Smudging – This is a sacred practice that I have used with guests for several years. It originated with Indigenous people from the Americas. The rite starts with the lighting of sage or Palo Alto. As the material smokes, the practitioner waves the fragrant smoke around the guest. This ceremony is for purification and healing but can be symbolic. While smudging, I guide my guest through a mindful, awareness exercise to bring presence into the body and mind.