Sage has been burned traditionally by Native American people for centuries. Today, people all over the world have adopted the practice for energy cleansing.
Cleansing of Space
Sage is commonly used to cleanse stagnant energy from a space. Take a bundle of sage and light it. Fan the smoke around the room with the intent of purifying the area and removing any negative energies. You can also burn sage to clear out any unwanted spirits!
Letting Go of Physical and Emotional Trauma
Burning sage is also believed to help people heal from psychic and emotional trauma. The smoke can be fanned around the body to remove emotional blocks in the energy field.
Chakra Balancing
In reiki and other forms of energy healing, sage smoke is fanned around a person's body to balance the energy centers, also known as chakras.
Relaxation
The smell of burning sage can increase relaxation and aid in deeper meditation.
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