What is it?
An ancient method traditionally used by Native Americans, for cleansing and purifying your energetic space.
Smudge stick (combining the elements of air + fire + the plant for burning = alchemy)
Diffuser oils
Smudge mist/spray
Benefits:
Plants release negative ions, which can lower stress and blood pressure, improve sleep and aid in breathing. These ions also clear the air of pollutants, allergens, pet dander, and pollen. Positive ions are linked to lower levels of serotonin which has been found to be related to depression, the negative ions from plants help increase serotonin levels.
Natural insect repellent
Clears energetic space
How to smudge:
Light wolfpack / smudge stick
Set intention, state mantra and/or visualize light, bright, warm energy filling your space
Guide smoke towards you
Guide smoke around space in each room
Light herbs and let them burn in a fire safe container like an abalone shell or upcycle your used candles.
How often should I smudge?
Whenever you feel compelled, when your energy feels anxious or off, after sharing your space with others, daily or weekly basis.
An abalone shell has traditionally been by Native Americans as a bowl for smudging, or burning herbs. Native Americans believed that using the combination of the shell and the herbs would assist with the delivery of the messages.
Abalone means the cycle of life, ancient travel, protection, connection to the ocean.
Abalone shells are also said to help with emotional trauma by bringing feelings of calmness, peace, compassion and love.
