Sage Sticks
A smudge stick is used as a form of aromatherapy and to purify and cleanse a space.
Smudge sticks are bundles of herbs bound together by twine. They are usually based on white sage, and often include other herbs such as lavender, copal and cedar.
These are used to help prevent illness, but most often they are burned to ward off negative energy, or cleanse a space, person or group. Sage sticks are a Native American tradition that goes back thousands of years. Native Americans used sage and sweetgrass in ceremonies and rituals. When you smudge, you’re participating in a sacred, ancient ritual.
Smudging helps to reduce stress, to balance your energy, and cleanse your home. Burning smudge sticks also helps create a spiritual atmosphere for your yoga or meditation practice.
With all these types of practise, it is the intention with which it is carried out that is important. Direct your focus to achieve your goals.
