Date: Monday, March 3rd
Time: 9:30 PM
After one of the longest, most physically demanding days I’ve had in a while, I knew this Epsom salt bath was going to be necessary. The day was packed—classes, a practical exam, two hours of rock climbing, grocery shopping, meal prep, and on top of all that, the first workout of my new weightlifting routine. By the time I got home, I was completely spent.
Since I had to be up early the next morning for class, my goal for this bath was simple: relax as much as possible and then crash immediately after. To make sure I got the full fatiguing effect I experienced on my first bath, I decided to turn the water temperature back up. I also added lavender essential oil for the first time, since it’s known for its calming and sleep-enhancing properties.
The result? Pure bliss.
I got straight into the bath after the gym, and after all the heavy exertion I had put my body through that day, it was exactly what I needed. The heat worked its magic, melting away any lingering muscle tension, and the lavender scent took the relaxation up a notch. It was the most soothing bath I’ve had so far, and it felt like the perfect way to reset after such a physically intense day.
As soon as I got out, I barely made it to bed before I passed out. I slept like the dead—deep, uninterrupted, and exactly what my body needed to recover. If I had any doubts about the impact of these baths on my sleep quality, this session erased them.
This treatment reinforced that these baths are more than just a luxury—they’re a serious recovery tool. The combination of heat, magnesium, and lavender made for an incredibly effective post-workout and post-stress remedy. I’ll definitely be using this setup again after tough training days.
Next time, I might experiment with other essential oils to see if it changes the effects. But for now, I can confidently say this was my best session yet.