A clay bath is normally accomplished with 1/2 cup of Sacred Clay placed in the water (or first rubbed onto the body for a more profound effect - this is called a "body slurry"). 1-3 baths per week is the suggested therapeutic frequency. 1 clay bath per week is the suggested maintenance frequency. Adding 1-2 tablespoons of quality sea salt to the water (and/or body slurry) enhances the ion exchange at the cellular level and reduces possible detox symptoms. More salt than this may result in an increase in heart rate, and for some, blood pressure, due to the increased circulation stimulated by the electrolytes in the clay and the salt combined.

For an even more powerful detoxification experience use the premixed Sacred Bath packets or bulk powder. Sacred Bath contains: Sacred Clay (pyrophyllite clay), Humic and Fulvic Extract, Himalayan Salt and Ormalite. A single packet (1/3 cup) is all that is needed for an effective, detox experience.

Caution: When placing the clay in the water, stay close to the water while pouring, or mix the clay with some water first, then pour into the tub (or rub on your body). The dry powder is very fine and will create a dust cloud that lingers in the air and may cause difficulty breathing. Avoid breathing the dust of this clay while mixing or pouring. If a dust cloud is created, turn the overhead vent fan on and leave the room until clear.

A body slurry done with the clay just before sitting down into the water speeds the removal of toxins closest to the surface. Best applied in the tub or shower to avoid a mess. No need to wait to get into the water after rubbing the clay on, unless you want to. The initial detoxing effect takes place electromagnetically and happens immediately.

No herbs have been added to this clay, though one may do so if they wish.  The temperature of the water can be as hot or warm or cold as you want it to be, it does not matter with this clay (although excessive heat tends to drain the energy from the body). Just be comfortable. All action is done electromagnetically at the ionic level, and temperature does not affect it that much in this case.

For the body slurry, the ratio of water to clay is about 1 part water to 2 parts clay. (For 1/2 cup of clay add 1/4 cup of water plus a tablespoon more of water.) For best results, dissolve 1 tablespoon of quality sea salt in 5 tablespoons of water (1/4 cup plus 1 tbspn.), then add this saltwater brine to 1/2 cup of clay, and stir into a thick paste.

Rub this mixture all over the body while standing in the tub, then sit down. Once you are in the tub the clay will easily fall off into the water and continue to draw toxins from the body for the length of the bath. Due to the potency of this clay (especially in combination with sea salt), no more than 1 cup of clay is needed for an effective detox bath, although if more clay is used the detoxification experience is qute powerful. Detox reactions can be expected for a few days following.

The average length of a clay bath is 30-45 minutes as desired. Make the temperature of the water whatever is comfortable. The objective is to enjoy the experience.

Be advised: The Sacred Clay possesses strong electromagnetic forces that bond tightly to toxins. This strong attractive force is evident when the clay bonds to chemical toxins on the palms, fingers, fingernails, or on the feet causing a temporary discoloration. The creases in the skin, the cuticles, and under the nails may turn dark or light grey. No amount of scrubbing or soaps seem to get it off. It will wear off in a day or more by itself. This is an indication of toxicity that had buried itself in the skin and the clay formed an inseparable bond with it. The toxins were bonded to the tissues and the clay bonded to the toxins. Soon the skin and toxins both are shed naturally. Eventually, as the body gets cleared of the toxins, this greying effect will cease to happen and the clay can be handled freely without discoloration. The greying effect, while unpleasant at first, is evidence of the clay's powerful ability to neutralize harmful substances in the body.

1 lb. of clay is 2 cups (4 baths). 2 lbs. of clay is 4 cups (8 baths). 5 lbs. of clay is 10 cups (20 baths).

Reuse of the Clay in the Tub: Unless you have reason to believe the clay remaining at the bottom of the tub is excessively toxic (as can happen during the first few baths), the residual amounts of clay left on the bottom of the tub after the water has drained out can be reused requiring less new clay to be added for the next bath. Just place a washcloth in the drain and allow the water to drain out. What's left can be used again with a little extra fresh clay.

Soap Ring: Initially, a soft scummy ring of orangish brown may form at the water level. This is soap scum from previous baths being softened by the clay. It will now be easier to clean off, and future clay baths are likely to leave the tub cleaner than usual. The appearance of black silt at the bottom of the tub is, in most cases, just components of the clay that separated out in the water. In some cases however, this may be the result of toxins that were removed from the body. (One man who had spent years in the automotive industry changing oil found a 1/8th inch thick slick of oil at the bottom of his first bath.) As a precaution, it is advised to not reuse the clay at the bottom of the first three baths.

Once again, no claims are made and your personal experiences are welcome.

Caution: It has been observed that towels in contact with wet clay for a length of time may get discolored orangish brown. Even drying off when some clay may remain on the body has discolored some towels. Nothing seems to work to get out these stains (or lack of dye if absorption is the reason). Therefore it is advisable to use old or dark towels in conjunction with the use of the clay, or be sure to rinse thoroughly before drying.

SHOWER SLURRY
When a bath tub is not available or preferred, a 1-2 minute (or as long as desired) body slurry during a shower is a refreshing way to clear energetic static and surface toxins. Just mix the Sacred Clay and water in a bowl with a seal tight lid (to keep extra shower water out). Optional: add a Sacred Bath to every pound of Sacred Clay to increase the Shower Slurry detox experience. Notice the energetic lift and sense of well being after a minute or so of rubbing a thin layer of the Sacred Clay onto the body. A Shower Slurry just before bed is a great way to reduce restless legs and improve sleep.