How to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home with Tibetan Incense

Feeling off in your own space lately?

You’ve vacuumed. You’ve rearranged. Maybe even opened a window. But something still lingers — like emotional static clinging to the walls.

This is where the old ways come in.

For centuries, Tibetan cultures have used incense not for scent, but for energy. These aren’t perfumed sticks from a mall. They’re slow-burn blends of wild-foraged herbs like agarwood and juniper — smoke medicine designed to reset the energy in your space.

If your home feels heavy, this is how to help it breathe again.

How to Do a Real Energy Cleanse (Not Just Wave Smoke Around)

✨ Set your intention.

Before lighting anything, pause. Say:
"I clear this space of all energy that no longer belongs to me. I invite clarity, warmth, and peace."

This step is powerful. Intention is everything in energy work. You’re not just lighting something to smell good — you’re initiating a shift. Speak it clearly. Whisper it if you need. But mean it.

🔥 Light incense that actually does something.

Go for something with real roots — like Potala Palace or Nimu Village, both handmade with sacred herbs from Tibet. These blends aren’t about fragrance — they’re about frequency.

As it burns, you might notice the air feels denser — and then lighter. This isn’t just ambiance. It’s energy shifting in real time.

🌫️ Move through your space slowly.

Start at your front door. Walk clockwise. Let the smoke curl into corners — they tend to hold grudges. Mirrors? Doorways? Under beds? Don’t skip them.

Go slowly. Be present. Feel what’s shifting. If a space feels extra heavy, linger. Let the smoke chase out the residue.

🌬️ Crack a window.

Energy needs an exit. Even a small opening helps guide the old out and let the fresh in.

If the air feels thick or you’re feeling a little lightheaded, that’s normal — just stay grounded, breathe, and keep the air moving.

🫶 Sit in stillness.

When the smoke dies down, resist the urge to get up and scroll. Just sit. Let the silence settle. Let your nervous system notice the shift. Light a candle. Drink some water. Anchor the new energy in.

Bonus tip: Want to know how incense really works (and how it vibes with your chakras)? This blog breaks it all down. 

🌀 Why Corners, Mirrors & Doorways Matter

Corners tend to trap energy — especially if they’re cluttered or shadowed. Mirrors reflect energy, which means they can bounce stress right back at you. And doorways? They’re thresholds. Think of them like portals — energy enters and exits there, too.

When doing a cleanse, these three spots are the ones that hold the most “invisible noise.” Let the smoke linger a little longer in those places. You’ll often feel a tangible shift after tending to them.

🕯 How Often Should You Cleanse?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But a good rule of thumb: cleanse your space during energetic shifts — new moons, full moons, after illness, intense visitors, or emotional stress.

Weekly maintenance is beautiful if you can make it a ritual. Just one stick. One deep breath. Let your home exhale.

You don’t need to do a full walkthrough every time. Even burning a single stick in your workspace, near your bed, or while journaling can invite a fresh wave of clarity and calm.