12 reasons to use incense

1.

To clear negative energy

Anytime you're going to start a project, perform a ritual, or even do some yoga, burning incense beforehand can set the tone. "Burning sage or copal can be a ritual of purification, clearing out negative energy.

2The Benefits Of Incense & 12 Ideas For When To Use Them



Author: 

Sarah Regan

Updated on December 20, 2022

Incense are plant materials that are burned to release their fragrant aromas. They come packaged in sticks, cones, and powders in fragrances from sandalwood to jasmine to palo santo. Incense has been around for centuries, and it still has a place in many spiritual and religious rituals in cultures around the world.

While the research on their health benefits is limited, there are still plenty of reasons to use incense.

Here are 12 easy ways to incorporate the smell-good tool into your routine.
Reason to use incense

1.

To clear negative energy

Anytime you're going to start a project, perform a ritual, or even do some yoga, burning incense beforehand can set the tone. "Burning sage or copal can be a ritual of purification, clearing out negative energy," spiritual life coach Barbara Biziou tells mindbodygreen.


2. To deepen concentration while meditating

There are a number of scents believed to help improve concentration and focus, like peppermint and lemon. "Frankincense is great for meditation," Biziou adds.

3.

To connect to your memories

Have a smell that makes you feel particularly sentimental or thoughtful? Burn that incense for a trip back in time. "Of all our senses, our sense of smell is the only one to go directly to the brain," Biziou notes. "Therefore, it also can evoke memories of the past."

4.

To open your heart center

If you feel like your heart chakra is a little closed off, certain smells can do the trick to help you open up. Jasmine and rose, according to Biziou, are two that are great for connecting to love.

5.

To help you relax and unwind

Studies have shown that certain scents, particularly scents like Iavender, can have a calming effect on our nervous systems1. "Use lavender or sandalwood to evoke a state of meditation and peace," Biziou suggests.

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