How to Smudge Your Home + Body With Intention

Smudging is an ancient, sacred practice that uses the smoke of dried herbs to energetically cleanse a person, space, or object. 

Rooted in Indigenous traditions, particularly among Native American and First Nation cultures, smudging is a spiritual ceremony—one that deserves deep reverence and intentionality.

At its core, smudging is about releasing what no longer serves and welcoming clarity, peace, and protection.

And there’s no better time to do it than now.

How to Smudge Your Space

1. Set an Intention.
What do you want to release or invite in? Before lighting anything, take a moment to reflect. Your intention is the heart of the ritual.

2. Open a Window or Door.
This gives negative energy a pathway out and invites fresh energy in.

3. Light Your Tool.
Use a Sage Stick from our Sage Protection Bundle. Let it catch fire for a few seconds, then gently blow it out so it smolders and produces smoke.

4. Move Mindfully.
Walk slowly through your space, allowing the smoke to waft into corners, closets, and thresholds. Use your hand or a feather to guide it.

5. Close the Ritual.
Extinguish your tool in a fireproof bowl. Give thanks to the plant spirit for its support.

How to Smudge Your Body (Energy Field)

1. Hold the smoldering sage at a safe distance.
2. Starting at your feet, slowly waft the smoke upward along the front and back of your body.
3. Visualize heavy or stagnant energy lifting away, making space for calm, joy, and lightness.

Sage vs. Palo Santo: What’s the Difference?

 While both are used for energetic cleansing, they offer unique qualities:

🌿 Sage, especially California White Sage, has a strong, earthy, and slightly musky aroma. It’s traditionally used to clear out stagnant or negative energy—a deep cleanse for your space or spirit.

🌳 Palo Santo, or "holy wood," has a sweeter, more subtle aroma with hints of mint and citrus. It's often used to uplift and invite positive energy in.

We're focusing on Sage in this email—but Palo Santo is a beautiful ritual in its own right. We’ll share more on that in a future note.

Our Favorite Tools for Summer Smudging:

Sage Bundles

Not Into Smoke? Try Our Sage Smudge Spray

 Our Sage Smudge Spray offers a smoke-free way to energetically cleanse your home, office, or body. 

Infused with Black Tourmaline Crystals and Common Sage Essential Oil, it's a powerful yet gentle reset—perfect for this new season of growth and light.

“This spray smells AMAZING! My home feels and smells so refreshed after using this.” 

—Jennifer H.

A Note on Respect + Sustainability:

 White Sage holds deep spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. 

While we offer White Sage products that are responsibly harvested in partnership with our supplier Hem Rai, we honor this sacred plant by offering a sustainable alternative in our Nourish Sage Smudge Spray. 

Our Common Sage essential oil is ethically and sustainably sourced.