Annatto,Lavender,Chamomile Relaxation Body Wrap

Please see Techniques and Tools for tips on how to prepare for a body wrap!

1/4 cup annatto seeds crushed

1 cup fresh lavender root grated

1 cup fresh chamomile chopped as finely as finely as possible

1/2 cup dried chamomile

1/2 cup lavender

Extra supplies needed:

1 white cotton or linen sheet (non dyed) (doesn’t have to be high thread count) cut into 4 inch wide strips.

1 large pot for boiling

1 shower curtain liner or plastic sheet

1 cozy robe

1 cozy set of slippers

1-2 Blankets

Directions:

Place your plastic sheet on the floor. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling place the herbs in and let simmer for 5-7 minutes (do not over boil them or you will burn the leaves) Remove pot from the heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

With a strainer scoop out from the water as many herbs as possible. Place your cotton strips into the pot and let them “steep for 5 minutes” If your water is getting too cool at this point you can place it over a very low heat to maintain the warmth.

Take the strips and wring the excess water out of them place them on a platter and goto your “relaxation spot.”

Lay down on the plastic sheet

Place the strips tightly (but breathable) around your body starting from the legs up.

Cover yourself with the blankets and set a timer for 15-20 minutes. Slowly unwrap, get into your robe and relax.

Do not do any exerting actives for up to a half an hour after your wrap. Allow your body to warm up to regular movement!