Sage is an effective way of grounding and centering the mind, drawing our focus back into the present moment through its stimulating scent.
This smudging kit from California includes six white sage sticks that have been grown and packaged locally as well as a shell stand and chakra bracelet for easy smudging.
1. White Sage
Smudging herbs is believed to cleanse negative energy and restore equilibrium for individuals, objects, or spaces. Furthermore, its soothing aromas help promote relaxation, stress relief and mood enhancement.
Smudging is an ancient ceremony with deep roots in Native American traditions. The ceremony is said to invoke all four elements: water (represented by the container); sacred plants such as sage and palo santo, gifts from Mother Earth; fire generated from burning these plants; and air which transports smoke produced during this process.
This white sage smudging kit includes two smudging sticks made of pure, clean white sage with antimicrobial properties and a pleasant aroma, ideal for clarity of thought and focus. In addition, there’s a stick of Palo Santo – holy wood from Bursera Graveolens trees native to South America that serves as natural insect repellent – included as well.
2. Palo Santo
Palo Santo, or Holy Wood as it’s more commonly known, is revered by shamans for its healing and purifying properties. It is said to help eliminate negative energy, ease illness, and help one discover their innermost self.
Palo Santo smudging purifies both the environment and people energetically, inspiring creativity as well as healing the physical body.
To use, gently wave the smoke around your home or surroundings while taking time to enjoy its soothing scent. Keep in mind that smudging can be an intense cleansing ritual; therefore it should only be performed when there is sufficient time and energy available for its completion. This kit includes 1 California-grown yerba sage smudge stick as well as two sustainably harvested Ecuador Palo Santo sticks to assist your process.
3. Sage Smudging Bowl
Smudging bowls are an invaluable addition to your smudging ritual. Handcrafted and heat safe, this hand-thrown piece features our special in house glaze – ideal for burning white sage or palo santo in its special in house spot.
Before beginning the smudging process, it is essential to set an intention and trust your intuition. At this time, creating a mantra that resonates with you may also prove helpful – showing gratitude for creating space for healing to occur.
Burning sage is an ancient religious ritual in some Native American cultures and must be treated as such. Additionally, ethical sourcing should be implemented so as not to contribute to any exploitation of an indigenous people or culture.
4. Sage Smudging Fan
Sage is well-known for its cleansing properties. This collection includes smudge bundles which can be used in rituals to purify negative energy and create an atmosphere conducive to meditation, as well as fans crafted from palo santo and cedar that provide different scents and energies.
Smudging can be an effective way to clear your home, office or spiritual instruments of negative energies and feelings that might otherwise interfere with spiritual practice. We suggest cleaning the space beforehand, powering down all electronic devices and setting an intention of your choosing before beginning this ritual. Express your thanks by saying something like: ‘Thank you Great Spirit for helping to clear my space from negative energy and old feelings; may this space be filled with love.”
5. Sage Smudging Sticks
Smudging sticks typically consist of a mix of herbs and plants to purify an environment or object, such as lavender to help calm the senses and add aromatherapy benefits. Others feature crystals attached as reminders to their healing energy while setting intentions.
Smudging is an ancient Native American practice that must be treated with the greatest reverence. Practitioners should purchase their sage from ethical and sustainable producers.
White Sage is the go-to herb for smudging, but there is a wide array of smudge bundles with unique scents and properties available on the market. Cedar wood may bring protection and wisdom while juniper helps bring prosperity while sweet grass from the Plains promotes feelings of affection and kindness.