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Limpia meaning clean or cleanse, also known as a 'Flower Bath,' is a traditional practice of receiving and partnering with a plant ally or allies.

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Partnering with a plant(s) is a way of connecting and nurturing relationship with the spirit or consciousness of a plant, to learn about the personality and superpowers of that plant, to bring the essence of that plant's energy/healing capabilities into our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves, and to build a deeper connection with ourselves as nature, and with Pachamama, Mother Earth.

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The purpose of a limpia is well described thus: 'Disease is seen as an imbalance within a person or his/her environment, and the traditional healer seeks to restore balance and bring harmony not only within an individual, but between an individual and his/her community and the spiritual world. To cleanse a person of negative energy, a limpia (energetic and spiritual cleansing) is often given.'

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'A bundle of herbs is used to absorb the negative energies of the body and is passed over the entire body. The bundle is beaten over the back of the knees and in the front as well with the exhortation to the person's spirit to "come" and return to the body "so that you are where you are." The herbs are believed to absorb the negative energies of the body, and, in return, provide their positive energies to bring peace and harmony to the person being cleansed.'

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Limpias can be performed:

1. A bath, where the plants are soaked in water and this mixture is poured over the one receiving the bath, while also passing a bundle of herbs over the body and singing healing songs or icáros. The bath may also be massaged into the feet, legs, hands, arms, and head of the recipient.

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2. A vapor sauna, where the plants are added to hot water, and the recipient will hold the bowl while covered with a cloth or blanket to allow the floral/herbal steam to envelope them and breathing in the essence of the plant. This is also accompanied by a passing of a bundle of herbs over the body and singing healing songs or icáros.

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3. A dry limpia where we invite the elements of fire and air to bathe the recipient in the smokes of the plant(s), accompanied by a passing of a bundle of herbs over the body and singing healing songs or icáros.

There are many kinds of limpia practices all over the world. The plant limpia I practice comes from the Shipibo/Conibo, Quechua/Lamista, and Mestizo lineages of Peru, and we do a dry style limpia in studio. This is a lovely video to see the traditional process of a bath-style limpia.

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