Smudge sticks can be used for cleansing of the aura, for example before meditation or prayer, or they are quite often used by body workers and therapists before treatments. Smudging has long been used to connect to the spiritual realm or enhance intuition. Burning sage or smudge can lift one’s mood and it can also be a great ally against stress.The practice of burning smudging is fairly simple, a seashell or bowl of ceramic, clay dish, or glass to hold burning sage or capture ash, you can also use feather or fan for fanning smoke.