College of Thelema: Thelemic Education

The smell from incense is absorbed by the mucous membranes of the nose and moves directly to the center of our brain, where it influences our emotions, hormones, our nervous system and our perceptions. Always use a Legal Incense.

Burning an incense purifies the air and improves our concentration and focus especially during meditation. An incense can change our mood, certain kinds of incense can produce a very calming effect, and we can very quickly build up positive associations with a particular scent, so that the mind becomes quiet and a retreat-like atmosphere settles around us.