That absolutely counts, @Amethyst! Using sage soap is a great and creative way to get the magickal and cleansing properties of the herb 
Ritual baths and showers have the same purpose, and can be equally cleansing! 
There was a topic a while back about how to adjust the elements of a bath ritual into a shower ritual, with some very creative ideas! If you’re interested it is: Bath Improvisation 
Best of luck to everyone with their baths, spells, rituals, and witchy reading! 
