In the same way that we take time to clean our homes, we should also regularly cleanse our bodies, minds, and spirits. An aura is a subtle energy field that surrounds your body. It contains your subtle life force, your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Over time, many things can affect your aura, including stress, negative emotions, others’ energies, and more. Cleansing your aura is like giving it a much-needed refreshing shower. There are many ancient practices you can use to cleanse your aura and restore yourself to a calm, positive, balanced, and healing state of mind. A few minutes using one or more cleansing techniques can leave your aura clean, strong, healthy, and glowing.
How do you know when your aura needs to be cleansed?
Our energy fields are a direct reflection of how healthy our bodies, minds, and spirits are. There are many different factors that can affect your aura, from the foods you eat and the people you interact with to your stress levels and emotions. One clear sign that your aura needs cleansing is if you’ve been feeling “off” or your energy is very low. If you have been experiencing physical ailments or unusual amounts of negative thoughts or depression you should also consider cleansing your aura. While energy clearing can be helpful, it is also recommended to seek professional medical advice for any physical or mental health issues.
How often should you cleanse your aura?
Cleansing your aura is essential and should be done regularly, as a part of your overall spiritual routine. Pay close attention to your energetic state before and after each cleansing practice. Too much purification can deplete your energy and make your aura weak. Too little purification will not remove all of the negativity which will quickly pull you back towards negativity. A daily journal can be helpful to track your efforts and figure out the best regular schedule for your individual needs.
Ways to cleanse your aura
Many people think they cannot change their aura because they have been living unhealthy lifestyles for years. In actuality, your aura is constantly changing and is easily influenced by healthy choices, a positive attitude and some self-discipline. There are many techniques you can explore to cleanse your aura and infuse it with positive energies. Most of these are simple and easy enough that you can start doing them today.
- Water
Water is an essential tool in many aura cleansing processes. Water is natural and naturally washes negative energies away. Letting the water run over your skin while you imagine these bad energies going away is probably one of the easiest ways to cleanse your aura. You can also use a water based essential oil mister to spray over your head for a quick energy clearing. - Crystals and gemstones
Crystals and gemstones have been used since ancient times, as they were created in one of the earliest parts of Earth’s formation, they hold transformative energies that have the power to heal and create positive vibes. Crystals such as Amethyst, Moonstone, Blue Lace Agate, and Lepidolite have calming and neutralizing effects, making them excellent choices to use for cleaning your aura. You can use them to cleanse your aura by carrying the crystals, adding them to baths, wearing them around your neck or wrist, and some crystals are even safe to add to your drinking water. - Smudging
Smudging with herbal smoke is used in many cultures as a ritual to rid a person, place or thing of any bad vibes they have surrounding them. Herbs such as sage, thyme, and cedar are usually bundled up and then the end is lit on fire. By slowly moving the bundle so the smoke surrounds your skin and body, you can cleanse your aura. Alternatively, you can also use an incense stick to smudge your home and body. - Sunlight
Pure sunlight is natural, purifying and healing, so using sunlight to help clean your aura makes sense. Letting your skin soak in some direct sunlight can be helpful in the process of cleaning your aura, but be careful not to get sunburned. Just a few minutes of sunlight can power up your auric energy. - Meditation
Meditation is used for calming and focusing of the mind. Focusing on good energies and clearing out bad thoughts can help clean your aura and calm your mind at the same time. Japa meditation and gratitude meditation are the best meditation exercises for cleansing negative thoughts from your aura. - Breath work
Pranayama or yogic breathwork is a great way to both strengthen and purify your aura. Simple deep mindful breathing will help cleanse and release stress, worry and negativity. There are also more advanced and powerful yogic breathwork practices like Sama Vritti Pranayama, Nadi Sodhana Pranayama and Kapalabhati Pranayama. - Nature
Using nature to clean your aura is simple, joyful and easy. Going swimming in ponds, lakes, rivers, or other natural bodies of water can help cleanse your aura. You can also walk or stand out in the rain letting the natural water wash away the negative energy. Letting the moonlight soak in your skin is another way you can use nature to cleanse your aura. Just taking a walk or hike in nature—a beach, the forest, mountains—can be profoundly healing and purifying for the soul. While you are in nature, consciously allow the trees, grasses, and fresh air to clear out all of your negativity. - Bath
Taking a bath with bath salts, herbs and/or crystals can cleanse your aura as well. Focusing on letting the negative energies flow away as you relax in your bath can be quite effective as well as deeply calming to your mind and physical body. - Affirmations and mantras
Sitting in a calm and quiet place, close your eyes and visualize your aura as you chant positive Sanskrit mantras and affirmations. The affirmations can be something simple such as, “I release all of the negative energy from my mind, body and soul.” Repeat these chants and affirmations for as long as you feel comfortable with. - Art and creativity
Sketching, drawing, painting, writing, gardening, baking, cooking, singing and dancing are all ways you can get in touch with your artistic side. Getting in touch with your artistic side can be great for relieving stress, boosting your self-esteem and feeding your mind and soul. - Music
Calming and soothing music and sounds can also be used to cleanse your aura. You can listen to these calming sounds and soothing music while combining any of the ways above to cleanse your aura. Feel the music and sounds flow through you as you visualize the negative energies leaving.
Protecting your aura
Once you have cleansed your aura, you need to protect it from taking on new harmful energy. Work on limiting your exposure to negative people and work towards surrounding yourself with more positive people who smile often and are kind. You can create a protection bubble by drawing down a white light from the divine, cosmos, or universe towards your crown chakra. Then surround your physical body with a bubble of this pure and highly protective field of energy. Also, regular exercise can be helpful to prevent stagnant energies from accumulating. Lastly, you can set daily positive intentions to keep your auric field protected from harmful types of energy.