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[{"id":555824742489,"title":"Bath Tapes Vol 3","created_at":"2021-09-30T10:23:37-07:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalut mes amis!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your co-captain Bernadette speaking! I work as a Fulfillment Associate here at Bathing Culture. I’ll be taking over this week to provide the most essential tunes for all your bathing needs this October. Turn down the lights and enjoy these funky french spooky vibes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTracklist \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Peur des filles\" by L'Impératrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Goodnight Moon\" by Shivaree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Mood Ring\" by Lorde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"forever\" by Shura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Theatrical State of Mind\" by Papooz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Are You a Magician?\" by Soko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Phantom by Alexandra Savior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Grace\" by Surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The First Taste\" by Fiona Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Chinese Satellite\" by Phoebe Bridgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Blade Running\" by Current Joys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Cool Colorado\" by La Femme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Body\" by Julia Jacklin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Lovers Rock\" by TV Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"What Once Was\" by Her's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/4f69pHonETLEV5aEWtEazH\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-10-04T13:42:13-07:00","updated_at":"2021-10-04T13:42:13-07:00","summary_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalut mes amis!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your co-captain Bernadette speaking! I work as a Fulfillment Associate here at Bathing Culture. I’ll be taking over this week to provide the most essential tunes for all your bathing needs this October. Turn down the lights and enjoy these funky french spooky vibes.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"bath-tapes-vol-3","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-30T11:49:12-07:00","alt":"","width":2400,"height":1233,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Bath_Tapes_3-Bernadette-bkg.png?v=1633027753"}},{"id":555768610905,"title":"Bath Tapes Vol 2","created_at":"2021-09-02T13:28:59-07:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eHello fellow cosmic bathers, this is your captain speaking. My name is Cory and I am the Fulfillment and Manufacturing Coordinator here at Bathing Culture. Being in water - whether it be a bath, surfing in the Pacific, swimming in fresh water, or kickin' around in a river - always takes care of me, in some way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, it is time to turn on, tune in, and drop out. Fill the tub full of hot water \u0026amp; Big Dipper Mineral Bath Salts, press play and begin your soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDorothy Ashby's afro-harping lulls you into your steeping and what follows is tuneage to aid you in your travels to your own version of bathing zen. Drift along with older tunes and those more contemporary - with sounds of Ethiopian keys, flutes of India, Japanese ambiance, and gentle jazz piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, as you come back relaxed, restored, and ready to pull the drain plug, let Carol King remind you to take The Bitter with the Sweet. Good for you for taking a moment for yourself. I hope you enjoyed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTill next time.... in the spirit of cosmic bathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Come Live With Me\" by Dorothy Ashby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Love Scene\" by George Harrison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Holy Are You\" by The Electric Prunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"8\" by Kelly Lee Owens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Love \u0026amp; Peace Raga\" by Ted Lucas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Empty Pools\" by Shlohmo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"1\/2 SCULPTURE\" by Sam Gendel, Ethan Braun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Dance PM\" by Hiroshi Yoshimura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Cosmos\" by G.S. Sachdev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Tezeta\" by Mulatu Astake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Homesickness, Pt.2\" by Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Soft Meadow\" by Green-House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"When Sunny Gets Blue\" by McCoy Tyner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bird's Lament\" by Moondog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bitter with the Sweet\" by Carole King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/4gyvkTidocLEWqnTDQJehA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-09-09T14:30:05-07:00","updated_at":"2021-09-10T09:45:46-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"bath-tapes-vol-2","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-10T09:45:46-07:00","alt":"","width":2400,"height":1233,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Bath_tapes_vol_2-cory-bkg_bf041971-c6e2-42e6-8e40-1f839e69179e.png?v=1631292346"}},{"id":555745280089,"title":"Bonny Doon Forest Temple with Eva Holbrook","created_at":"2021-08-20T12:56:47-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eTell us the story of how this land came into your life?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, it felt pretty cosmic at the time, and still does, so I will do my best to explain it in the linear material realm. Long story short, my beloved of many years, Jamie (owner of the land)—now creative\/business partner—had a vision of creating a healing center with me in Bonny Doon, CA through a transformative holotropic breathwork session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time neither of us knew this forest well and had only driven by on Highway 1. We looked at several properties over several months, but I knew when we walked onto Sunlit Lane it was “the one”. Ultimately, it was our neighbor that sealed the deal for us. A beautiful medicine woman with long silver hair, wise eyes, and a strong spirit. She has become a teacher, friend, mentor to us in many ways and we are so grateful to have her in our lives!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWhat has called you to provide this land as a space for healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think it was a natural progression for both Jamie and I being on a healing journey within ourselves, individually. We also wanted a safe place for our friends and family to experience healing as well. Specifically by connecting to nature— recognizing that we are not separate from nature. This forest is so powerful, we wanted to create a temple to pray and honor Her, our mother earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that we are living in a time where wildness is no longer valued by most, and we are so dependant on modern luxuries,it feels more important than ever to commune with the trees and try to learn the ways of our ancestors \u0026amp; the native peoples that once stewarded this land not long ago. In this case, the Ohlone \u0026amp; Awaswas people of the Santa Cruz mountains.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Bonny_3_1024x1024.png?v=1629489832\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWhat was\/is your dream for this place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many dreams! Many of them have come true, and still many yet to be revealed. I know for Jamie, hosting his teacher and family from the Yawanawa tribe in the Amazon of Brazil was a big moment. Coincidentally, or maybe not, his teacher’s teacher had visited the land some 10-15 years earlier. We had no idea about this, but later connected everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, this place was an absolute dream to design \u0026amp; build. I had wanted to create something special like this for a long time, so I feel very grateful to have partnered with Jamie. He allowed me full creative expression and challenged me to think outside of my comfort zone. It got even better earlier this year with the addition of the “hideaway” , our indoor\/outdoor bathhouse zone. There were so many challenges with that space, but so rewarding in the end \u0026amp; I am really proud of the end result.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWhat was the design inspiration for Bonny Doon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many things! I guess the main inspiration was the forest and color palette of the surrounding nature. I love Japanese design —the textures \u0026amp; balance. It can be refined yet rustic at the same time. The integration with nature and use of natural building materials. The tea houses! The garden designs! The art of traditional Japanese joinery. Ikebana, the art of floral design. All of it, I'm just in awe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Bonny_2_1024x1024.png?v=1629490056\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eLet's talk about that gorgeous indoor outdoor bathhouse! Tell us about it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was an absolute dream to design and create this little hermitage in the forest. I wanted the space to feel rustic and immersed in nature, yet luxurious (but not fancy) with a slight Japanese Onsen touch—while still honoring that California coastal ethos. Oh, and a sprinkle of fairy dust, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObviously I love the culture of bathing, whether its japanese onsen style, turkish baths, korean spa, nordic sauna vibes.Soaking and bath house life is definitely my love language! Ha!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWhat role does bathing play in your life?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a Navajo\/Diné traditional prayer called “The Beauty Way.” Or Hozho, a term that refers to a concept found in Diné culture that refers to an interconnectedness between beauty, harmony and goodness in all things physical and spiritual that results in health and well-being for all things and beings. Here it is in Diné (the Navajo name for their nation) translated into English:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn beauty I walk \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith beauty before me I walk \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith beauty behind me I walk \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith beauty above me I walk \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith beauty around me I walk \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt has become beauty again\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI follow the beauty way. I love caring for my body and treating it with reverence. Whether it's a sauna or cold plunge session to cleanse the lymphatic system and detoxify the organs or caressing my entire body with salt scrubs and oils as an act of self love. This also speaks to the idea that we are not separate from nature.