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‘Behind the Curtain’ an art exhibition by Collete Jackson.
07/08/2026
Smudging has so many mental, spiritual, and physical health benefits, most notably clearing negative energy, reducing stress, and purifying the air.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
- Stress and Anxiety Relief: Smudging releases active compounds that interact with brain receptors to ease tension, soothe the nervous system, and alleviate fatigue.
- Mood Enhancement: Triggers the release of neurotransmitters that boost your mood and counter depressive feelings.
- Mindfulness and Focus: Signals the brain to slow down, cutting through mental fog and improving concentration before meditation, work, or creative projects.
- Improved Sleep Quality: Because it reduces stress and anxiety, smudging can help ease insomnia.
Physical Health & Environmental Benefits
- Air Purification: Scientific research highlights that burning medicinal herbs can reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, and fungi by up to 94% in a closed space.
- Allergen Reduction: The smoke is believed to release negative ions helping to clear out dust, pollution, mold, and pet dander.
- Natural Insect Repellent: Certain plants used in smudging contain natural properties that effectively repel bugs and insects.
Spiritual & Energetic Benefits
- Clearing Stagnant Energy: Smudging is widely utilized to banish accumulated heavy or negative energy left behind by arguments, illness, etc.
- Object and Space Purification: It is commonly used to spiritually “reset” a new home before moving in, or to energetically cleanse secondhand items, gifts, and crystals.
- Spiritual Connection: It establishes intention, invokes protection, and invites positive energy, harmony, and blessings into the environment.
Gorgeous handmade and hand painted pottery is in Essie May just in time for Arts Week! Made by my amazing niece .makers
Burn your incense sticks, incense cones and smudge sticks using the incense holders and dishes.
Make your matcha in the specially crafted matcha sets or make your tea in the hand painted cups.
Festival Season is here✨✨
Get all your outfit and accessory essentials at Essie May!
*These are only available in store in Essie May
Smudging or smoke cleansing with lemon balm offers significant benefits for mental clarity, emotional calming, and spiritual purification. This citrus-scented herb serves as an excellent, sustainable alternative to over-harvested traditional plants like white sage
🧠 Mental and Emotional Benefits
- Relieves Anxiety: The herb’s natural properties target a racing, looping mind.
- Uplifts Mood: Its bright, sweet citrus aroma naturally boosts emotional wellbeing.
- Improves Sleep: Burning it before bed relaxes the nervous system for deeper rest.
- Clears Brain Fog: The soothing smoke sharpens cognitive focus and alertness.
✨ Spiritual and Magical Benefits
- Purifies Spaces: It cleanses a room by driving away negative energies.
- Attracts Love: Historically, it is burned in rituals to draw in affection.
- Boosts Intuition: It supports psychic development and vivid dreaming.
- Heals Relationships: Its energetic signature helps mend broken family ties.
A wonderful day for Alan and I as our dream becomes a reality.
13/07/2026
Herbs heal and different blends are good for different things. To help you in choosing a blend we have named them appropriately and included here a brief description of our most popular creations. Each blend has a unique list of qualities which have been listed.
Even though the weather may feel like we’re in Spain, our yoga studio stays a lovely cool sanctuary✨
06/07/2026
We are delighted to welcome Fiona to our summer schedule. This is a one off workshop and we recommend you book asap.
Fiona is a yoga teacher with over 700 hours of advanced training in vinyasa, yin, restorative, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and trauma informed teaching. After working as a full time teacher in Dublin for many years with yogahub and moons yoga among others, she now resides in Lahinch and has pop ups in Dollys as well teaching at festivals, such as Wellfest, Electric picnic, Ealu le Gra, Beyond the Pale, ATN, Fuinneamh and Rewild.
She teaches a fun, creative and dynamic yoga flow, with a focus on breathwork,
intuitive movement,as well as attention to the subtle details of alignment and somatic practises.
Her passion is to get students out of their minds and into their bodies, to rinse, reset, reconnect and restore.
The magical sounds of Essie May✨✨