CREATE YOUR OWN HOME SPA EXPERIENCE

Quite a number of people have asked me about this based on some of my Instagram stories so, I thought I’d share with you what I do to indulge in a bit of rest and relaxation! Hope you find this useful… 

My home Spa bath is like a sauna and steam which helps [me] with body aches and pains! It also does wonders for my skin which I just LOVE! Prep the day/night before if you can.

• Make sure you give your bathroom, especially the tub, a thorough clean.
• Set aside any calming oils and your favourite scented shower/bath wash.
• Decide what music you’ll have play in the background [soothing riddims].
• Lay out your essential body lotions and clothes.
• Making sure the bathroom windows are shut, run your bath [add the oils, epsom salts, etc].
• Have a light, healthy snack and be sure to take a bottle of water into the bathroom with you.
• Once run, put your music on and set your phone to silent [leaving it in another room perhaps].
• Dim the lights, if possible, or turn them off and lay out mini candles to help you relax.
• Add to the bath a soothing oil, some bubbles and a bath bomb for extra moisture and dreamy vibes!
• Ensuring the temperature is right for you, sink in and indulge in steamy, fragrant relaxation!

TIP: If you struggle [for whatever reason] to quiet your mind, instead of music, read a motivational book whilst the bath is running and continue with it once you’re in the bath. Use a bath pillow for extra comfort!

OTHER WAYS TO EASE YOUR MIND and BODY

Meditate with the aim to pause your thoughts and free your mind; to be completely still and peaceful for 10 – 20 minutes. I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all where meditation is concerned so, how you mediate and for how long is entirely up to you! Drinking some water beforehand helps and you ought to be in comfy clothing, in a relaxing and quiet environment that enables you to switch off. Doing this actually gives me a lot of energy and has me feel super positive afterwards. The challenge with meditating is making sure you do not allow your mind to wander onto things, people, or subjects that are negative, or upsetting.

Try to read a fun or insightful book regularly. I love reading! Even more so if the book makes me laugh, is positive or educational in some way – Oprah’s What I Know For Sure is an excellent read. For me, it works best to take my book to bed with me and read a few chapters before I snooze. Since doing this I either have really amazing dreams, or I don’t dream at all. Either way, insomnia is not such a problem anymore because my head is at peace, if you will, before I go to bed! 

It’s all about feel-good music! As a child, I remember waking up to some country and western, or soul, rhythm and blues, or reggae playing. Best vibes and so much fun. I've continued this into my adulthood. I often, if not always, have music playing which keeps my mood fairly mellow.

There you have it! Simple but, super effective ways to get and keep your mind [and body] right day to day!

Written by Charley Jai - @charleyjaiuk

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