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Bonny_1_1024x1024.png?v=1629490100\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eBoony Doon is made with reclaimed and sustainable building materials—tell us more about the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, not everything is reclaimed but we did our best to be mindful of where everything was coming from! For example, a huge topic in sustainability is wood for building. Right now, in BC Canada they are STILL logging old growth forests for lumber. It is mind blowing that this is legal. So I wanted to make sure I knew where ours was coming from,especially since this was a major portion of the building supply. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bath house is made from Montana Ghostwood which is a unique product that is predominantly made from Ponderosa and Lodgepole Pine dead standing timber. Often this timber was killed by wildfires or bark beetles, which makes it more environmentally friendly than using new wood. Same with the wood floors in the Main house - we got them from a heritage salvage yard in Petaluma - they are spalted maple, from windfallen trees in Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eYou can learn more about Bonny Doon Forest Temple or renting the Hideaway at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonnydoonforesttemple.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etheir website\u003c\/a\u003e or follow them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bonny.doon.forest.temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@bonny.doon.forest.temple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-08-22T21:00:00-07:00","updated_at":"2021-08-22T21:00:00-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"bonny-doon-forest-temple-with-eva-holbrook","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-20T13:14:33-07:00","alt":"","width":1797,"height":924,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Bonny_Cover.png?v=1629490473"}},{"id":555649269849,"title":"Inside Hamam Issue 3","created_at":"2021-06-30T14:55:55-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eHamam Issue 3 just dropped—and it's all about the spirit of getting wet. This new issue is dedicated to how and where we worship the life-giving element that is water, and the virtuosity of wetness. We're also excited to present an exclusive excerpt from Issue 3, \"Bathing Like Rumi\" by Mikkel Aaland:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e—\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003eBathing Like Rumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eby Mikkel Aaland\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Hamam-3__1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625091657\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eBathe in the splendor of your own Light.\u003cbr\u003e—Rumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am in Bursa, a couple-hour ferry ride from Istanbul, across the Sea of Marmara. It’s the sixth day of filming an episode of \u003cem\u003ePerfect Sweat\u003c\/em\u003e featuring the Turkish hamam. My cohost and guide Liz Kurumlu and I have just finished a scene at the shop of Levent Aldemir, who owns and runs one of the best-known hand-woven hamam towel (\u003cem\u003epeshtemal\u003c\/em\u003e) shops in all of Turkey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe leave with our film crew trailing behind us, carrying their equipment and shopping bags full of \u003cem\u003epeshtemals\u003c\/em\u003e, soaps, scrubbers, and other accessories from Ademir’s shop. As we walk past one of the ubiquitous Bursa mosques, I turn to Liz: “We have shot great stuff here and in Istanbul: the bachelorette henna party at the re- cently renovated Hürrem Sultan hamamı; the fashion shoot at the Sultan’s bath in Çırağan Palace; the soldier’s going-away party at the Çemberlitaş hamamı; a pledge party at the Çukurcuma ham- amı. I think we have the social aspect of the hamam well covered. But we are missing something.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiz looks concerned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hamams are almost always located near a mosque for a reason, right?” I continue. “There is a spiritual side we haven’t explored.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoments later Liz and our Turkish producers huddle together next to a bubbling water fountain. One of the team makes a phone call, and a few minutes later, I am told, we are in luck. The stars have aligned and we have found the perfect person to instruct me in the spiritual ways of the hamam: Nail Kesova, a Sufi master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sufism, I know, is a mystical Islamic belief that promotes a direct personal experience of God through elaborate dance rituals and music. One of the most famous Sufis, and one of my heroes, is the thirteenth-century poet and mystic Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī. Rumi, as he is best known in the West, was born to Persian-speaking parents in what is now Afghanistan but spent a good part of his life in what is now Turkey, where he died in 1273 CE. He is also the founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“After years of training, Kesova was declared a \u003cem\u003esheikh\u003c\/em\u003e, a Sufi leader, and a whirling dervish by a direct descendant of Rumi,” explains Liz. “He happens to be in Bursa and has agreed to show you, on camera, the proper way to bathe and prepare yourself for spiritual ablution.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI nod enthusiastically. I remember that many of Rumi’s various stories and poems are set inside bathhouses. Rumi often used bathing and washing as metaphors for spiritual purification, like this line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eBe melting snow\u003cbr\u003eWash yourself with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI couldn’t be more pleased. I am going bathe in the spirit of Rumi! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLater that evening I meet Kesova at the Kervansaray Thermal hotel, where our crew is staying. He has a full white beard and sparkling eyes and perfectly fits my image of a whirling dervish; he even resembles some depictions of Rumi in miniatures. He speaks slowly and carefully in understandable English. In a small waiting room adjacent to the bath entrance, he reminds me that cleanliness of both the physical and the spiritual self was also critical to the founder of Islam, the prophet Mohammed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack in the seventh century, Mohammed and his followers adopted the ubiquitous Roman bathhouses to their own needs. They kept the basic heating method (hypocaust) but shrank the giant thermae architecturally and often placed them adjacent to a mosque. The word \u003cem\u003ehamam\u003c\/em\u003e is from Arabic, and means “spreader of warmth.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI ask Kesova if Mohammed truly had a special fondness for cats because they clean themselves. And does that explain why modern Istanbul is full of feral cats, running around with impunity? Kesova smiles and nods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this point, we move to the men’s changing room, leaving Liz behind. We disrobe and wrap ourselves in \u003cem\u003epeshtemals\u003c\/em\u003e, with Kesova deliberately wrapping the towel around his waist from the right to left in the Sufi manner. This particular hamam is heated by one of Bursa’s many thermal hot springs, and instead of a heated slab of raised tile in the middle of the room there is a large circular pool of hot mineral water. A typical hamam has a heat source under the marble floor that channels the heat evenly throughout the room via flues built into the walls. The hypocaust method was invented by the ancient Romans and is still considered one of the most efficient ways to heat a room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the camera crew sets up to shoot, Kesova and I sit near each other on the marble benches around the perimeter of the hamam. We share a water basin and individual spigots. The crew is ready to roll.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“First, before we do anything,” says Kesova. “We need to clear our minds of negative thoughts and acknowledge our intention of purifying our heart for the pleasure of Allah. By doing this we show God our intent to be clean.” We can express our intent out loud, he adds, or quietly in our mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ablution that follows is called \u003cem\u003eghusl\u003c\/em\u003e, or full-body ritual purification. An abbreviated version, called \u003cem\u003ewudu\u003c\/em\u003e, is done prior to all rituals and prayers. It is often carried out before special religious days, after spilling semen, or by women after menstruation. Generally, there is no difference in the way men and women perform \u003cem\u003eghusl\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ewudu\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“First we wash our hands with clean water, followed by our mouth using our right hand, passing water over it three times,” explains Kesova. “Then we move on to washing our nose. By cleaning our nose this way, we are opening our senses to the smell of heaven. After that we wash our entire body with water from feet to head, not leaving any part dry.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI followed his actions until Kesova was finished. He stood up, dried off, and returned to the dressing room. I remained behind, slipping into the hot pool in the middle of the room. In its gentle warmth, with sweat pouring from my face and shoulders, I took a few moments to reflect on what I had just experienced. The room was buzzing with activity as the camera crew prepared to leave, and yet I felt calm and unhurried. All my attention was focused on the moment, and I felt connected to something much larger than myself. Kesova had evoked Allah in his prayers. As a nonreligious person, I translate the word “god” as love or cosmic conscience, or even “beloved,” a word Rumi often used in his poetry. I suspect they all lead to the same place: an acknowledgment of the universal energy that surrounds and connects us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBathing with purpose and spiritual intent had transformed a routine cleansing into something extraordinary and profound. With an open heart, I felt thankful for this opportunity and ready for whatever came next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eOh Beloved,\u003cbr\u003etake away what I want.\u003cbr\u003eTake away what I do.\u003cbr\u003eTake away what I need.