Many people believe that the detoxifying effect of the salt bath is equivalent to that of a 3-day fast. When you sit in a salt bath, the Himalayan salt detoxes your body and energy field, releasing toxins and negative energy into the bath water. At the same time, the beneficial minerals of the salt are absorbed through the skin. The salt contains over 84 minerals and elements to help reduce acidity and inflammation in your body. Using these Himalayan salt rocks helps to balance the pH level of your skin, increases blood circulation and improves the look and feel of your skin—your skin will be glowing after your bath! You would think that after bathing in salt, your skin would feel very dry, but it is actually quite the opposite. The salt promotes cell regeneration and moisture retention, helping to repair dry and irritated skin.

Himalayan salt bath benefits include energetically purifying and rejuvenating your personal energy field and aura, repairing any holes in the aura and removing any blockages. It promotes spiritual, mental and emotional balance by purifying your body of negativity. The Himalayan salt bath benefits can also help to regulate sleep and relieve stress, which will encourage an overall sense of harmony within your day to day life. When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed and energetically heavy, try a Himalayan salt bath! You will feel much lighter and calmer afterwards.

Since this is an energy cleansing bath, we recommend showering before so that you are not mixing any soap or shampoo in your bath. Fill your bathtub with 4-5 inches of water, and then add your Himalayan salt. Stir the bath water around until the salt is mostly dissolved. Fill the tub up fully. When you get into your detox you want to submerge as much of your body as you can for around 20-30 minutes. Sip your water throughout your bath so you do not feel dehydrated afterwards. After your time is up, make sure that you do not rinse off; just allow your skin to dry naturally or gently pat dry. We also recommend that you rest for 20-30 minutes after your bath, as these baths are quite powerful!

Some people like to sync their salt baths with the lunar cycle, as they are said to be the most powerful during a Full Moon and New Moon. Bathing with Himalayan salt during a full moon is very healing, as the healing potential is at its max and mineral absorption is optimized. During a new moon, the cleansing energy is at its peak, so your body has a higher potential of completely detoxifying itself. But salt baths are healing and detoxifying at anytime!

Himalayan Salt Metaphysical Properties

Himalayan Salt is also known as ‘Pink Halite’ and yes, it is a form of (edible) crystal. It has many metaphysical properties and benefits.

Himalayan Crystal Mineral Salt has very similar properties to Rose Quartz and is an excellent crystal for love especially self-love. It not only helps one to experience self-love, but also, to take action and do things that self-love implies, for example; finding sense of purpose, to live a healthier lifestyle, learning to say ‘no’, or to take time for personal recreation and enjoyment.

For centuries pure salt has been used for protection; protection from evil, especially protection in and around the home. Salt is also used for purification, cleansing and dispelling negativity in many magical and traditional rituals. Pure Salts are also used to release attachments, including emotional attachments. It is recommended that those who work in environments of negativity or indirect communication, keep a piece of Pink Halite (Himalayan Salt) on their desk or nearby – in the form of a lamp is best.

Himalayan crystal Mineral Salt has gentle, but strong grounding and centering energies and is said to bring abundance and prosperity into a home.

As a powerful crystal for both psychic protection and cleansing dark energy, Pink Himalayan Salt is an affordable and easy-to-use solution for getting rid of heavy energy that’s weighing you down. In this exercise with Pink Himalayan Salt, I demonstrate how you can use the magnetic qualities of this stone to draw harmful energy from within your heart chakra so you can relax and detox after a hard day.

Most of us aren’t even conscious to how much psychic waste we absorb from the atmosphere throughout the day, including the negative energy of our friends, family members, coworkers and everyone else we encounter. Carrying a piece of Pink Himalayan Salt is a simple and highly effective way to stay grounded and psychically shield yourself from taking on the energy of others, especially those who are negative! This stone’s soft rosy color is also excellent for restoring balance in the heart chakra and promoting a sense of inner calm and self love.