Throughout the days and weeks, our bodies are inundated with energies both from individuals we come in contact with as well as the world that surrounds us. Some of these energies are positive and others are negative. It is the negative energy that sometimes interacts with our mental health as well as our physical health. 

So it's important to find ways to remove that negative energy to keep your aura clean and your spirit open to the positive energies surrounding you. There are a multitude of different ways to do this but maybe one of the easiest would be a purification ritual bath.

Purification Ritual Baths: History & Why Use Them?

The truth is whenever you look into creating any type of new ritual work there should be an understanding of where the practice comes from and why it's important to include in your ritual or spell work. With ritual baths whether they be for purification purposes or other transformative needs, you will find that the practice goes back centuries. Water has always been something very important to humans not only in the physical aspect but in a religious one as well. 

All the way back to the dawning of man through the Christianization of the world bathing has been a part of ritual work. This may be because it is a natural cleansing method, and it affects everything from the growth of our harvest to the hydration of our body. With it being such a key part of our lives it is not shocking that it became a key part of our religious and spiritual lives as well.

A ritual purification bath can be used for a multitude of different reasons. Not only do they allow you to get rid of the dirt of the day but remove negative energies that have accumulated that could potentially harm your spiritual well-being. By utilizing water mixed with natural elements like salt, herbs, essential oils, and crystals you can realign your energies and remove those negative energies easily.

Along with the spiritual benefits though there are a wealth of physical ones as well. From the removal of harmful toxins like heavy metals from your body to the depositing of important minerals that your body can use to heal, a ritual cleansing bath can help you in a wealth of different health areas.

Tips to Get the Most Out of a Purification Ritual Bath

Before we dive into the basic structure of what a cleansing ritual bath will look like we thought we'd give you a few tips that could help you customize your bath to your needs and your practices.

 

So here are some tips that we think will help you get the most out of your purification ritual bath:

• Use What You Have

Your ritual purification bath can be whatever you make it. Some people will go very elaborate, but you do not have to be so intricate when setting one up. You can use things that you have in your home and have just as good results. For instance, if you have a cinnamon stick in your home this is a perfect tool to utilize to cleanse the area for your purification bath. 

Don't have special salts if you have Epsom salts somewhere in your house that can be used in place of things like Himalayan sea salt. Check your pantry if you have herbs for cooking that can be utilized in your ritual purification bath. Things like dried Rosemary are perfect. You don't have to go out and buy all new supplies at all.

• Don’t Use a Timer

Though most people suggest you don't take any less time than 20 minutes, having a timer set on your purification bath can lead to a bit of anxiety for some people. This sacred time is meant to allow you to remove those negative energies and relax. So having a clock in your bathroom could potentially create a sense of urgency that is unnecessary when executing a purification ritual bath.

• Make Sure to Hydrate

Your body needs hydration to function properly. But dehydration from outside can be assisted by hydration from within through the inclusion in your purification ritual bath of herbal teas. Depending on what your intentions are with this purification ritual bath you can choose that tea accordingly. Or you can just simply make a cup of your favorite herbal tea and enjoy it as you relax in the water and let your body and energies realign.

• A Shower Can Be Used Too

Though we are talking about a purification ritual bath that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to utilize a bathtub. Perhaps you don't have a bathtub so in order to customize your ritual purification bath you could use a foot bath and include the same ingredients you would in a bathtub. Or even try a shower and utilize a sachet of the herbs and other tools you were going to use if you were using a bathtub.

• Infuse Your Bath with Intentions

The key to having a successful ritual purification bath is infusing the ritual with the intentions you're setting forth. Setting your intentions and setting up the space as well as the bath itself is simple and can be done in a multitude of different ways. Below are some of the ways that we suggest you infuse your purification ritual bath with your intentions:

• Music - When you're setting up your cleansing purification bath you could utilize music and sound to help with the removal of negative energy. Things like Tibetan singing bowls or chimes can be utilized as a way to include a sound bath into your purification ritual. The harmonics of these often attune to certain core energy sources in your body and help realign and remove any negative energies easily.
• Reflect before and after - Really paying attention to your emotions and feelings before and after the ritual purification bath can be important when it comes to your intentions. It will also allow you to reflect on the effects this ritual purification bath has on your body.
• Use herbs and oils - When it comes to creating your purification ritual bath the tools used in it can be correlated with the intentions you are setting forth. This means by paying attention to the herbs and essential oils you're using within the bath you can guide and infuse this ritual bath with the perfect energies.
• Chakra work – One of the best ways to focus your intentions when utilizing a cleansing or purification ritual bath is to focus on the chakras you're looking to clear off the negative energies. Perhaps you were just looking to clear your heart and crown chakra as you can then do the chakra work and tie that in with the ingredients used in the bath to ensure your intentions are infused completely.

How to Do a Purification Ritual Bath

Taking those tips under advisement you can start to build out your purification ritual bath. Of course, each and every one of your ritual baths will be different because it will be customized to your intentions and spiritual practices. That being said though every bath will be different some key steps are standard no matter who is looking to purify themselves through a ritual bath.



Here are the basic steps to executing a purification ritual bath:

Preparation

There are steps to be had before you even get into setting up your purification ritual bath. That means there are several factors you should take into consideration such as the moon cycle and the intentions behind your bath. By doing this you'll be able to gather together the tools that are necessary for your specific purification ritual bath to ensure optimized results. 

You will also want to make sure you set aside the time and let any loved ones that live in your home know that this is a special time, and you need to be left alone. Once you've done all that you can then gather together all the tools and begin the next step which is set up.

Set-Up 

Before you actually submerge yourself in the waters you're going to want to set everything up. The setup of the tub and the bath itself is vitally important. As you do this you'll want to keep in mind your intentions and potentially even be chanting some sort of mantra. 

You will fill the tab up a little bit and then add in the ingredients that belong in the water such as essential oils and salts. Then stir it around and once it's kind of settled you will add in the rest of the water. At this point, you can throw in flowers or any other ingredients that you may be looking to utilize in the ritual bath.

Ambiance

It's OK to let that bath set for a little bit especially if you used extremely hot water it should be comfortable for you to get into once you start the bath. Once you have that set you can then set the ambiance of the room.

This can include turning on the music, lighting incense or candles, and any other rituals you like to do before getting into the water. Whatever you need for your purification ritual bath to make the environment welcoming and comforting. Doing this will allow you to relax which in turn will help you release those negative energies and realign your internal energies.

Intentions – Mantras, Prayers, or Spell Work

Though you may have been reciting mantras or focusing on your intentions as you're doing this setup there is still one more step before you get into the bath. Before you hop into the tub you're going to want to really cement your intentions. This can be done through chanting or even taking it one step further and doing a small purification spell before you hop in the tub.

The truth is you can actually do your purification spell work in the tub as well if you're comfortable with that. All you'll need to add is a bathtub tray so that you have access to all of your tools necessary for the ritual and/or spell work.

Re-Energize

Purification ceremonies can still zap your energy. It takes a lot of concentration and though you are relaxed afterward we suggest you take a few minutes (up to 30) to re-energize yourself. This can be done by simply getting out of the tub and letting your body air dry. Or you can add in a cup of relaxing tea that is crafted with herbs tied to the intentions you had placed within your purification ritual bath.

Final Thoughts

No matter how balanced you are in life as you go through it you are bound to collect negative energies. These negative energies can affect both your mental and physical health and so a purification ritual bath may be something you're looking to do. 



We certainly hope that our look at how to do a purification ritual bath has helped you and that you are well on your way to removing those negative energies so that you can have a happy and balanced life.