Smudging

The ancient practice of burning dried herbs for cleansing has roots in Native American and Indigenous tradition.

It is something we should always be doing with intention, respect & gratitude to those who did it before us.

My Creation Process

I honor & give thanks to all of the herbs, plants, flowers, Palo Santo wood, and crystals for their beauty and medicine. I ask for their permission to work with them and after receiving a “yes,” I pray they don’t feel any pain or suffering, past, present and future. I then consecrate my process of creation and the creations themselves, that they will be a source of blessings and the recipient will achieve the intentions they set.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Smudging is burning a bundle of dried herbs and using the smoke to cleanse and purify a space, object, or person. Smudging is thousands of years old and has been practiced across the world, but most notably known by Native Americans and their use of smudging in rituals.

  • No, you only burn however much you need at the time of use. You can relight a smudge stick to burn it again and keep using it until it is completely done.

  • 1. Gather your smudge stick and a fire source.

    2. Set your intention on what you would like to clear or release from your space. Then decide on a mantra that captures your intention to say while smudging. You can create your own or use, "I let go and release what no longer serves me.”

    3. Hold the smudge stick at 45 degrees and light it, letting it burn for 10 seconds. Gently blow out the flame so you see orange embers.

    4. Slowly walk around your space in a clockwise direction and let the smoke waft around, optionally guiding it towards open windows or a door.

    5. Extinguish your smudge stick by pressing the burning tip into a fireproof vessel, sand, or salt. Do not use water to extinguish it, as this will make it harder to light next time.

  • You can essentially follow the same steps of smudging your home, but focus on your body. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and keep the smudge stick at an arm’s length away from you. Start with your feet and work your way up, repeating your mantra as you go. Visualize the smoke clearing you of any negativity. Don’t directly inhale large amounts of smoke. If you have long hair, it is best to put it up.

  • They come from two farms in California, one being a family farm owned by a Native American woman of the Apache tribe.