\u003cbr\u003eTake away everything\u003cbr\u003ethat takes me from you\u003cbr\u003e—Rumi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/hamam-magazine?variant=39357491413081\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Hamam3-inside_600x600.gif?v=1625093078\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/hamam-magazine?variant=39357491413081\" style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet your copy of Hamam Issue 3 → \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-06-30T16:00:01-07:00","updated_at":"2021-07-01T11:56:20-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"inside-hamam-issue-3","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-30T15:18:44-07:00","alt":"","width":1797,"height":924,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Hamam3.png?v=1625091524"}},{"id":555565056089,"title":"Spring Bathingscopes","created_at":"2021-05-12T15:22:18-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eYou’ve heard of horoscopes, but have you heard of bathingscopes? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eEvery season presents unique opportunities and challenges to bathers. We asked our resident Aquaclairvoyant what Spring holds for each sun sign, and how this season facilitates transformation for the mind, body, and total being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Aries_d9323d15-10ff-4c0d-bdc1-f2182ed3616b.png?v=1620860934\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eAs the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, you’re a natural leader. But before you tend to your flock, ask yourself who is tending to you. Long, meditative baths will clarify priorities this season, and your new sense of calm will be a beacon to all who are worth your energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/products\/mind-and-body-wash-1?variant=37350105857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eMind \u0026amp; Body Wash\u003c\/span\u003e →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Taurus.png?v=1620860995\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eDon’t be bullish about bathing, Taurus. This is the season to shed old habits like a second skin. Discard any preconceptions about exfoliating, and open yourself up to new sensations and possibilities. Your metamorphosis may surprise you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/central-coast-luffa?variant=32291825156185\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCentral Coast Luffa →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Gemini.png?v=1620861109\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eYou’ve done it again, Gemini. You’ve overbooked your schedule. Replace one weekly commitment with a bath, and feel yourself slow down as you reconnect to your innermost being. If you insist on company, invite a bathing buddy to share in some quiet relaxation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/big-dipper-mineral-bath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBig Dipper Bath B\u003c\/a\u003eath\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/central-coast-luffa?variant=32291825156185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Cancer.png?v=1620861281\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eCancer, your tough exterior is bringing friction into all aspects of your life. But you have the tools to create the harmony you seek. Smooth out your calluses, soften your approach, and those who have floated far afield will drift back to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/terracotta-detox-scrubber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTerracotta Detox Scrubber\u003cspan\u003e →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Leo.png?v=1620861420\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #281e17;\"\u003eLight attracts light, Leo. As a source of brightness, you can’t help but gravitate toward the brightest thing in the room -- a spotlight, a bonfire, or the sun. Don’t let yourself get burned. Protect your energy and heal your skin from the elements; your mind and body will respect you for it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/outer-being-face-body-oil?variant=31375963062361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOuter Being Face \u0026amp; Body Oil\u003cspan\u003e →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Virgo.png?v=1620861559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eVirgo, your workaholic ways have left you running on empty. Since you resist indulgence, practice more pragmatic acts of self-care: re-organize your workspace, rearrange your furniture, and refill your soap. You’ll replenish your spirit and -- who knows? -- maybe even have a moment of unscheduled joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/16oz-refillable-rainbow-glass-mind-and-body-wash?variant=31148613173337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMind and Body Wash Refillable Glass →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Libra.png?v=1620861624\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLibra, sometimes seemingly opposing forces are actually complementary. This season, embrace life’s dualities -- darkness and light, strength and vulnerability, masculine and feminine. You’ll find these qualities need the other to achieve balance in yourself and in your bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/golden-hour-hydrosol?variant=39309912211545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGolden Hour Hydrosol \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/golden-hour-hydrosol?variant=39309912211545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Scorpio.png?v=1620861851\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eScorpio, the resentment and grudges you’ve been hoarding are blocking your vital energy. Let it all go. Reboot your entire system and welcome new feelings, new sensations, and a reborn sense of life’s possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/total-body-brush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTotal Body Brush →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Sag_0c0f90ae-0ed3-4780-8c5c-bc72d5a37391.png?v=1620863330\" style=\"margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eAdventures await you, Sagittarius. Bathing opportunities may present themselves in unexpected places. Will it be the nearby swimming hole you’ve always wondered about? A far-off ocean? A spontaneous shower with a new friend? Whatever the experience, be ready to dive in head first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/travel-size-mind-and-body-wash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMind and Body Wash Travel Size →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Aquarius.png?v=1620862056\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eYou don’t always have to put your best hoof forward, Capricorn. In fact, getting dirt under your fingernails might be good for you. Thrust yourself into the outdoors this season, and don’t be scared of a little mud, rain, or sand. You can always clean up later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/fingernail-hand-brush?variant=31157829468249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFingernail Scrub Brush →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Aquarius_1.png?v=1620862124\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eYou’ve never been afraid to make a statement, Aquarius. And the world loves you for that. Let your colors shine this season without restraint -- make bolder choices, live louder, bathe more radically. When you tap into your authentic truth, you inspire those around you to do the same. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/cosmic-rainbow-towel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCosmic Rainbow Towel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/cosmic-rainbow-towel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Pisces.png?v=1620862214\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eSmoother times ahead, Pisces. Don’t be so rough with yourself this season. You could let your self-doubt sink you like a boulder -- or you could release all negative energy and float, weightless, like porous volcanic rock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eMost compatible with: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/mt-shasta-scrub-pumice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMt Shasta Pumice Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/mt-shasta-scrub-pumice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #281e17; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Button.png?v=1620945688\" alt=\"Check the Shop\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-05-12T16:35:57-07:00","updated_at":"2021-05-13T15:42:18-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"spring-bathingscopes","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-05-12T15:43:43-07:00","alt":"","width":2049,"height":1054,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Asset_1.png?v=1620859424"}},{"id":555486150745,"title":"Beyond Mind and Body Wash","created_at":"2021-03-31T14:02:50-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eOver the past four years, we have heard some pretty wild and touching stories about how people use Bathing Culture \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zhmzckjpo82x3e4w-17928179.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMind and Body Wash\u003c\/a\u003e in their lives. For Earth Month we put together a list of our favorite uses that help make being environmentally conscious easier. When you really get down to it, nothing says sustainability quite like its multipurpose functionality. By simplifying, we can reduce our carbon footprint, packaging waste, unintended labor exploitation and environmental damage. Here are the top ten submissions for getting the most out of Bathing Culture’s Mind and Body Wash. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eSharing Mind and Body Wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimplify, and share soap with you loved ones. Packaging waste accounts for 53% of all global waste. By sharing soap and refilling your bottles we benefit from less clutter and working toward a more sustainable future. If you live in a drought state, earn extra eco points and consider shower pooling to save water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot Tip: Showering in cold water, that really cuts water usage, but I recommend doing that one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/BMB_Hand_1024x1024.png?v=1617817861\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eHand Soap–an obvious though important one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis has been a favorite recently among those who want to protect themselves from viruses and have a mini transportive experience. Soap is one of the “most effective defenses against invisible pathogens” (NYT) and our Our Mind and Body Wash does it without adding antibiotics into the water way. If you find you dig a quicker rinse we recommend diluting at a 50\/50 ratio. A little goes a long way, \u003cbr\u003eso no need to add hand soap to your weekly grocery list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWash your dog–maybe make sure they don’t have any allergies first!