Smudging, and other rites involving the burning of sacred herbs (e.g., white sage) or resins, are ceremonies practiced by some Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Jul 17, 2025 · Where did the practice originate? Distinct from cleansing, smudging has been well established as a Native American cultural or tribal practice, although not all groups practice it.

Feb 19, 2025 · Smudging is an ancient practice used by various Indigenous cultures across North America and beyond. It involves the burning of sacred herbs to cleanse a space, person, or …

Feb 16, 2017 · Smudging is traditionally a ceremony for purifying or cleansing the soul of negative thoughts of a person or place. Here's a general definition of smudging.

Smudging is a traditional ceremony for many Indigenous communities across Turtle Island, used to purify or cleanse a person and/or spaces of negative energies and thoughts.

In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll explore what smudging is, its cultural roots, how to get started, and answer some common FAQs to help you feel confident and informed.

Jul 4, 2025 · Learn the history, meaning and safe protocol of Indigenous smudging. Discover sage vs. sweetgrass, when to smudge, cultural etiquette

May 4, 2018 · Smudging is a cultural ceremony practised by a wide variety of Indigenous peoples in Canada and other parts of the world. Although practices differ, smudging is used for …

Jul 13, 2023 · What is smudging? Smudging is a tradition common to the Indigenous peoples that involves burning sacred herbs such as sage to cleanse a space, object, or ourselves of …

Sep 22, 2025 · Discover smudging for beginners with simple rituals to cleanse your home, body, and sacred tools, using sage, cedar, or palo santo for peace and renewal. Smudging is one of …