March Mindfulness is Mashable’s series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn’t have to be madness.
Mindful bathing seems like a straightforward exercise: Fill the bath with water, get in, meditate, get out. Including a mindfulness or meditation practice in almost any ritual, including your self-care soak, can yield significant psychological gains, helping you relax, appreciate the present, and act with considered intention.
“A bath meditation combines the standard benefits of meditation with the benefits of a relaxing, hot bath, which can soothe tired muscles, provide a calming atmosphere, and allow a temporary feeling of escape from stressors,” Magdaleena Nikolov, Director of Spa at Fairmont Century Plaza, told Mashable via email. “The hot bath water slows the parasympathetic nervous system making it easier to breathe deeply.” Read more…
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