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA favorite amongst dog parents, this soap is pet-safe! You don’t use soap with chemicals so you probably don’t want your best friend to either. Dog soaps are filled with sulfates, parabens, colorants, and irritating fragrances. Likewise with any product, discontinue use if you notice any allergies. Double check the ingredient list with your pup’s veterinary record. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eCamp \u0026amp; Travel Soap\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDon’t bring synthetic soap traveling or in the backcountry! Most personal care products are not designed to be introduced to natural ecosystems without sewage treatment plants. Our Mind and Body Wash is safe to use while traveling in the backcountry, for everything from dishwashing to hair washing. Please also remember that even biodegradable soaps should not be used directly in waterways. This is the biggest misconception in the travel + backpacking world and proper protocol is to be followed in order to keep our home planet safe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eDish Soap on the Trail or at Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRefill your dish soap container! Personally, this is our most refilled soap station at home, which has the most impact in conserving packaging waste. Get your dishes clean as you drift in the aroma of Cathedral Grove. Perfect for hand washing, dishwasher testing inconclusive thus far! Let us know, at your own risk!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot tip: Perfect for backpacking, car camping, and outdoor use, though we urge you to never use in waterways! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/BMB_Shirts_1024x1024.png?v=1617818464\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eLiquid Laundry Soap\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor those who can’t get enough of the Cathedral Grove scent, or are just plain tired of using chemical-filled laundry detergents, here’s a recipe to remember.\u003cbr\u003eUsing a washing machine? Add ⅓-½ a cup of the Mind and Body Wash the way you would with your old-fashioned laundry detergent. During the rinse cycle, add ½ a cup of vinegar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand washing delicates? Use ½ a tablespoon in cold water. Allow your garments to soak for about ten minutes then hand wash as you normally would, then rinse in clean water.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWash Your Fruits and Veggies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSo long, pesticides! Add about a quarter of a teaspoon to a bowl of water. Dunk and swish your produce, then rinse with clean water. \u003cbr\u003eFor good measure, you can always soak your produce, too! Recent findings have found that this is one of the most effective methods.\u003cbr\u003ePesticide residues are found in 70% of produce sold in US even after washing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eNatural, Mild Pesticide for Your Plant Babies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA personal favorite of BC! This organic pesticide takes care of plant-harming insects and aphids, but does not impact our garden friends, the bees and ladybugs. Add one tablespoon of Mind and Body per quart of water to a spray bottle. Only mix what will be used same-day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonus points if you repurpose your rainbow glass as a spray bottle!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eClean Your Floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother hack to swap out the chemicals and take a hand at simple, organic chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMopping? Add ½ a cup of soap to boiling water. Mop as usual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarpet cleaning? Mix ¼ cup of soap to one cup of water in the blender until foamy. Add to carpet and clean as you would typically.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eUse as a Multipurpose Surface Cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean tiles, counters, tubs, and whatever else you can get your hands on with this multipurpose cleaner. Add ¼ cup of Mind and Body Wash to 6 cups of water. Store in a spray bottle. Add any essential oils you may want!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot tip: Throw in some baking soda and make it an all-purpose scour!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean your tub with Bathing Culture. Ditch the mold and mildew. Combine 1 ⅔ cup of baking soda with ¼ cup of the Mind and Body Wash and ¼ cup of water. Mix until consistency becomes creamy. Use immediately. Rinse after use. Store leftovers in air-tight packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your own special uses for the Mind and Body Wash? We’d love to hear! Tag us on Instagram at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bathingculture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@bathingculture\u003c\/a\u003e so we can share how you’ve made it your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/BMB_Shop_600x600.png?v=1617818872\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"600x600\" height=\"600x600\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Amanda Ramos","user_id":41437528153,"published_at":"2021-03-31T17:52:35-07:00","updated_at":"2021-04-14T11:04:05-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"beyond-mind-and-body-wash","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-03-31T14:57:07-07:00","alt":"","width":1464,"height":752,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Blog_Cover_Beyond-Mind-Body.png?v=1617227828"}},{"id":555453218905,"title":"Talks with the Women of Driftwood Sauna","created_at":"2021-03-16T17:39:53-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWomen are to be celebrated every single day! In the spirit of this month we are highlighting two innovative minds, Ali Hartwig and Whitney Bulterman, that brought bathing out of the spa and on to the road. Residing in the sacred Northern California Costal Mountains, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.driftwoodsauna.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDriftwood Sauna\u003c\/a\u003e, awaits its next mobile bathing adventure near you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle up as we dive into some heated topics: saunas, safe spaces, and how they've made it work during COVID. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.driftwoodsauna.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/driftwood_founders_bf9c9eac-cf46-4a71-abab-148ae0f90772_1024x1024.png?v=1616618627\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eTell us about bringing the heat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: We have a custom designed and hand-built mobile cedar sauna that we bring wherever our curiosity leads us or wherever the people need us along the California coast. Everyone that doesn’t live in California thinks California is warm and sunny all the time. Wrong. You guys know that there are days where the fog doesn’t lift and that cold water surfing can leave you with a deep-in-the-bones chill that nothing but the core cooking heat of a sauna or hot bath will thaw. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe host pop-ups and invite folks to book hour long private sessions in whatever wild location inspires us. We also book the sauna for daily, weekend, or weekly private rentals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eHow has being a women-owned sauna impacted your building, in practice and in its development?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: For me, this path to create a beautiful space, an oasis, felt really natural. I was thinking of putting savings towards purchasing a home and then realized that the space I wanted to create wasn’t for myself, it was to share and give back to all the amazing folks in my life and those I’ve yet to meet and be inspired by. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are quite a few urban bathhouses and spas that are woman-owned that were an inspiration to me during the ideation phase. Citywell in Brooklyn, Asha Urban Bathhouse in Sacramento, and Loyly in Portland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI love a good challenge and there was something really exciting about doing something unexpected- building both a structure and business from scratch. It’s such a blast watching the curious faces as I hop out of my giant truck and unhitch the sauna, then the wheels turning and stereotypes dismantling as I easily answer detailed questions about the build. I want to see more women as business owners, builders, and creators. I hope that by taking the plunge and entering these arenas, it’s planting a seed in other women’s minds to go for it and turn their curiosity into a reality as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.driftwoodsauna.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Driftwood_interior_1024x1024.png?v=1616618659\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eHow do you see mobile saunas as creating a safe-space for women? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Driftwood certainly creates a mental and energetic safe space for women. The space is pure - crisp cedar interior, soft lighting, deep relaxing heat. The magic is that the vibe in the sauna is whatever you bring in there. It’s a beautiful place where you can just escape with a few of your favorites or drop in solo and sweat out whatever isn’t serving you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s no equipment needed, no worry about what to wear, no performance anxiety. So many places that we turn to to unwind demand that we do or consume something. The pace of modern society is demanding and stressful and we just wanted to create an accessible space where women can just BE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eIs there anything you wish to share with other women about Driftwood Sauna or the Sauna community?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Come find us! I love meeting other women, hearing their stories, and offering a space where all women can create their personal oasis. I’ve been so inspired by how guests have used the space - as an alternative location for bookclub, full spa vibes with body scrubs and masks, a new moon night with tarot and tinctures. Basically, it’s like having your own personal clubhouse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eFor those new to baking in dry heat, can you explain a little more about the experience and what it feels like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Absolutely! The main thing is to listen to your body and drink tons of water. It feels amazing to just be enveloped by this soft heat, feeling yourself start to sweat, then emerge into the cool air. The cold plunge, at least on your final round, is a must. