Chances are, if you’re reading this right now, you’ve heard of sage smudging. Though it’s been practiced in varying forms since ancient times, the modern practice of burning sage to clear energy blockages has made its way into the mainstream—and as a result, there’s a good chance there’s a lot that you don’t know about the ritual and its benefits. That was definitely the case when we sat down with Naha Armády, the senior healer and teacher at our favorite metaphysical mecca in LA, House Of Intuition. Read on for everything you need to know about smudging.