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Article by Stillpoint... Living in Balance
Sedona Massage Therapists
July, 2007
Smokeless Smudging
Smudging is the burning of herbs for emotional,
psychic, and spiritual purification rooted in the Native American
tradition. Many people smudge before a Ceremony / Ritual, to cleanse
and purify, and /or to do a clearing. The herbs most commonly
used for smudging are Sage, Cedar, Pine, Lavender, and Sweet Grass.
Traditionally the way to smudge is to burn the clippings of he
selected dried herb, rub your hands in the smoke, and then bring
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In Sedona, many people venture on to the land to
connect with Mother Earth…The Great Spirit…The Divine.
However, with the land being so dry and the fire danger so high smudging
with smoke can be a hazard. The good news is that smudging can be
smokeless. The essential oils of these herbs can be placed in water
and then be sprayed into the air and used in the same manner as their
smoking counterparts. Solutions like these are hydrosols and can be
purchased ready made for smokeless smudging ceremonies. A local place
to purchase high quality oils and hydrosols is Wisdom of the Earth,
an essential oil company located in Page Springs. www.WisdomoftheEarth.com
Smokeless smudge products can also be found at health food stores
and some crystal shops as well.
Safe smudging!
Article by Cynthia Brownley MS, LMT & Joy Musacchio
MA, LMT
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