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe experience should never be uncomfortable (i.e. make you feel dizzy or lightheaded). I think there’s a misconception that one should be sitting in the sauna for a really long time or that there’s some kind of competition for who can stay in the longest. I recommend enjoying the sauna in cycles, spending about 10-20 minutes inside the sauna then taking a break to enjoy the fresh air or a cold plunge. I always tell people to feel totally comfortable popping out at any point as tolerance for the heat varies by person and, for me, even by day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.driftwoodsauna.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/driftwood_ocean_1024x1024.png?v=1616618740\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eWhere did you find the inspiration to build Driftwood Sauna? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: A million different places but the wheels really started turning for me on a ladies surf retreat in Pavones, Costa Rica. I had a stressful job in tech, spending my days in front of the computer, and just burned out. My reset button has always been getting myself somewhere warm as quickly as possible, so I quit my job and booked this February retreat. The retreat - being warm, feeling at peace, and taken care of - left me feeling so fulfilled and rejuvenated. I was inspired to create the feeling of going on a retreat, but that didn’t require a week’s vacation time (or a week’s salary!) to feel the benefits of a beautiful self-care experience. I wanted to meet people where they were and bring the experience to them. A travel sauna became my solution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eThe Driftwood Sauna has a super unique shape. How did you come up with the design? And it's all hand built, right? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: The shape and design is centered around the 15 degree angled interior backrests. The major complaint about every sauna we’d ever been in is the rigid, straight benches. This design makes the sauna feel super spacious and comfortable. I lived in Colorado for 10 years before moving to California so I was drawn back to CO to work with my friend Luke on the design and build. The design and style is definitely a nod to the rustic mountain cabins of the Rocky Mountains and NorCal coast. I love that it embodies both chapters of my life and feels right at home to enjoy post surf or apres ski. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eDriftwood Sauna is nuanced in that you can drive a sauna anywhere with a road. How has this changed the way you approach communal bathing and accessibility? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Firstly, I love pop-up culture and the idea of building, breaking, moving, and shaking. Having a mobile sauna has really opened up the places in which we can take up space, temporarily, to create beautiful and impactful experiences. Everywhere I look, I’m now thinking, “Can I put a sauna there?” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn a lot of cases, the gorgeous location that you want to enjoy for a few hours is prime real estate, making it physically or financially inaccessible. Being low impact, temporary, and mobile, we can set up in locations that give the most exclusive spas and retreats a run for their money :) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eHow has COVID impacted Driftwood Sauna? I hear that saunas kill covid, is this true? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: The original pop-ups for Driftwood were open and communal and fabulous. You would book a seat in the sauna or stumble off the trailhead or beach and hop in. Obviously, this wouldn’t fly for COVID safety and I struggled initially with how to shift our model. Luckily, our operation was really well suited for a change without the overhead and volume demands of a brick and mortar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe currently book each session as a private one or two hour experience for individuals in the same pod. This allows people to share the sauna with their trusted circle and we hold 30 minutes of downtime, allowing ample time to sanitize and for each group to have space to arrive and leave between sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere was a WHO study noting that coronaviruses can’t survive in temps over 150 (ours runs 150 - 185) and we certainly love that evidence! While we don’t know definitively if sauna kills Covid, we do know that there are incredible physical and mental benefits to regular sauna use and anything that bolsters your health during this time is a yes for us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eHow can folks sauna right now? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Head over to our website (\u003ca href=\"driftwoodsauna.com\"\u003edriftwoodsauna.com)\u003c\/a\u003e and jump on our list to be the first to know about monthly pop-ups and events. We’ll be in the Santa Cruz \/ Bay Area for a bit so definitely make sure you sign up if you’re in this area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf a private daily, weekend, or weekly rental is your jam, shoot us an inquiry at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftwoodsauna.com\/book-us\"\u003edriftwoodsauna.com\/bookus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eOur last question is what's been super interesting and keeping you curious in the world of bathing right now? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDW: Oh man, what isn’t keeping me curious? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI’m excited to see a rise in soak + sweat culture in the U.S. I think we’re finally slowing down enough to tap into the healing power of a good soak or sweat and see the transformative impact of what many other cultures have incorporated as part of their daily ritual for years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI’m also excited to explore low impact and sustainable soak + sweat experiences. I love the idea of doing something that makes me feel good that also does no harm. It’s hard to use resources without thinking about the impact and I feel like there’s a ton of opportunity to get creative in this way. Hackathon for a fully solar powered sauna??\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- - -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay Driftwood Sauna a visit and experience the magic of restoration for yourself. Check their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftwoodsauna.com\/book-us?view=calendar\u0026amp;month=03-2021\"\u003ecalendar availability\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftwoodsauna.com\/events-rentals\"\u003erent their facility\u003c\/a\u003e for a private event!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/driftwood_product_1024x1024.png?v=1616618691\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Amanda Ramos","user_id":41437528153,"published_at":"2021-03-24T16:11:12-07:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T16:11:12-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"talks-with-the-women-of-driftwood-sauna","tags":"bathing culture, innovative sauna, mobile, mobile bathing, northern california, sauna, sauna design, women, women in bathing","image":{"created_at":"2021-03-24T13:41:15-07:00","alt":"Driftwood sauna","width":1797,"height":924,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Driftwood_Blog_Cover_Photo.png?v=1616618476"}},{"id":555453087833,"title":"All About Jojoba","created_at":"2021-03-16T15:08:09-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat is Jojoba Seed Oil? And why is it the first ingredient on the Outer Being Face and Body Oil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJojoba seed oil, in short, is a miracle ingredient. It's amazing for skin, it’s sustainable, it does it all. Locally grown and drought tolerant, it is as sustainable as it is effective! Jojoba oil comes from the seeds of the Jojoba plant, a shrub native to the South West with a long history of indigenous use. Deceiving as it may be, Jojoba oil is actually not an oil at all but a semi-solid wax! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts unique chemical composition of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and wax esters makes for a non skin-clogging super emollient that's hypoallergenic and perfect for daily use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003eMoisturization Powerhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJojoba Seed Oil moisturizes and soothes skin, of all types, so your body doesn’t have to work too hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is a humectant very similar to naturally produced sebum. Translation: It’s a super moisturizing plant that creates a barrier over your skin to protect you from moisture loss. This may benefit skin that is prone to acne, wrinkles, or dandruff. Because Jojoba oil is so similar to the sebum that our skin produces naturally, it’s also able to help regulate our body’s hair and sweat follicles from excessive oil production, as a means of hydration. It basically tells your body “I’ve got this.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003eNutrient-Rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe benefits seem to be never ending when you factor in that it is also an antioxidant, rich in vitamin E. This means it is able to protect skin from environmental stressors that can negatively impact your skin, like pollution in the air and smoke. The natural forms of Vitamin E found in Jojoba oil attribute to other healing and soothing properties. Jojoba oil can be used to aid the healing process of wounds, sunburns and scar tissue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/jojoba_support_1024x1024.png?v=1617384346\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003ePerfect for all skin types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis wonder ingredient is all-inclusive and well-suited for sensitive skin. It’s a hypoallergenic anti-inflammatory meaning it’s safe and actually perfect for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and other drying skin conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJojoba oil isn’t a means of treating medical conditions though the genetic makeup of it may assist the body in its naturally occurring healing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003eSustainable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe chose to use this oil in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/outer-being-face-body-oil?variant=31375963062361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOuter Being Face and Body Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, in addition to all of its benefits, because of how and where it’s produced. It is a perennial, drought-tolerant crop, native to North America. We love and prioritize all that is locally produced, USDA Organic, and sustainable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExtracted Jojoba oil is nontoxic, biodegradable, and is resistant to spoiling. It’s difficult to not fall in love with all its properties and