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For centuries, people have used a combination of water, prayer, meditation and herbs to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
In Spiritual Bathing, Rosita Arvigo and Nadine Epstein explore traditions--many lost or forgotten--that have been intertwined with religion, spirituality and culture since ancient and medieval times. From baptism to mikvahs to charity baths, these traditions can serve as a way to reconnect with nature or God; rejuvenate the mind, body and soul; and help relieve anxiety, insomnia and depression. Encompassing knowledge from 15 world traditions, this... more
In Spiritual Bathing, Rosita Arvigo and Nadine Epstein explore traditions--many lost or forgotten--that have been intertwined with religion, spirituality and culture since ancient and medieval times. From baptism to mikvahs to charity baths, these traditions can serve as a way to reconnect with nature or God; rejuvenate the mind, body and soul; and help relieve anxiety, insomnia and depression. Encompassing knowledge from 15 world traditions, this... more