How to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere in a bath?

For many people, taking a bath is a great way to relax and unwind from the pressures of day-to-day life. Taking a soothing bath can help reduce stress levels, improve circulation, and even have positive effects on the immune system. However, creating the perfect, calming atmosphere for a bath isn’t always straight forward.

No matter how long you have, it may seem tricky to create an atmosphere that will relax and de-stress both your body and mind while you take your bath. To help you out, here are some tips and tricks on how to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere in a bath.

Choose the Right Location

Wherever you decide to take your bath is important. If you can, try to find somewhere that is quiet and secretive. A small bathroom or an outdoor hot tub can be a great place to relax and de-stress. Being close to a window can also be beneficial – the natural light might just raise spirits.

Keep it Clean

Nothing takes away from a relaxing bath like dirt and grime. Cleaning your bathroom before you take your bath should be a top priority. Use natural-friendly cleaning products that won’t irritate your skin or breathe in. Scour the sink, toilet, floors, and mirror for any dirt and dust that may have been missed.

Gather Your Supplies

Before you head into the bathroom, make sure you have everything you’ll need. Gathering all the items you want to bring into the bathroom with you beforehand will save you trips back and forth. Try keeping everything in a basket right next to the door so you can gather it up without much hassle. Common items include post-bath lotions and creams, face washes, washrags and of course some entertainment such as a book or tablet.

Plug-In Some Soothing Music

Baths are great with some soft music or say audiobooks. It helps set the mood and gets you in the groove for relaxation. Make sure you pick something that matches your music taste – it doesn’t have to be something specifically labeled “relaxing”. The sound of a crackling fire, ocean waves or birds tweeting can achieve just the same effect.

Turn Down the Lights

Lighting can have quite an effect on how relaxed we feel. If possible, try to dim the lights or replace them with LED alternatives that don’t emit too much white light or brightness. You could also bring in some battery-powered or LED candles with soft colored lights for a cozy and romantic atmosphere.

Prepare Your Bathwater

Now comes the fun part – filling up the bath! The temperature of the water is important – too hot and it will send your blood pressure soaring through your head, too cold and it can leave you feeling more relaxed but not completely satisfied. Aim for something between 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit (40-43 degrees Celsius.) You can also sprinkle in some salts such as Epsom salt that provide an array of benefits such as reducing muscle cramps, swelling, and joint pain as well as providing relief from skin inflammation. To further increase relaxation, add some aromatherapy oils like lavender or rosemary to produce a calming effect on mind and body.

You can also find readymade bathing pouches which containherbs that can help reduce stress levels and provide emotionally grounding effects. For example, Urban Herbalist’s Relaxation Bath Tea blend helps reduce stress and has anti-anxiety properties that promote relaxation.

Finally, some people like to float one or two cups of chamomile tea in their bath for additional relaxation benefits. Add 1/4 of a cup baking soda for extra indulgence, which serves to alleviate skin itching, help with skin detoxification, reduce swelling and even fight acne!

Enjoy Your Bath

Once everything is prepared, it is time to hop into your bath! Lay back and feel the warmth of the water engulfing your body, ensuring each inch is filled with delight. Allow yourself to soak for at least 15 minutes, though it should be more if you have time available and no pressing engagements. Feel your body sink into whatever surface it rests on – whether this be a foam bath pillow or a tile floor – and just relax as your mechanical senses react to the warm water surrounding them. You should find yourself instantly feeling calmer within minutes of bathing as aromatherapy oils calm body nerves while Epsom salt improves muscle function.

Wind Down After Your Bath

Bathing is just one step in improving your overall mood – it’s important not to forget about everything else that contributes to helping maintain mental and physical wellbeing. After soaking in the tub, try drinking a cup of warm tea – chamomile tea has been shown to have sleep-inducing properties – then snuggle up in some fuzzy clean clothes for enhanced comfort when addressing any physical challenges you may be facing such as sore muscles or joint pain. Finally, it is important to remember that switching off your screens when winding down from a day helps stop overstimulation from the media which can often contribute to over anxiety levels.

Creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere in a bath is vital for those looking to do more than just cleanse themselves; it’s about investing time into yourself and devoting that time for you – an activity which we could all benefit from more often! Following these tips should give you the best chance at achieving inner peace during your bath time each night as well as help alleviate any physical challenges/aches that might be bothering you!