & afterward (so NOT between 5:.30-6:.30 or 11:.30-12:.30 for both am & pm)!”
Top 10 Reasons You Should Take A Salt Bath
Inspiring wellness and self-care, taking a salt bath can help keep our bodies clean while also easing muscle aches, calming the mind, and eliminating pathogens all in one sitting. Minerals like magnesium and potassium found in Epsom salt and sea salt can be drawn into the bloodstream during a warm bath to eliminate toxins and balance the entire body. Plus, the salt mixture helps purge impurities from the skin, leaving you with a healthful glow and skin feeling supple and soft.
The extensive list of benefits from salt baths prompted us to add a line of our ownBath Salts to the Edens Garden collection. On top of the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, there are a myriad of reasons to incorporate salt baths into your routine.
1) Builds Immunity - By regularly indulging in sea salt baths, we expose ourselves to highly absorptive minerals that boost our resistance to illness and disease. Similar to the effects of physical exercise, warm baths have also been found to trigger an anti-inflammatory response that is vital for increasing our body’s ability to ward off and fight diseases and illness. TheFighting Five Bath Salt was meticulously crafted to contribute to this immune-boosting effect of salt baths. High in antibacterial properties, the soak helps eliminate pathogens while staving off harmful microbes.
2) Increases Energy - When our bodies are not getting the minerals they need, fatigue begins to set in. Magnesium, in particular, is important for managing our stress response, but unfortunately,57% of adults do not meet their recommended magnesium intake. This deficiency can lead to disrupted sleep and muscle fatigue. By indulging in a Salt Soak, you can restore the energy in your cells and make your way to a revitalized self.
3) Balances Alkalinity - Excess acidity in the body from an improper diet can lead to overworking of our vital organs, which then must take minerals from our bones and tissue. The baking soda in our salt soaks is a naturally alkaline substance with a reputation for removing toxins effectively. Introducing salt soaks to your life is a great way to remove excess acid from the cells and reintroduce trace minerals back into your body.
4) Soothes Muscle Injury - Being in a warm bath can ease pain by taking the weight off joints and muscles.It can also help your body to heal faster after an injury or surgery. When used with warm water, the magnesium-rich salt helps relieve muscle spasms and menstrual cramps. We love the idea of settling into a bath with ourYuzu Cannabliss Bath Saltafter a hard workout or a long day for indulgent relief.
5) Promotes Restful Sleep - A warm salt bath is perfect for helping us relax when we’re anxious or tense. The temperature changes your body goes through when switching from a warm bath to cooler air can actually help improve sleep. In addition, the proper ratio of water and salt exposure can help prevent the need to urinate during the night, leading to less disrupted sleep. The Good Night Bath Saltis packed with ultra-relaxing essential oils like Lavender and Chamomile to enhance your nighttime sleep routine.
6) Improves Skin Health - The minerals inside a high-quality salt soak promote healthy, more youthful skin. When we emerge from the water, our skin is left silky and smooth. Salt soaks also help purge impurities from the skin and balances skin moisture levels. The use of dead sea salts has also been implemented for the treatment of psoriasis. Not only is salt good for dry, itchy skin and acne, but research also suggests that the baking soda in salt soaks may be useful as an antifungal agent for skin and nails.
7) Decreases Congestion - Allergies and infections can lead to a buildup of mucus, which everyone has to cope with at one time or another. Not only does a salt bath help to eliminate existing mucus buildup, but it can also help to prevent it. TheEucalyptus Cardamom Bath Salt includes Eucalyptus essential oil, which works alongside the nutrient-dense salts to actively help decongest the respiratory system.
8) Aids in Chronic Pain Relief - While we may not be able to free ourselves from chronic pain, we can soothe our bodies in a nourishing salt bath. Warm water baths are highly effective at treating lower back pain, and dead sea salts have been utilized for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
9) Boosts Overall Health - Studies show that these baths can improve our health in general. Benefits range from regulating blood sugar and improving cardiovascular health, to boosting circulatory and nerve function. We suggest pairing the natural healing qualities of a warm salt bath with aromatherapy for further rejuvenation. OurGrapefruit Pink Pepper Bath Salt is particularly effective at supporting the lymphatic system and fighting free radicals.
10) Because They Feel Good!- Not only is salt soaks healing for the body, but they are also so beneficial to our mental wellbeing. Don’t just take a bath because you need it, take one because you want to.Tangerine Jasmine Bath Salt is for those times when you just need to treat yourself. Sit back, relax, and indulge in the restorative properties of Epsom and sea salts and the therapeutic benefits of 100% pure essential oil
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