Bathing can be an important part of one's daily routine that provides therapeutic effects for both the body and mind.
Relaxing in a bath in the morning can open pores, relax the mind and soothe aching muscles, making it a perfect way to begin the day.
The routine is the perfect way to infuse the body with all natural remedies.
The benefits of therapeutic bathing have been known and in use for many years.
Archeologists have found large bathing structures in many villages as well as private homes equipped with private baths and a complex drainage system.
In Greece water was seen as a gift of health from the gods and visitors can still see the ruins of sunken baths in Pompeii.
When visiting the bath of Napoleon's wife, visitors continue to this day to smell her signature fragrance of musk.
Bath water can be enhanced by many different elements.
The ancient texts speak of turmeric, rose petals, milk and honey.
The process was said to restore balance to the body, mind and spirit using these natural remedies.
As such, the therapeutic bath is said to increase energy, enhance clarity of thought, cleanse dirt, sweat and environmental toxins from the skin and help the mind to relax.
Many people have found natural remedies as a part of the bath time to be beneficial.
Ayurveda Physicians offer some advice that is often helpful in the routine that followers want to repeat often.
Begin with a full body massage using Pitta Massage oil, Vata Massage oil or Kapha Massage oil.
Use a few drops of the oil warmed by rubbing the palms together to massage the body using gentle even strokes.
The tub should be filled with water that is neither too hot nor too cold.
Use a cotton washcloth to apply the designated cleanser to the skin and leave in place for three minutes before rinsing.
Do not use the cleanser in the hair and use it one to two times daily.
Avoid bathing when feeling stressed or rushed.
You need to be able to take the time to enjoy the experience and practice deep breathing.
Relaxing in the tub allows both the spirit and mind to benefit along with the body.
In addition, avoid use of harsh or synthetic fragrances in the area.
Choose instead incense or aromatherapy candles to infuse scent into the room.
After completing the bath, use a soft cotton towel that has been gently warmed to dry the body and complete the experience with a spritz of Organic Rose Water to the body.
History, through literature and archeology has shown that people have used herbal skin remedies and natural remedies for many years to improve their overall health aspects, restoring balance to their bodies, as well as mind and spirit.
Today, bathers can use these same natural remedies to discover the benefits of those same Ayurvedic remedies for themselves.