Incense sticks are thin wooden sticks covered with incense material. Incense sticks also known as Wierookjes in Dutch, are used for religious ceremonies, aromatherapy or just air freshener. Burning incense during meditation not only helps in relaxing the mind, but also helps in focusing during meditation. Incense sticks generate moderate amount of smoke, therefore, one must make sure that some air circulation is there in room and that the smoke is not directly inhaled.