BURNiNG iNCENSE — Burning Incense

Incense has been used for centuries for its believed benefits on both physical and mental well-being, the main reasons to burn incense include: Aromatherapy: The fragrant smoke produced by burning incense is believed to have therapeutic properties that can help to improve mood, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Different types of incense have different scents, some are calming and soothing, others are stimulating and uplifting. Air Purification: Incense is often used to purify the air, as the smoke is believed to help to remove impurities and negative energy. Some people believe that the smoke produced by incense can help to...

The use of incense dates back thousands of years, and it has been used for a variety of purposes in many different cultures and religions. Incense was widely used in ancient Egypt for religious and ceremonial purposes. Incense burners were placed in tombs and temples to honor the gods and to mask unpleasant odors. Incense was also used in the mummification process to purify the body and to protect the deceased from evil spirits. in China and Japan incense has also been in use for centuries in both religious and secular contexts. Incense was used mostly to create a sacred...

We love how even the most subtle of changes in scent can effect our morning meditations. This morning instead of burning our usual go to meditation scent of Agarwood Spécialiste we thought a slight change was in order. Not a big one just a little divergence towards Myrrh with some Palo Santo also burning in another room. This left a slightly softer ambrosial scent in the air, reminiscent of the Radha Damodar temple of Vraja ( a district in India ). As I gently moved my fingers over my Tulsi mala beads we found our mood journeyed towards time spent at...

Every now and again we get a review in that reminds us that burning incense really does have a positive impact on peoples lives. We've experienced it ourselves of course thats why we founded the brand but it's always heartwarming to know that Sacred Elephant Incense means more to you than just an ethical scent. "I got a sample of Sacred Elephant Incense in a subscription box and it was the most gorgeous thing ever, since then I've been and bought incense from other places but they've been poor quality, just smelling of burning! I've just bought the Uplifting set from...

Is there a right way and time to burn incense ? It's one of the most common discussions we have with people and the answer is surprisingly complicated. It's kinda Yes but also No. Confused? It's a tough one because there is most definitely a right way depending on your use and the environment you're in. Then again there isn't because, as with many things in life, it's all down to balance and finding what works for you. Keeping it simple over the coming weeks we're going to start giving some pointers for situations which may improve your incense experience starting...