concept   smudging
culture   Western cultures
statement   Smudging is less commonly understood in Western cultures and often associated with alternative or New Age practices.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 smudging Western Less commonly known and often associated with alternative or New Age practices 1
2 smudging Western countries The practice of smudging is not widely known or understood 1
3 smudging Western culture Smudging has gained popularity as a New Age practice for spiritual cleansing and wellness, with an emphasis on aromatic properties 1
4 smudging Western culture Occasionally incorporated into wellness practices for spiritual cleansing 1
5 smudging Western culture Smudging may be regarded as a form of alternative medicine or New Age practice. 1
6 smudging Western culture Less commonly practiced and often associated with New Age spirituality 1
7 smudging Western cultures Adopted by some individuals for spiritual purposes or holistic practices, but may lack the cultural context and significance of the original Native American tradition. 1
8 smudging Western cultures Less commonly practiced and may be associated with alternative or New Age spirituality 1
9 smudging Western cultures The practice of smudging is not widely understood or practiced in Western cultures, and may be viewed with skepticism or as a New Age trend. 1
10 smudging Western cultures Sometimes considered a form of alternative therapy or spiritual cleansing 1
11 smudging Western cultures Less commonly recognized and often misunderstood as simple 'smoke cleansing' 1
12 smudging Western cultures Sometimes viewed as a form of alternative therapy or wellness practice 1
13 smudging Western cultures Smudging may be seen as an ancient practice but is not widely understood or practiced. 1
14 smudging Western cultures Less commonly recognized ceremonial practice outside of specific spiritual communities 1
15 smudging Western cultures Rarely practiced and may be considered unconventional or associated with alternative wellness practices 1