Feeling Good

Bathing is about so much more than getting clean. Approached in the right spirit, it can help return us to our essential humanity, and bring about the inner calm that most of us need now more than ever.

The environment around your bath is just as important as what you put in it. Whether you're aware of it or not, your body always responds to its immediate surroundings, so it's worth taking time to maximise your physical and emotional wellbeing with a few simple steps.

Natural sources of light, for example, have a more beneficial effect on mood than electric lighting, so use candles or sunlight to give your bathroom a more relaxed feel.

Plants give off oxygen as they grow, so they can also be used to contribute to a restorative atmosphere, while flowers have a naturally soothing effect. Finally, to complete the picture, your favourite music will fully immerse you in the world of the senses.

Bathe with a sense of ceremony as often as you can, and you'll feel good in an entirely new way.