Hi Magic Makers! Now, I know a lot of you take out time to bathe your physical body on a daily basis, but does your spiritual body need cleansing? Well, it absolutely does! Just like your physical body needs a bath to stay clean, your spiritual body needs a bath to remain cleansed, too. 

What is a Bath Ritual?

A bath ritual is a special kind of cleansing that involves the use of water infused with a combination of herbs, flowers, and sacred smoke from sage, copal, palo santo, almost any herb of your choice, or incense to revitalize and purify your spiritual body. 

A bath ritual is an ancient spiritual practice. Whether you're bathing in it, being cleansed by it, or entering a body of water, it serves as a portal to other worlds and has facilitated pivotal life transitions. It can also provide deep spiritual purification when your body is immersed in it.

Apart from its purification purposes, a bath ritual can also provide healing and protection. Many people believe that designing a bath ritual is very complicated. Still, the truth is that you can easily create a bath ritual for purification, healing, and protection all by yourself. Let’s find out how!

How to Create Your Own Magic Bath Ritual

Creating your magical bath ritual is simpler than you can imagine! You can create this bath ritual for use at home regularly or as a daily practice to reconnect with yourself, relax your mind, receive protection, and much more.

Bath Ritual for Purification

1. Fill your bathtub with water between 29 and 38 degrees (84.2 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Spark up your favorite incense to cleanse the air around you and set the atmosphere for your ritual bath.
3. Set an intention for protection like “I am purified” or “My being has been restored to its optimal state.” 
4. Say your intention out loud while you gently add to the water your Purification Ritual Bath Soak, a blend of quality salts, herbs, and aromatic oils specially mixed to cleanse your body and drive away negativity. 
5. Express gratitude while you enter your bath.
6. Soak while meditating or visualizing the outcome you are hoping for. Imagine your worries about getting there flowing out of your body and into the water, dissolving into the ether.
7. Rinse off and allow the water to drain away with gratitude.

Bath Ritual for Healing 

1. Fill your bathtub with water between 30 and 38 degrees (86 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Spark up your favorite incense to cleanse the air around you and set the atmosphere for your ritual bath.
3. Set an intention for protection like “I am healed” or “My body is healing itself.”
4. Say your intention out loud while you gently add to the water your Healing Ritual Bath Soak, which is crafted with a blend of salts, herbs, and aromatic infusions and charged with energy to promote the wellness of your body, soul, and spirit. 
5. Express gratitude while you enter your bath.
6. Soak while meditating or visualizing the outcome you are hoping for. Imagine your worries about getting there flowing out of your body and into the water, dissolving into the ether.
7. Rinse off and allow the water to drain away with gratitude.

Bath Ritual for Protection

1. Fill your bathtub with water between 29 and 38 degrees (84.2 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Spark up your favorite incense to cleanse the air around you and set the atmosphere for your ritual bath.
3. Set an intention for protection like “I am safe and secure” or “My guides and ancestors are protecting me.” 
4. Say your intention out loud while you gently add your Protection Ritual Bath Soak to your water, which is a blend of salts, herbs, and aromatic oil that has been charged with energy to ritual magic and protection spells.
5. Express gratitude while you enter your bath.
6. Soak while meditating or visualizing the outcome you are hoping for. Imagine your worries about getting there flowing out of your body and into the water, dissolving into the ether.
7. Rinse off and allow the water to drain away with gratitude.

Bath Ritual for Air Connection

1. Fill your bathtub with water between 30 and 38 degrees (86 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Spark up your favorite incense to cleanse the air around you and set the atmosphere for your ritual bath.
3. Set an intention for protection like “A healthy relationship is in my future” or “I am deserving of a loving and healthy relationship.” 
4. Say your intention out loud while you gently add your Love Ritual Bath Soak to your water, specially crafted with a blend of salts, herbs, and aromatic oil to heighten your connection with love. 
5. Express gratitude while you enter your bath.
6. Soak while meditating or visualizing the outcome you are hoping for. Imagine your worries about getting there flowing out of your body and into the water, dissolving into the ether.

Rinse off and allow the water to drain away with gratitude.

Bath Ritual Recipes

We live in a world that is fast-paced and constantly draining us of all our energy. With a good bath ritual recipe in place, you can revitalize and restore your lost energy!

Now, let’s dive into the different bath ritual recipes that can be used for different purposes.

