Burning sage — also known as cleansing — is an ancient spiritual ritual. Certain types of sage have antimicrobial properties and may provide additional benefits. Distinct from cleansing ...

Burning sage, also called smudging, has become a popular trend across social media. White sage is considered one of the four sacred medicines in Indigenous culture. Until 1978, Indigenous people ...

Some people want to get rid of the bad energy that followed them from the past and they do that with sage. Traditionally, burning sage or smudging sage is the practice of burning herbs to purify ...

But if you tend to poke around smoke cleansing social media circles, you've probably heard people ask (and might be wondering yourself): Is burning sage and smudging cultural appropriation?

Take the traditional Native American practice of sage smudging or burning, for example. Its historical context has disappeared as quickly as an influencer’s Instagram Story showing you their ...

That’s where the aforementioned spiritual hygiene comes in. One good way to clear and clean out bad energy is by burning sage, or in some cases, spraying it. As with a lot of holistic healing methods ...

Cleansing a house with sage is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform the aura of your living space, and we're going to take a cue from anybody, it's Bella. 'Burning sage is an ...

and ritual object in spiritual sage burning or smudging. This green herb is available fresh, dried, or in oil form — and has numerous health benefits. As you can see, a small amount of sage ...

The event, open to people of all backgrounds, gives many a chance to escape everyday struggles and reconnect with Native American people they grew up with.