Water has many restorative and healing properties.

Here, learn how to do three self-care practices with water, according to an expert.

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With that in mind, it makes sense for water to be a component of a healthy-living routine.

addition to anyones self-care routine.

It allows you to really focus on the experience that youre in currently.

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Ultimately, [being in water] is a beautiful opportunity to take care of yourself.

And to be sure, there are so many ways to enjoy self-care practices with water.

Below, Jameelah outlines three of her favorite ways to float away, so to speak, using H2O.

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3 simple self-care practices with water to help you be present with yourself

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Taking a bath

Growing up, my mom was big on baths.

Baths, like meditation, require a level of stillness, Jameelah says.

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It can be a beautiful time for you to lean into stillness more and notice different things about yourself.

Its also plain, old fun.

I can do jump squats in the pool.

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I cant do jump squats as well as Id like to on land.

That extra support the water providesits a beautiful experience.

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