25/11/2025
Healing Around the World: Limpia
An ancient cleansing tradition.
Rooted in Indigenous Mesoamerican cultures, Limpia — which means “cleaning” in Spanish — is more than a ritual. It’s a way of clearing energetic, emotional, and spiritual stagnation so the body and mind can return to balance.
Using elements like herbs, smoke, eggs, flowers, sound, and prayer, Limpia works on the belief that we hold energies that aren’t always ours… and that releasing them creates space for clarity, protection, and reconnection.
And the beauty of this practice is that you can explore a simple version at home:
✨ Smudging — Burn herbs like rosemary, eucalyptus, or natural incense and guide the smoke around the room, especially the corners.
✨ Salt cleanse — Place salt in the corners for 24h, then sweep it out to symbolise clearing stagnant energy.
✨ Vinegar wash — Add a little white vinegar to water and clean floors toward the door for a physical + energetic reset.
✨ Candle ritual — Light a white candle with a simple intention for clarity and protection.
✨ Egg cleanse — Roll an egg over the body or space to symbolically absorb heavy energy, then discard.
From traditional healers to modern wellness spaces, Limpia continues to evolve,honouring its origins while offering a grounded way to reset, realign, and restore.
