The art of smoking

Today, the magical time around Christmas has lost much of its original magic: because in the hustle and bustle of appointments and Christmas parties, offers and gift shopping, we can no longer calm down enough to perceive what actually wants to happen here. The days leading up to Christmas are an invitation to become still. To listen inwards and to what seems to be an imprint of the magic of centuries-old traditions and the intangible essence of the annual cycle. In this event, which is part of the "Magic Nights" series, we will focus on incense burning. Incense burning during the nights of smoke is an old tradition, but one that is becoming increasingly popular again. But which herbs, resins and roots were used for this and with what intention? How can we transfer this beautiful tradition to our modern times and make it useful for our everyday lives? Stefanie from the incense manufacturer "Schwarzwald Rauch" will provide answers to these questions and take you into the world of natural fragrances. She will provide insights into the history of smoking and show you practical tips and tricks for the various smoking techniques for Magic Nights 2025. The framework is provided by Anne, who invites you to arrive somatically, so that the experiences with incense are not only cognitive but can be fully embodied. A short cacao ritual will set the mood for the magic of incense burning and this very special time of year.