07/19/2025
Ayurveda is a healing system from India used for thousands of years to restore balance in body, mind, and spirit. One of its core practices is Swedana, which means “to sweat” - using herbal steam to help the body release stagnation.
The facial version, Mukha Swedana, uses warm herbal steam to open pores, clear sinuses, calm anxiety, and gently detox skin and tissues. When you feel foggy, puffy, anxious, or stuck, this ritual helps restore movement and clarity.
In Ayurveda, symptoms like congestion or overwhelm are often tied to Kapha (earth/water) and Vata (air/ether) imbalances. We all carry these energies (some of us more than others) and steam helps bring them back into harmony.
Botánica Steam blends 13 intentional herbs; some clear the lungs, others soothe the skin, and a few support emotional release. Together, they work on every level: physical, energetic, and emotional.
When life feels like “too much,” sinus congestion can reflect a deeper need for space, boundaries, or emotional clearing. Steam supports breath, circulation, and reconnection - helping you soften, release, and return to center.
As a certified holistic wellness practitioner and bodyworker, I’ve seen how this simple ritual can shift energy in powerful ways. In our studio, what began as a facial steam has evolved into a full-body experience. But at home, all you need is a bowl, hot water, herbs, and a towel.
This practice is also rooted in curanderismo. Rosemary, one of its key ingredients, has long been used by traditional healers to cleanse the spirit and space.
If you’re feeling heavy, anxious, or disconnected, Botánica Steam is your invitation to return to breath, skin, and spirit. Now available at Gaja Bohème for pick up and delivery.
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