Self Care: Blissful Baths

Mornin' darlinghearts! It's Self-Care Sunday where I share with you something that I love to do to relax and pamper myself.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret.

I freaking love taking baths.

Yeah, yeah, showers are fast, convenient, and can do wonders when you're trying to wake up. But baths... hot water, candle light, essential oils, soothing music...

Can you say h-e-a-v-e-n?

Oooo and bubbles!!!

This is my number one way to unwind, de-stress, relax, and soothe my soul. No matter what ails me, a bath will make it better.

There are so many ways to make your blissful bath specifically yours.

Lighting Candles, candles, candles! There is something so relaxing about the soft light, the dancing, flickering, shadows, it creates a wonderful ambiance. Taking a bath in the complete darkness can also be such an amazing healing experience. (Be sure to be careful getting in and out of the tub, falling defeats the purpose of relaxing). I've taken a bath in darkness while chanting to this song.

Sacred Pleasure

One of the most powerful experiences ever. In fact, now that I write this, I think this might be the perfect ritual to perform during the Dark/Full Moon each month.

Scents Smelly things! I am a big fan of smelly things, especially if the smelliness is lavender. There is no scent that I love more. Usually, I will light calming incense and then I put a few drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil into my bath. Instant relaxation.

Music The song up above is Sacred Pleasure by Shawna Carol and is perfect for that "womb" feeling on warm water wrapping around you. Some of my other favorite bath-time songs are Ong Namo by Snatam Kaur, Baba Hanuman by Krishna Das and Dancing Shiva by Sacred Earth. But really, whatever songs and music relax you are good.

Bath Products My favorite bath products are from the Village Naturals. I am absolutely in love with the stress and tension relief products. However, you can use bubble bath, bath salts, bath powders, bath oils, and whatever else tickles your fancy. You can even make your own bath powder, all you need is 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of cornstarch and then an essential oil to scent it (optional) to add to your bath water to soften the skin. Body wash can double as bubble bath in a pinch, Epsom Salt is also good for soaking, especially if you have aches. If you have a cold and are congested adding Echinacea or Eucalyptus to your bath can help de-congest you.


Baths can be magical, they can heal, comfort, and relax.

What's your favorite way to relax in the bath?