For when the nervous system needs somewhere to land.

Vata governs movement, the nervous system, and the quality of air and space in the body. When it is out of balance - from travel, overstimulation, grief, erratic schedules, or simply the accumulated speed of modern life - the body becomes dry, restless, and anxious. Sleep becomes shallow. The mind moves faster than the body can follow. The skin thins and loses moisture. This bath is designed to bring the whole system back to ground.

The Calming Bath Soak pairs two of Ayurveda's most respected Vata-calming herbs. Ashwagandha is one of the most extensively researched adaptogens in the world - used in classical Ayurveda for thousands of years to help the body manage and recover from stress, restore vitality, and rebuild depleted energy reserves. For the skin specifically, it promotes collagen production, reduces inflammation, and supports overall tone and texture. Lavender flowers work alongside it on both levels: deeply relaxing to the nervous system through scent alone, and directly soothing, hydrating, and antibacterial on the skin. Together they create a bath that is profoundly settling - Surya's own description - for the entire physiology.

The same mineral salt base as all Surya bath soaks: deep-mined ancient sea salt, therapeutic-grade Epsom salts, aluminum-free baking soda. Five ingredients, all doing exactly what they are meant to do.

Vata balancing. Effective for all skin types. Particularly helpful for dryness, fine lines, premature aging, and the kind of tired that sleep alone does not fix. Single-use, 25oz.

Benefits: 

• Organic Ashwagandha Root - one of Ayurveda's most respected adaptogens; helps manage stress, restores vitality, promotes collagen production, reduces skin inflammation

• Organic Lavender Flowers - deeply relaxing to the nervous system, soothing, hydrating, and antibacterial on the skin

• Deep-mined ancient sea salt - mineralizes, cleanses, purifies

• Therapeutic-grade Epsom salts - relaxes muscles, reduces soreness, supports magnesium absorption

• Aluminum-free baking soda - alkalizes the bath, soothes inflammation and irritation

• Profoundly settling for the entire physiology - Vata balancing from the inside out

• Helps with dryness, fine lines, and premature aging

• Restores energy, vitality, and vigor to a depleted system

• Effective for all skin types

• Single-use - 25oz for one bath.

How to Use: 

Fill a warm bath.

Dissolve the entire contents of the soak into the water.

Place the herbal sachet in the bath and allow the herbs to infuse - 5 minutes is sufficient, longer is fine.

Soak for at least 20 minutes to allow the minerals and herbs to absorb.

Relax and allow the bath to do its work.

This is a single-use product - the full amount is intended for one bath. Using the full quantity delivers the therapeutic herbal and mineral dose.

Deep-mined ancient sea salt (sodium chloride), therapeutic-grade Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate), aluminum-free baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), organic Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), organic Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia).

Mineral salts are not certified organic. Herbal ingredients are certified organic. No synthetic fragrances, colorants, or preservatives.

Surya Wellness is the culinary and herbal extension of Surya Spa in Los Angeles, led by Martha Soffer - an internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic doctor, chef, and herbalist. Surya Spa is one of the most respected Ayurvedic practices in the United States, known for its authentic four-handed therapeutic massage, customized herbal oils, Panchakarma detox programs, and Ayurvedic cooking classes. The skincare and wellness products from Surya Wellness bring the same depth of knowledge into daily practice - grounded in classical Ayurveda, formulated with extraordinary care, and designed to work with the body's natural intelligence.

Ashwagandha and lavender in a mineral salt base - the bath that does what a good night's sleep should, but often can't.

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