Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 I understand that cold showers have many benefits, but what are the affects of hot showers on the body? Negative? Uneventful? I do notice that i feel a little bit sluggish after a hot shower...Is there anyone who can shed some light on this subject? Sat Nam, Siri Gian Singh Send FREE video emails in Mail! http://promo./videomail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 Generally Yogi Bhajan prescribes the cold shower. It has many benefits. He speaks of hot showers as having a stagnating effect, especially for women. Hot baths are different. Don't quote me but I think I remember him saying something about a hot bath having some of the same benefits of a cold shower. Sometimes I'll go between very hot and very cold shower. Strictly for the stimulation as I am pretty Kapha. Sat Nam, Dharam Cameron wrote: > I understand that cold showers have many benefits, but > what are the affects of hot showers on the body? > Negative? Uneventful? I do notice that i feel a > little bit sluggish after a hot shower...Is there > anyone who can shed some light on this subject? > > Sat Nam, > Siri Gian Singh > > ___________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 Hot baths are different. Don't quote me but I think I > remember him saying something about a hot bath having some of the > same benefits of a > cold shower. > Sometimes I'll go between very hot and very cold shower. Strictly > for the stimulation as I am pretty Kapha. > Sat Nam, > Dharam > I find this very interesting. I am very cold sensitive and find I crave hot baths, not hot showers, even in very hot weather even thoug I liveI live in a hot humid climate. I've often wondered why. This has just happened in the last year or two. love, Avtar K. ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 What is Kapha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 SAT NAM! This is what works for me: starting with a hot (but not too hot) shower to wash hair and body, but then always ending with a cold shower rinse. This is quite refreshing, and it closes pores and relieves any irritation hot water may have caused (My skin tends to get dry in the winter). The exceptions are -- if I shower at night I don't rinse with cold water because it wakes me up too much, also on my moon cycle I just rinse with lukewarm instead of cold water, at the suggestion of one of my teachers. I'd be interested in more information as well! Cheers Elle _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Dear Elle, Your formula for hot- cold showers is what works for me too. The only difference is that after my hot shower I turn on all the cold and make a cool transition to cold. Then I turn off all the hot and that comes out cold. Well, cold for San Diego, which I realized with a shock during holiday vacation in the mountains was not really very cold. At the mountain cabin, full cold was too shocking for me! Now I understand why people react the way they do to the idea of cold shower. So adjust your cold so you it is stimulating but not unbearable. I.E. do what you are willing and capable of doing. Program yourself for success. Sat nam, Gururattan Kaur > This is what works for me: starting with a hot (but not too hot) shower to > wash hair and body, but then always ending with a cold shower rinse. > > This is quite refreshing, and it closes pores and relieves any irritation > hot water may have caused (My skin tends to get dry in the winter). > > The exceptions are -- if I shower at night I don't rinse with cold water > because it wakes me up too much, also on my moon cycle I just rinse with > lukewarm instead of cold water, at the suggestion of one of my teachers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 > Your formula for hot- cold showers is what works for > me too. It's kind of funny that you guys have tried that, i thought i was the only one. Thank you much for all of your insight. I too seem to crave hot baths, but hot showers do leave me lethargic. It is a good feeling knowing that we're all in this together. Sat Nam Siri Gian Singh Send FREE video emails in Mail! http://promo./videomail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 One of my Kundalini teachers instructs us to take only cold showers, but to use oils beforehand which protect the skin from being chilled. But also for women to take warm showers while on the moon cycle (also using oils). I haven't actually tried the oils/cold shower method yet, but thought I'd share! SAT NAM elle _______________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 In all my years of cold showers (Ishnaan) I have always wet my hair with warm water first and then very briefly (3 seconds or so) wet my body with the warm and went right to cold (ish). This is the first winter I have not felt the cold so unbearable as to be tempted to add "just a little warm water". I don't know why exactly but I am doing it....and I live in Massachusetts where the water is pretty cold (but not as cold as Fairbanks, my old residence). But it's all so relative. Even at Summer Solstice when one showers before Sadhana at 3:40am, some mornings the air is warm and even that water is a little brisk but when the air is chilly that water feels warm and you don't even want the shower to end. We're such subjective creatures. Dharam Cameron wrote: > > Your formula for hot- cold showers is what works for > > me too. > > It's kind of funny that you guys have tried that, i > thought i was the only one. Thank you much for all of > your insight. I too seem to crave hot baths, but hot > showers do leave me lethargic. It is a good feeling > knowing that we're all in this together. > > Sat Nam > Siri Gian Singh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 That is correct. Use a light oil like almond, sesame or olive before you shower. Massage all over with it, then cover up the groin and inner thigh area with loose shorts to protect the nerves that regulate the potassium-magnesium balance. do not allow the cold water to hit the top of your head. Additionally, you want to do breath of fire while massaging the area that the water hits. Do this for 3 minutes or more. You can step in and out but keep rubbing and breath of fire. You can then cover up with a towel or a blanket and allow the full effect to take place. Salud, Dharam ~ elle d'orado ~ wrote: > One of my Kundalini teachers instructs us to take only cold showers, but to > use oils beforehand which protect the skin from being chilled. But also for > women to take warm showers while on the moon cycle (also using oils). I > haven't actually tried the oils/cold shower method yet, but thought I'd > share! > > SAT NAM > elle > > ____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Good evening. I'm wondering how good will cold shower rinse oil from the skin? All the best to all of you. Nicole. -- ===== Walk In Beauty Send FREE video emails in Mail! http://promo./videomail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 If you used Crisco or Mazola then you'd have some greasiness for certain. It all is pretty mellow with a light oil, especially after all that rubbing and increased circulation. Whatever remains on your skin is probably what your skin wanted. DS nicole cursel wrote: > Good evening. > I'm wondering how good will cold shower rinse oil from the skin? > > All the best to all of you. > Nicole. > -- > > ===== > Walk In Beauty > > __ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Sat Nam, Towards the end of your cold shower, let your shower get warmer and soap up. Blessing, Samantha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Sat Nam, I was taught to use Almond Oil (like from a health food store) apply before you get in the shower and it is not greasy at all. S - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 When practicing Isnaan, the science of water therapy, or more commonly known as the cold shower, the benefit is that your internal organs are flushed with blood. This prevents disease. Follow the advice of Dharam Singh regarding the oil massage, and wearing shorts, also systematically and gradually moving your body into the stream of the water. The water temperature should be about 50 degrees F. (maybe a little warmer, I forget exactly). If you are living in a cold climate in the winter, your tap water may be colder. You can measure it. I have heard Yogi Bhajan say NOT to take a warm shower after the cold shower. He did say that if you want to take a warm bath or shower it is perfectly OK to do it at another time during the day. He does not rule out taking a warm bath. Also, the cold shower is to be taken when you first get up in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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