uses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight;\"\u003eAnti Anti Anti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe uses are endless! Moisturization is a heavy hitter, definitely! Though we find this plant to be extra-special due to all of its anti’s; those being the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/outer-being-face-body-oil?variant=31375963062361\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/outer-being-face-body-oil?variant=31375963062361\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/jojoba-shop_235432c5-c788-46c0-abee-0e9302de86bf_400x400.png?v=1617384843\" height=\"400x400\" float:=\"\" none=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Amanda Ramos","user_id":41437528153,"published_at":"2021-03-17T17:13:30-07:00","updated_at":"2021-04-02T10:41:23-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"all-about-jojoba","tags":"jojoba oil, News, sebum, sustainable ingredient, sustainable skin care, vitamin e","image":{"created_at":"2021-03-16T15:08:09-07:00","alt":"jojoba oil for skin","width":4000,"height":2857,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/bathingculture-71.jpg?v=1616026511"}},{"id":555413373017,"title":"Inside Hamam Issue 2","created_at":"2021-02-25T14:41:43-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe second issue of Hamam is packing some serious heat. \u003cspan style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/products\/hamam-magazine-issue-2\" style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003eThe new issue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shares thoughtful insights on bathing rituals, interviews from some of our favorites, and the exploration of bathing as an art form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're feeling inspired! Take it from the editor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e“The aspen tree is relatively resilient to fire’s threat because if its low-flammability bark, high water content, and lack of volatile chemicals present in some other forest fuels. Recently and for the first time, my eyes gazed into the windows to the souls of this magnificent organism –the largest on this planet–as it transitioned from shimmering lures to bursts of yellow painting the Sangre de Cristos. Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, aspen communities flourish after a fire–an important lesson about resilience after trauma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eHeat both transforms and destroys, cleanses and punishes. My bathing ritual–and quite possibly my spiritual rebirth–began in a dark banya off Tenth Street in New York’s East Village, where an eternal flame made rocks glow and the sizzling stream has been cooking humans since the late nineteenth century. In Japan, you have not stayed in hot water long enough unless you have achieved yudedako, which translates to “boiled octopus.“ A platza master is equal parts naturalist bodyworker and mind melter, fanning a bouquet of leaves that pushes such extreme heat, some people hallucinate and every so often pass out. When I was learning the ways of the venik, a woman on whom I performed her first steam treatment told me those seven minutes in the sauna changed her life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirLight; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eToday we see heat out of balance in nature, with perilously less harmony than is so desperately required: toxic air, blood-orange sunsets, skies over California previously imagined only in apocalyptic films. Fire, early humanity’s most important discovery, will force millions of humans and other species to move or risk extinction. I have a hard time not fixating on all that suffering. I like to think Jung would say that this is fine, as that focus would allow me to better understand suffering as a gateway to liberation. Maybe this could even help us overcome, evolve, and grow. I am hopeful that these times of tempering we face in different ways will bring strength and renew the bonds among us all.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/hamam-magazine-issue-2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Heat_b8a579f4-f8a0-4adc-9f15-5fc5d8932e40_1024x1024.gif?v=1614294039\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/products\/hamam-magazine-issue-2\" style=\"color: #281e17;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGet your copy of Hamam: Issue 2 →\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2021-02-25T16:53:19-08:00","updated_at":"2021-02-26T09:58:56-08:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"inside-hamam-issue-2","tags":"Bathing, News","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-25T15:05:10-08:00","alt":"","width":1797,"height":924,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/hamam_2_blog.png?v=1614294310"}},{"id":385340538969,"title":"Romantic Bath Lover Optional","created_at":"2021-02-01T15:34:39-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Love Day, lovebird!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a Valentine’s day like we’ve never seen before which is why we have a special surprise for you. We invite you to restore yourself with some self love.\u003cbr\u003eWe’re showing love to ourselves and others the best way we know how–a bath (tunes optional). This isn’t any regular, old bath, though we love those, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year, we’re gifting you the next-level bathing experience you truly deserve, with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/products\/restorative-bath-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRestorative Bath Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Dissolve away the aches and stresses and soak into the love that is achieved through mindfulness and meditation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAchieving the perfect bath entails more than you’d think. Because we want this to be a stress-free, indulgent day for you, we’re giving you a play-by-play on how to elevate your bathing experience from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/V_Day-Support1.png?v=1612223748style=float:%20none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfecting a \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003ebath’s temperature\u003c\/span\u003e is key. Let’s make it hot. We like our baths to serve as more than just a means of cleaning. These extreme temperatures allow for enhanced blood flow and circulation. Feel your muscles succumb to the release of their tension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIY it out–be it with some \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003epersonalized aromatherapy\u003c\/span\u003e of Cathedral Grove or a specialized concoction of essential oils. For us, it’s a mixture of our favorite aphrodisiac scents. We add a few drops of Ylang Ylang and Rosewood essential oils into the bath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreak out the candles and bring on the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003emood lighting\u003c\/span\u003e. Overhead lighting is the perfect way to distract from this transcendent experience. The soft glow of candles allows you to recreate the warm, ethereal sensation of dawn breaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn off that ceiling fan and the disruptive, mood-killing noise it brings! Normally we’d settle into our favorite guided mediation or let Brian Eno tell us what to listen to. But for the occasion, we made you a \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003especial playlist\u003c\/span\u003e (keep an eye on your email for its special debut)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/V_Day-Support2.png?v=1612223748style=float:%20none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eBig Dipper Mineral Bath\u003c\/span\u003e to set the tone. Use conventionally as a bath salt by allowing 20 minute for dermal absorption for the CBD to take effect. Make it extra special, by lathering up your partner for a sensual scrub-down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair your well-deserved bath with the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eLarge Mineral Sea Sponge\u003c\/span\u003e, also courtesy of the Restorative Bath Set. Bring a bowl of water to your bath and drip the cold, via the sponge, over yourselves for a rejuvenating experience. With this ethically-harvested and biodegradable goodie, you’re saying Happy Valentine’s Day, not only to yourself and your loved ones but our planet, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/V_Day-Support3.png?v=1612223748style=float:%20none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this point, they’ll be wow-ed with your expertise in romance-novela-level bathing. Lock in the moment and moisture with the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eOuter Being Face and Body Oil\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a quarter sized amount of the Outer Being Face and Body Oil to your palm. Rub your hands together to warm up the oil. Rub your fingertips and balls of your hand into thee skin for a spa-like, masseuse-type feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow these steps or take inspiration from them. Either way, make it your own and give yourself permission fully lose yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRestoration is love. Happy bathing 🛀\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour Valentine,\u003cbr\u003eBC\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Amanda Ramos","user_id":41437528153,"published_at":"2021-02-01T17:27:31-08:00","updated_at":"2021-03-16T13:07:14-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"romantic-bath-lover-optional","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-01T15:51:36-08:00","alt":"","width":1801,"height":926,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/V_Day-Header.png?v=1612223496"}},{"id":385244758105,"title":"Letting Go with Hamam Magazine","created_at":"2020-12-10T10:53:06-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your hands dry, we are blessed to be sharing the first issue of Hamam Magazine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/products\/hamam-magazine\"\u003eavailable now in our shop\u003c\/a\u003e! Hamam is a quarterly magazine dedicated to the art and culture of bathing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast week we were lucky to chat with the founders of Hamam, Steve and Ekin. Check out our interview below and get inspired by some serious bathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Hamam-Spread1_1024x1024.png?v=1607642605%20style=float:%20none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eEkin + Steve! I am so excited to be chatting with you, tell us first a little about your history in bathing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEB: I grew up in Turkey, where hamam culture is really common, but I did not get into communal bathing until I moved to New York. The winters killed me and I needed a way to warm up, so a friend suggested I check out the Russian and Turkish baths in the East Village. I soon became a regular