Bath Ritual Recipe for Relieving Anxiety 

If you’ve been feeling anxious and need to relieve your anxiety, try out the bath ritual recipe below:

Lavender essential oil (20 drops) in a carrier oil

4 tbsp. carrier oil (your choice)

Epsom salts, 2 cups

A quarter cup baking soda

Optional: A few sprigs of fresh lavender or orange peel can be added.

Bath Ritual Recipes for Couples’ Reconnection   

Break down the barriers you may be experiencing as a couple and reignite your love life with this bath ritual recipe: 

Essential oil of jasmine, 12 drops

8 drops essential oil of ylang-ylang

4 tbsp. carrier oil (of any kind), combined with essential oils

A handful of rose petals, fresh or dried

Apple cider, 1 cup vinegar

1 cup pink Himalayan salt (stir the water with your hand as the crystals may need some time to dissolve)

1 cup Epsom salt

Bath Ritual Recipes for a Fertility Spiritual Bath

Use this bath ritual recipe to summon fertility into your life: 

10 drops essential oil of geranium OR 10 drops essential oil of chamomile

4 tbsp. carrier oil of your choosing

1 tbsp. Epsom salt

2 cups undiluted baking soda

1 cup pink Himalayan salt

A handful of fresh mint leaves will invigorate and energize you; you can use the leaves whole or chop them up.

Bath Ritual Meditation

Meditation is an effective stress reliever and a habit that can lead to increased stress resilience and inner peace. While this may not come as a surprise, most people are aware meditation can be beneficial but still struggle to make it a daily habit because life gets in the way!

One effective way to reap the benefits of meditation is by carrying out a bath ritual meditation. 

How Do You Carry Out a Bath Ritual Meditation?

To effectively carry out a bath ritual meditation, you need to follow the following steps: 

Create Time: 
Make sure you have at least 15 minutes set aside where you won't be interrupted. That means adding a few minutes to your schedule, setting your phone to voicemail, and telling your family not to bother you unless it's an emergency.
Bathe with Aromatherapy Products
While running the bath, you might want to incorporate some of the benefits of aromatherapy by using bubble bath or bath oils scented with lavender (which has been shown to be relaxing), peppermint (if you want to feel more alert), or another scent that you enjoy (studies show that subjectively pleasing scents can also help with stress relief).
Go in and Unwind: 
Allow your belly to rise and fall with each breath, making your breathing slower and deeper (instead of your shoulders or chest). This type of breathing is more natural, and it can help calm your body's natural stress response if it's still active from the day before.
Pay Attention to Your Feelings

Now, just concentrate on the physical sensations in your body—the warmth of the water on your skin, the pressure of the tub against your back—and when your mind wanders away from the present moment and those physical sensations, notice where your attention has wandered and bring it back to the physical sensations in your body without judgment.

Allow your attention to rest in the present moment, and when you notice that your mind has wandered, gently bring it back.

If you find yourself thinking about the past, the future, or any other internal dialogue, gently bring your attention back to the present moment. Continue for a few minutes, and you should feel instantly soothed and relaxed.

Relaxing Bath Rituals

Thinking of your bath as a time to relax your mind and body lends significance and weight to what might otherwise be considered a frivolous indulgence. Choose the frequency that seems most beneficial to you—at least once a week—and set aside at least 30 minutes for your bath; if you have chronically dry skin, cut that time in half. Request that family members respect your privacy (i.e., no interruptions) and remind yourself that you are deserving of this gift.

To set the mood for a relaxing bath ritual, you’ll need the following items:

1. Crystals
2. Essential Oils 
3. Candles
4. Herbal Teas
5. Journal

With these items in place, all you need to do is set the mood, quiet your mind, and start your relaxing bath! 

Bath Ritual for the Full Moon

People have tracked the moon's cycles for various reasons throughout history, from tracking fertility to monitoring health and behavior. This knowledge can also be applied to self-care! 

The full moon has long been thought to have an effect on human health, so it's only natural to take extra precautions. A relaxing, luxurious bath can be an important monthly ritual to rejuvenate yourself!

How to Create Your Full Moon Bath Ritual

1. Keep your environment clean and tidy. 
2. Create the right atmosphere for a relaxing, ritualistic experience with a scented candle, crystals, or ambient music 
3. Invest in a few high-quality spa items to give yourself the feeling of being pampered: essential oils to scent your bathwater and soothe your skin, bath bombs, a plush robe, or a fluffy new towel just for the occasion are all possibilities.
4. It’s important to remember that the full moon bath ritual isn’t just about giving your body a treat, but your mind, too, so be sure to practice mindfulness.