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The Art of Smudging – A Shamanic Cleansing Ritual
November 13th, 2016
By Nick Polizzi
Guest writer for Wake Up World
There is something primordial within us that connects smoke with spirituality.
If you grew up religious, you probably witnessed the ritualistic use of smoke in ceremony. For me it was frankincense and myrhh being burned during Sunday mass. For others it might be smoldering incense at their Buddhist Temple, or the spiraling tendrils of bukhoor in a mosque.
In Native American tradition, it’s seen as a bridge to the higher realms, a way to bring in good spirits and dispel the negative or stagnant ones. The most common smoke-purification ritual used by the northern tribes is a technique called smudging. This practice (or some variation of it) is embraced by almost every one of the native cultures we’ve worked within the western hemisphere. When we see a unique method used by different tribes across multiple continents or land masses, it’s a strong indication that it yields very real physical and/or spiritual benefits.
In this article, I want to show you how best to smudge yourself and also explore some of the wisdom behind this ancestral art.
Also by Nick Polizzi:
- Sacred Science: A Jungle Healing Technique You Can Use Anywhere
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