There are few things as relaxing as a nice hot shower or bath after a long day. Believe it or not, it's a little bit more than just a "feeling." There's actually some science to it. Splashing water on your face triggers something called the mammalian diving reflex. When water hits your face, your body thinks its swimming underwater so it drops your heart rate making you feel calmer. This works if you're feeling anxious, too.
Research shows that a nice warm relaxing bath or shower can actually relieve depression and pain from physical exercise. You can make your bath even more relaxing by implementing some meditation and mindfulness exercises. To find out more keep reading, but safety first, if you're a drowsy person you may not want to meditate too much.
Meditating in the Bath or Shower
A quick meditation during your bath or shower is a powerful way to decompress at the end of the day or as a great way to start your day with a little peace in the morning. Once again, if you're a sleepy kind of person, maybe don't try this if you need to be somewhere.
Deeply Breathe: Focus on your breathing, is your chest filling slowly? Is every breath filling your lungs?
Environmental Control: Turn your phone off, light some candles, and get a bath bomb or some scented shower gel.
Clear your Mind: Close your eyes and clear your mind, let the worries of the day just fall away.
Find Control: Control your breathing by inhaling slowly for five seconds, holding it for five seconds, then releasing it very slowly.
Enjoy It: Let yourself enjoy this moment. Then, come back down to Earth and carry about with the rest of what you were doing.
So there you have it. 5 easy ways to add a little more peace and relaxation to your bath or shower. A great way to take one of the most peaceful and relaxing things and making them even better.