The Turkish bath or hamman (the root of which means "to heat") draws on the benefits of steam and sweat. Sweat will carry toxins from the system, and as your pores become open and receptive, so will your mind. To create your own Turkish bath, you'll need:

• A candle (optional)
  
• Eucalyptus leaves or oil
  
• A loofah or body brush
  
• A dipping cup or bowl
  
• Mint tea (optional)

Close your bathroom door and any bathroom windows that might be open. Turn the lights low, or illuminate your bathroom with a single candle. The dim light mingled with the steam will lend a relaxing enchantment to your bathroom.

Draw yourself a hot bath, trapping all the steam within the room.

Toss a couple of eucalyptus leaves or a few drops of eucalyptus oil into the water for cleansing and purification, as the ancient Turks did.

The room should be steamy by the time you enter the tub. You'll feel the moisture thickening the air.