How to Perform a Smudging Ceremony: Smudging Ritual
During a smudging ritual, set fire to the dried trimmings of specific herbs, then pass your hands through the smoke. Collect the smoke and draw it towards your body or rub it on yourself, concentrating on areas that require spiritual mending. Pray consistently for the hidden strength of the plants to purify your spirit. Occasionally, one individual may perform the smudging for another person or a group, using either their hands or a feather to softly sweep the smoke over those participating. We learned to detect shadowy areas within a person's spiritual essence, which could signify parts in need of healing.
