Cultures across the globe share similar beliefs about the sanctity of water. Spiritual bathing, an ancient and restorative practice, is evidence of this shared belief. Spiritual baths, magical baths and aromatic baths combine the healing and supernatural power of water with various herbs and minerals to improve quality of life and to influence self, others, conditions and the environment. Drawing from Santería, New Orleans Voodoo, and Hoodoo traditions, each bath in this book is laden with meaning and holds the power of the tradition from which it derives.

Cultures across the globe share similar beliefs about the sanctity of water. Spiritual bathing, an ancient and restorative practice, is evidence of this shared belief. Spiritual baths, magical baths and aromatic baths combine the healing and supernatural power of water with various herbs and minerals to improve quality of life and to influence self, others, conditions and the environment. Drawing from Santería, New Orleans Voodoo, and Hoodoo traditions, each bath in this book is laden with meaning and holds the power of the tradition from which it derives.