oh man salvia is awesome

but if I may add, use a butane/torch lighter...you need to get the salvia almost white-hot in the bowl to release all the good chemicals. A waterbong is almost a must for smoking salvia as well, and when you smoke it have your sitter there to grab the bong when you fall over (you might want to arrange a couch or bed behind you when you smoke for exactly this purpose).

and its definitely not like anything else, it is the closest to a spiritual journey I have ever felt myself. and do it in the dark! dark and quiet for best results.