Does anyone need an excuse for a good, hot soak at the end of a long day? It’s not just a lovely, luxurious thing to do, but it also has a myriad of wellbeing effects. So if you need a reason to carve out some much needed me time, read on…

The benefits of warm baths has been long established with bathing rituals an important aspect of many cultures from the ancient Egyptians to the Greeks and Romans.

Soothes sore muscles and joints

There is something very physically restorative about a warm bath, allowing a body to relax. It is the warm water that encourages blood flow through the body, in turn delivering more nutrients and oxygen to our muscles, releasing tension and relieving pain in stiff joints.

Enhances sleep quality

A routine of a nightly bath signals to your body and mind that it is time for bed. As we get out of a warm bath, our body’s temperature drops, which mimics the same drop in temperature we experience before we fall asleep. Due to this, having a bath facilitates the earlier onset of sleep and a deeper sleep through the night. Combined with other nightly rituals bathing certainly aids a better night’s sleep, and you can read more about preparing the senses for sleep here.

Utter relaxation

While we can get caught winding down at the end of the day with less positive nightly habits- scrolling forever on our phones, or leaving the TV on for just one more episode. However, putting the technology away, lighting a scented candle and stepping into a warm bath is the path to utter relaxation. It allows us to take time, slow down and create a moment of mindfulness. Closing your eyes and allowing the moment to linger can quieten the mind from daily distractions, and create an environment of escapism.

Allowing ourselves this moment of relaxation has a direct link to a reduction in anxiety and depression. In addition, it has been shown that being immersed in water can calm the nervous system, improve your mood, and reduce anxiety and stress levels in the body.

A moment to breathe

Our Breathing & Bathing collection is all about integrating conscious breathwork to your daily rituals. Filling your bath with Water Meadow bath salts envelops you in the scent of the meadows swathes of rivermint, not only reminding you to take a deep breath with soothing essential oils beneficial to respiratory health, it also provides focus for the mind, with a golden thread that immerses you in nature. This is what we call “The Healing Circle”, which you can read a little more on below.

It has also been shown in scientific study, that submerging in water past your chest can help with your oxygen intake, further enhancing the power of breath. So combing this simple breathwork in the bath opens up new level of wellness and relaxation.