and went almost every day for 3 years. I met the most interesting people in my life in the sauna - writers, healers, orthodox rabbis, fellow artists. These people became my community. When I moved to San Francisco, I started going to Archimedes Banya where I trained as a platza master and learned the healing ways of the steam. That’s also where I met Steve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSW: About 5 years ago, I was working entirely too hard at a startup studio in San Francisco. I met Tim Ferriss at my company’s holiday party and he suggested I go to the russian baths to unwind. I began making russian steam bathing my weekly ritual as my own personal practice of letting go. Wherever I traveled, I would seek out bathing spots - London, Helsinki, Mexico City - because it made me feel a sense of comfort no matter where I was. Before all that, I traveled the world in a nuclear submarine with the US Navy, however long showers were frowned upon because we had to limit our water consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Photo_Oct_25_13_36_16_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607642146\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003ePlatza! Tell me more about the tradition, Ekin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA platza is a whole body treatment in a Russian steam sauna in which a venik (the russian word for broom) made from oak, birch, eucalyptus, or other plants is used to push steam onto the body to open the pores, clean the skin, and stimulate circulation. Many of my clients never had a platza before and describe the experience as life-altering. Some people have very intimate emotional experiences and I am very grateful to have been a part of their healing process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eSteve! What’s it like to take a shower deep under the ocean in a nuclear submarine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell it’s certainly not the most luxurious bathing experience. We distill seawater every day to make clean water for the crew and to operate the nuclear reactor. Keeping the uranium core covered with water unfortunately takes precedence over personal hygiene, so everyone is required to ration shower time. The facility is no bigger than a phone booth, so it’s not as if you want to hang in there for long. This means a quick spray to wet the body, then you turn the water off to shampoo and suds up. Water back on for a quick rinse and your total self care is completed in less than 90 seconds. A selfishly long shower session was known as “taking a Hollywood”, and would earn the over-indulgent bather a good ribbing regardless of rank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/hamam19_480x480.jpg?v=1607642748\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"480x480\" height=\"480x480\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eLet’s talk more about Hamam. When did the notion of creating a magazine like Hamam hit you? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEB: I wanted to do a creative project to shed light on the interesting people I was working with in the banya. I was thinking about something like “Humans of New York” for the bathhouse. The content ideas kept flowing when Steve introduced me to WET Magazine - an avant garde publication founded by Leonard Koren in the late 70s. I thought a magazine would be the perfect medium to spread bathing art and culture, especially because most bathing spots don’t allow electronics. They’re a great place to read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eSo now that it’s born into the world, what is Hamam magazine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEB: HAMAM is a quarterly print publication that celebrates the art and culture of bathing. We consider bathing one of the many practices of letting go and each issue features artist projects, essays, photo essays, interviews, poems, and short stories from contributors all over the world. We like to think of HAMAM as more than just a magazine - it is as an object of letting go that you can hold in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Photo_Sep_03_18_42_40_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607643372\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eYou chose the theme of Dedication, why did you choose that theme for your first issue and what was that process like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSW: We didn’t know anything about creating a magazine when we started HAMAM. But Ekin had a clear vision of the types of works she wanted to curate and when she shared her idea with her artist and writer friends, they wanted to get involved. The title for the debut issue came about when we finished and had a chance to step back and think about the theme that connected each section. Our contributors all had such tangible dedication to their work and in the beginning of the magazine we published our manifesto - A Declaration of Letting Go - dedicating the magazine to those with “open hearts, creative \u0026amp; big ideas”. It made sense to call the first issue “Dedication”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eAre there any stories in this first issue that you are particularly excited to share? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEB: It’s hard for me to pick, because I believe there is something exciting for anyone who sits with HAMAM. We had so much fun interviewing Tad Fettig, a filmmaker who traveled to Mongolia to make a documentary about the buddhist tradition of sky burials. I don’t want to give it away, but it is such a powerful example of letting go. We also introduce a recurring section where we feature bathing recipes and remedies. The first installment is written and illustrated by YeRin Kim, a korean artist who shares the details of the perfect scrub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eBathing can be communal or personal, but the pandemic has really put a damper on bathing with others. How has it affected your own bathing rituals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSW: Unfortunately, many indoor bathing spots have stayed closed during the pandemic. We left San Francisco in May for a road trip to be closer to nature and managed to find a few great natural hot springs to soak in. We settled in Taos, New Mexico a few months ago and we’re building a sauna in the backyard - just in time for the winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/IMG_5187_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607643566\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: SouvenirStd;\"\u003eAs knowledgeable bathers, what is something that people could bring to their own routine to help them get more out of it—to truly let go?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEB: You should bring a copy of HAMAM to help you let go! In all seriousness, when it comes to creating your bathing routine, it’s more important to leave things behind. Whatever you do, give yourself the time and space to transform in some small way. Bathing is a ritualistic act that does more than just wash the body - it cleanses the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/19667743_10158865858130104_4141795923510160017_o_1024x1024.jpg?v=1607643619\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll imagery courtesy of the folks at Hamam.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Spencer Arnold","user_id":9373384793,"published_at":"2020-12-10T16:57:18-08:00","updated_at":"2021-02-25T14:50:53-08:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"letting-go-with-hamam-magazine","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-10T15:10:30-08:00","alt":"","width":1800,"height":925,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Hamam_Cover_Photo.png?v=1607641831"}},{"id":383726616665,"title":"Love is Rad","created_at":"2020-02-28T09:23:26-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBathing Culture was born out of our love for planet and people alike. At every opportunity we have pushed ourselves to cultivate a product and community that is inclusive, joyful, and dedicated to making a better tomorrow for everyone. It wasn’t enough for us to simply make a “great soap.” We want to spread awareness—to empower people—to build community around love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/LIR-1.jpg?v=1582910898\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften overlooked or lost in these conversations are marginalized individuals or groups—those who are disabled, poor, immigrants, indigenous, refugees, queer, gay, gender non-binary, trans, among others. We’ve always believed taking care of our planet includes people and planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat’s why we’ve partnered with the San Francisco LGBT Center to donate a portion of Love is Rad pin proceeds to their Transgender Employment Program— a collaborative program designed to help create inclusive workplaces and jobs for trans individuals. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bathingculture.com\/collections\/everything\/products\/love-is-rad-enamel-pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuy a Love is Rad pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and help us support trans worker empowerment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/LIR-2.jpg?v=1582911032\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt particular risk are transgender and non gender binary conforming individuals. 50% of trans people report being unfairly fired or denied employment. 78% of trans people report workplace harassment and 75% of trans K-12 youth face severe harassment. This can make finding and keeping a job an incredibly daunting task for trans individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/LIR-3.jpg?v=1582911068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Francisco LGBT Center here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Find a way to give back, to open a door, to lend a hand. We’re all in this together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/LIR_Logos_3aa1ad8c-2539-4910-9262-a0846ccba47f.png?v=1582911862\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2020-02-28T11:53:00-08:00","updated_at":"2020-03-02T17:31:06-08:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":null,"handle":"love-is-rad","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2020-02-28T09:23:26-08:00","alt":"","width":2048,"height":1053,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Love_Is_Rad_Pin.png?v=1582910606"}},{"id":383275630681,"title":"Bath Tapes Vol 1","created_at":"2019-11-04T23:10:09-08:00","body_html":"\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1\u0026amp;mini=1\u0026amp;light=1\u0026amp;feed=%2Fmike-anderson15%2Fbath-tapes-vol-1-last-sunsets%2F\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003eHey readers,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWelcome to our refreshed website and — drum roll, please — the first volume of Bath Tapes! From here on out, our designers — employees, interns, friends, whoever fits the bill — will share a collection of tracks and design their very own unique album artwork for each curated piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy are we embarking on this project? Well, we bathe to wash away the dirt, to rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit, and take a meditative journey — and music is another medium for doing just that: to wash the day away, to be transported. Our favorite albums and playlists take us on a journey; they enhance powerful feelings of love, connection, celebration — and, on the flip side, alienation and grief — and leave you new. We want to share in those moments together, and so this series began.