Do you sleep enough.
Our sleeping patterns are heavily influenced by our hectic and stressful lives. Sleep is the golden chain that ties our health and bodies together, it therefore becomes a massive concern when poor quality sleep becomes a modern trend.
Studies show that one of the keys to getting a good night’s sleep lies in how your environment is set up. In this article we will dive into the relaxing zone of your bathroom, and how to set it up to make you count those z’s later at night.
Bath-time Benefits
You should take the time out to enjoy your bath. We live in an age where hours relaxing in a bath are few and far between. Everything is “go, go, go” and we usually choose the quicker option of a shower to save us time and water.
We owe it to ourselves and to our body, to take time out of our busy week, lie in the tub, listen to some tranquil music, enjoy a glass of red wine, surround ourselves with candlelight … and let our body just relax.
Bathing can also benefit your health. Taking a warm (not hot) bath can ease the muscles, aid in headache relief, and diminish cramping. It’s beneficial for everyone ranging from athletes, to those of us who sit at a desk all day.
Your Towels
Nothing beats a soft fluffy towel. Bamboo fibre towels are naturally anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-static, plus they absorb four times as much water as a normal cotton towel does.
Bath Range
There is nothing nicer than beautifully scented bath products to get you relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep. Indulge in aromatherapy oils, such as lavender or eucalyptus for a soothing scent, or lemongrass to revitalize.
Paint
Choose a tranquil, relaxing color for your sanctuary. Creams, greys and blues are all soothing shades for bathroom bliss.
How To Get The Most Relaxing Bath-time Experience
We suggest the following ideas to get the most out of your bath-time experience.
- Use scented oils to moisturise and hydrate you skin and add to relaxation. The best scents for relaxation are: rose, vanilla, lavender and chamomile.
- Read a good book or listen to calming music. This helps to calm your thoughts and ease stress.
- Light candles. Candlelight is far more relaxing and sleep conducive then bright lights.
- Combine your warm bath with stretching and a self massage.