Chances are, if you take a quick scroll through TikTok rn, you’ll see that everyone’s taking a spiritual bath. Dreamy videos of crystals and candles adorning tubs, essential oils and flower petals floating in bath water, and a cleansing haze of sage are monopolizing everyone’s feed. According to the UK spa booking service, SpaSpeakers, this new trend, called spiritual baths, are relaxing rituals that “heal your spirit by cleansing your soul and clearing your mind.” If you’re ready to manifest your own DIY high vibe soak at home, read on for our very own Cosmo ME etheric recipe.
Cleanse
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Just like you wouldn’t put makeup on a dirty face, you can’t have a spiritual bath in a tub that looks sus. Make sure your sacred space is physically and energetically clean so you can absorb all the good energy. Burn sage (Dhs39, amazon.ae) or palo santo (Dhs69, amazon.ae) to purify your surroundings.
Illuminate
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Light up some white candles (white symbolises purity) as they are the “perfect way to set the spiritual ambiance in your bathroom.” We personally love UAE brand Inner Alchemist’s Clear Quartz and Selenite Peppermint and Vanilla candle (Dhs299, inneralchemist.online). Not only does this vegan soy candle’s scent awaken our senses, but it also comes with a powerful affirmation on its label.
Decorate
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Adorn your spiritual bath with crystals to manifest the energy you want to bring into your life. “Crystals send out vibrating energy, harmonize the chakras, and elevate your level of calm.”
Looking to bring some balance and a better connection to self in your life? Opt for rose quartz. If you want to usher in an abundance of wealth and positivity, choose citrine. For calming and healing vibes, you can’t go wrong with angel aura quartz. “Amethyst boosts immunity and intuition whereas green jade helps you in manifesting your dreams into reality.” We recommend you hit up @hollyholistic for all your crystal needs.
Infuse
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When it comes to the spiritual bath water itself, avoid using sudsy and perfume-laden soaps. Instead, use natural ingredients like Dr. Teal’s Pure Epson Salt Soaking Solution (Dhs18.90, mumzworld.com). Salts not only soften skin, but they also purify your aura.
Also, “adding two dozen roses can keep your skin feeling smooth as natural oils found in roses help to lock moisture into your skin. Bay leaves, sage, mint, and lavender are great additions to your spiritual bath for their stress relief and relaxation properties.”Â
Listen
For the finishing touch, dim the lights and play some “therapeutic sound healing or meditation music. We recommend opening up your music app for choice and listening to 50 528hz for full body healing, 741hz for an energetic detox, or 852hz to awaken your intuition. Â