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis first one we’re calling “Last Sunsets”. In the designer’s own words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face='\"souvenirstd' style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e\"I’ve been mourning the passing of summer, settling into fall, and cherishing the last of our warm weather as well as the last of my post-work sunsets. Soon, I — along with many of you — will step out of my office into the dark, and I’ve been making the most of the daylight while I can. The artwork and the music here play on that: some of it is exuberant and bright — the last rays of sunshine of our shorter days — and others feel, well, a bit darker.\" -Mike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Bathing Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/2A_28862e30-afe4-4932-a4f0-19c329a8a9f7_large.png?v=1573277586\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \"Autumn Tears\" by Vashti Bunyan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \"Poem\" by U.S. Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \"Closer to Grey\" by Chromatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \"Cybele's Reverie\" by Stereolab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. \"Blue Skies Again\" by Jessica Lea Mayfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. \"Turn Blue\" by Mark Ronson \u0026amp; Angel Olsen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. \"Has Ended\" by Thom Yorke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. \"On the Level\" by Leonard Cohen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. \"The Greatest\" by Lana Del Rey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. \"Summertime\" by Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. \"This Time Around\" by Jessica Pratt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. \"Terminal Paradise\" by Big Thief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13. \"Chance\" by Angel Olsen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14. \"Keep Pushing On\" by John Maus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Bathing Culture","user_id":30291853401,"published_at":"2019-11-14T14:00:00-08:00","updated_at":"2021-08-31T13:29:22-07:00","summary_html":"The first installment of bath soaked playlists and fresh album artwork from friends and collaborators.","template_suffix":"","handle":"bath-tapes-vol-1","tags":"Music","image":{"created_at":"2019-11-15T10:07:53-08:00","alt":"","width":2048,"height":1053,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/7C.jpg?v=1573841273"}},{"id":383317540953,"title":"Tips for a Deeper Bath","created_at":"2019-11-14T13:53:06-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI get a lot of joy out of pushing myself mentally and physically, but for years I found it hard to relax and recover. That changed when I rediscovered the joy and power of a great bath. Baths melt away muscle strain from long trail runs and afternoons digging in the garden. They also ease mental weight from hard work and stressful headlines. A great bath is mentally and physically transformative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBaths have changed my life. They can change yours too. I’ve traveled to bath houses around the world, debated best bathing practices for hours, hunted for cedar tubs deep in the woods, bathed under the stars, and tested hundreds of bath soaks for “work”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t have to travel to Yakushima, Japan to have the ultimate bath. You can do it at home! Here are some of the best practices I’ve picked up along the way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e1. Shower first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first step to taking a wonderful bath is to take a quick shower. While this may seem like an inconvenience, a quick shower before the bathe will allow you focus solely on relaxation and rejuvenation, instead of worrying about getting all your nooks and crannies cleaned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGetting the grime off your body before the soak also makes for a much more enjoyable—and clean—soaking environment, that you’ll want to spend more time in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e2. Temperature and timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBath temperature is key. We like them hot (around 107ºF), but not so hot that it leads to that uncomfortable game of footsie with your bath. There is no right time of the day or night to have a soak, in fact some of my very best days have started with an early morning bath. What’s important is to carve out at least 20 minutes, this is especially true if you use a soak, which needs time to work into your sore muscles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e3. Use soaking salts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking of soaks, use one! The best soaks are blends of different types of mineral rich salts. Magnesium salt flakes are really great for physical relaxation and an epsom salt soak also does wonders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure you look for a blend that is responsibly sourced, salt mining conditions and regulations vary widely. And even though they’re fun, I’ve learned to avoid bubble baths, as they’re often harsh on skin and don’t biodegrade, which can mess up natural waterways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e4. Prep the environment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you bathe, you slow down and notice your surroundings—so be sure to make them cozy! I know people who paint in the tub, pull tarot, light mellow incense, or even bring crystals into the tub with them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy bathing environment includes lots of plants, low key music, a big pile of towels, and a bowl of crisp grapes to keep me going. I often bring a book, but think twice about phones or tablets—this is one of the few times you can escape that noise. A bath tray or side table are helpful for keeping all of this stuff tidy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e5. Be water wise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s an old caricature of a woman in a bubble bath drinking a glass of wine. While that can be very nice, a cold glass of water is the best. Also conserve water. Share your soak with a lover. Water is life. Don’t waste it :) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003e6. Meditate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few years back, on my way to a hot spring in the Rio Grande, I got lost hiking at night. The trail had disappeared into the dark of the high desert, miles from camp. Just as our stress and panic peaked, we stumbled onto the hotspring. Easing into the soak, the stress melted away. A huge meteor ripped across the sky and I felt at one with the universe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI often tap back into this feeling while in the tub—hot water, steam, and the right mindset can turn your tub into the ultimate transportation device. Here are some ways you can turn the bathroom into a meditation room:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. It may sound silly, but try submerging yourself under the water and make the “om” sound several times. Sound travels faster in water, and the “om” will oscillate through the water and your body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB. A bath can act as a sensory deprivation device, helping you tune into what your body is feeling. Close your eyes and mentally scan your body from head to toe and back again. Listen to your breath, experience your blood pumping and give thanks for being alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC. Even if you don’t actively meditate, it might happen for you naturally. There is a special moment during a bath when your body and the water temperature reach equilibrium, mentally transporting us back to the safe feeling of the womb. This feeling has been proven to reduce anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re living in the midst of political and environmental chaos. While we are all taking steps to make the world a better place, we can’t do this unless we’ve taken care of ourselves. A bath is the perfect way to refresh your mind and body! Who knew you could accomplish so much in the tub?\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Spencer Arnold","user_id":9373384793,"published_at":"2019-11-11T14:00:00-08:00","updated_at":"2019-11-14T16:23:57-08:00","summary_html":"Take your bathing to the next level.","template_suffix":null,"handle":"tips-for-a-deeper-bath","tags":"Bathing","image":{"created_at":"2019-11-14T14:29:41-08:00","alt":"","width":2048,"height":1053,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Bath_Tips_Cover.png?v=1573770581"}},{"id":383312724057,"title":"Bathing Culture Refills","created_at":"2019-11-13T14:33:00-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"souvenirstd\" style=\"font-family: souvenirstd;\"\u003eWaste not want not. \u003cbr\u003eRefill your Mind and Body Wash at a store near you! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur post consumer recycled plastic bottles are great. A glass bottle you never have to recycle is even better. Refillable, responsible, radiant bathing vibes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/files\/Refill-Store-Examples.jpg?v=1573686933\" alt=\"Refill stations at General Store and Foggy Notion\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefills are available in some of our favorite shops, like the General Store and Foggy Notion in SF (pictured above). See the map below for availability in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/www.powr.io\/powr.js?platform=shopify\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-map\" id=\"fa260d91_1573521227\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDon’t see your favorite store on the map? Ask your local natural foods store to carry us!\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48964599897,"author":"Tim Hollinger","user_id":87250113,"published_at":"2019-11-08T14:00:00-08:00","updated_at":"2021-06-07T09:26:19-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":null,"handle":"bathing-culture-refills","tags":"News","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-07T09:26:18-07:00","alt":"","width":2048,"height":1053,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1792\/8179\/articles\/Rainbow-Glass-Spin_e7ff2f42-9122-4a75-8e3d-000387dda333.jpg?v=1623083179"}}]