A lit incense stick burning near a window with crystals and calm sunlight, creating a cleansing and peaceful space.

The 10-Minute Incense Cleansing Ritual to Reset Your Energy Fast

Life gets chaotic. Your energy? A little frazzled. Your space? Maybe carrying some unwanted vibes from last night’s guest or this morning’s stress spiral. We get it.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a full moon or a five-hour ceremony to cleanse your space and get grounded. Sometimes, all it takes is 10 minutes, a good stick of incense, and the right intention.

This simple incense ritual is perfect for:

  • Moving into a new space 🏡
  • After conflict or emotional stress 💔
  • Before journaling, meditating, or manifesting 🕯️
  • Or just… when the vibe feels off 👀

Person using incense to cleanse their aura by wafting smoke upward from feet to head.

🛁 What You’ll Need:

A lit incense stick burning near a window with crystals and calm sunlight, creating a cleansing and peaceful space.

🔥 The Ritual (Step-by-Step – 10 Minutes)

⏱️ Minute 1: Set Your Intention

Sit down, close your eyes, and take 3 deep breaths.
Ask yourself: “What do I want to clear or invite in?”
✨ Try: “I release all stagnant energy and welcome peace.”

🔥 Minute 2: Light Your Incense

Hold the incense at a slight angle and light the tip.
Let it burn for ~10 seconds, then blow it out. You should see a glowing ember and steady stream of smoke. ✨

🌬 Minutes 3–7: Cleanse Your Space

Start at your front door and walk clockwise through your home (or room).

  • Waft the smoke into corners, behind doors, around mirrors, under beds.
  • Speak or think affirmations like:
    “This space is protected.”
    “I welcome calm and clarity.”
    “Only positive energy remains.”

💡 Pro Tip: Pay extra attention to areas that feel “heavy.” You’ll feel the difference. Promise.

🧘 Minutes 8–9: Cleanse Your Aura

Waft the incense around your body from feet to head, front to back.
Visualize the smoke carrying away stress, blocks, or old energy.

✨ Bonus points if you add a crystal or sing a little mantra. Why not?

🌸 Minute 10: Close with Gratitude

Blow out the incense if you’re done—or let it finish burning naturally in a safe place.
Say a simple thank you—to yourself, your space, your tools, and the moment.
Ground in. Smile. You just cleared the heck outta those vibes 💨

A woman walking through her home while cleansing the air with a lit incense stick during an energy ritual.

🌿 Our Favorite Picks for Quick Cleansing

  • 🕊️ Sera Serene – grounding and soft, ideal after stress or arguments
  • 🏔️ Chomolung Snow – clear, crisp, perfect for mornings or creative reset
  • 🌀 Perfectly Imperfect – sample all our blends without overthinking

A collection of Tibetan incense sticks and cones arranged on a round wooden tray with a minimalist ceramic holder, placed on a soft white fabric background, creating a serene and natural aesthetic.

💫 Final Thought: Clean Energy = Clean Mind

You don’t need to wait for a “big” moment to cleanse. Energy shifts can happen in the smallest rituals.

Start your week, your day—or your next breath—with clarity.
And if you’re ready to create a new ritual, our full incense collection is waiting for you.

👉 Shop all cleansing blends here

A woman performing an incense ritual to cleanse energy in her home by wafting smoke into corners.

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