INSTRUCTIONS 
1- Start by opening a window to get a very slightly breeze. This will help dispel any smoke build up and will allow negative energy to leave the room.
2- Generally you don’t need to untie the string from your sage for it to burn well, but if you have trouble, pulling it apart may help it burn better. 
3- Begin by lighting your smudge stick for about 15-20 seconds while holding the flame to the tip of your smudge stick. Rotate slowly to generate a nice smoldering ember. 
4- It’s perfectly natural and normal for any type of smudge stick to stop burning and go out within a minute or two. ALWAYS BLOW OUT YOUR FLAME BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE CEREMONY.
5- Be mindful of the ash forming on your smudge stick, you may want to use an ash tray, I typically like to use a shell. (Sold separately) 
6- When smudging, start in any room or area furthest from the exit. Move the smoke around the room from high to low, sided to side, while making your way to the exit. Another method you can use is to begin near the exit and move clockwise or counter clockwise around the room and make your way to the exit. (Tip: I like to open all the doors, windows and cabinets, pretty much any spaces where you think negative energy could be trapped)
7- When you're ready, move on to the next area and repeat step 6. If you're smudging a person or object, you can slowly waft the smoke over their body or item from top to bottom and side to side. (TIP: Standing or laying down is fine)
ONE LAST TIP: REMEMBER TO ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS USE CAUTION!