A Beginner's Guide To Crystal Healing: Does It Work?

Welcome to the world of crystal healing! Have you ever stopped to admire the beauty of a crystal? Its sparkling facets and vibrant colors can be mesmerizing. But did you know that these crystals serve more than just aesthetic purposes? They are believed to have healing properties that can improve your overall well-being.

For instance, Amethyst is known to be beneficial for the intestines, while Green Aventurine helps the heart. Yellow Topaz provides mental clarity. The colors of the visible spectrum, red through violet, are associated with seven chakra points on the body. Crystals are thought to act as conduits for healing, allowing positive, healing energy to flow into the body while negative, disease-causing energy flows out. Want to know more about these beautiful stones and their use in healing? Read further. 

What is crystal healing?

Crystal healing is a holistic therapy that harnesses the energy of crystals to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In crystal healing, various crystals and gemstones are placed on or around the body to facilitate healing and balance energy. These crystals are believed to interact with the body's energy centers, known as chakras, to remove blockages, restore balance, and promote healing.

Crystals are thought to have unique vibrational frequencies that can resonate with and influence the energy fields of individuals. Specific crystals are used for different purposes, such as promoting relaxation, boosting energy, or enhancing clarity. The practitioners also aim to address a wide range of physical and emotional issues with these stones.

How is crystal healing performed?

During a crystal healing session, a practitioner channels healing energy through the crystals, which act as a "fine tuning" to ensure that the client receives exactly the right amount of energy. The practitioner may place crystals on or around the body, or hold them in the client's energy field (aura). The crystals are chosen based on the client's specific needs and the energy of the stone, and are used to clear the chakras, cleanse negative energy, balance emotions, and realign the client physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Before the session, the practitioner discusses the purpose of the session with the client to select the right crystals. During the healing session, the client is asked to either sit or lie down, and the practitioner will attune to the client and be guided intuitively to which crystals and healing techniques to use. The crystals will be in place for varying lengths of time, and when all the crystals are removed, the client is restored to awareness. 

Clients may experience physical, emotional, and mental responses to the healing during the treatment, such as tingling, heat or cold, mild pins and needles, and occasionally mild pain sensations. Crystal healing is a powerful technique that can address underlying emotional or mental issues, and can be used to balance out chakras, open closed off chakras, or calm down overactive chakras.

Crystal healing sessions typically last for 50-60 minutes and can be done in person or remotely. Prior to starting the session, the practitioner discusses the purpose of the session with the client to select the right crystals. For in-person sessions, the client lays on a massage table and the selected crystals will be placed on and around them, while healing music plays in the background. After the session, the client is encouraged to drink plenty of water to help detoxify. 

What are the benefits of crystal healing?

Here are three potential benefits of crystal healing:

• Crystal healing can help individuals feel more relaxed and reduce stress levels. A 2001 study by Christopher French and his team at the University of London found that participants reported sensations such as tingling, increased energy levels, and improved sense of well-being, with differences in the sensations reported by those holding a real and a fake crystal.

• Some people believe that crystals can help improve mood and emotional well-being. Devotees of the New Age believe that crystals emit an energetic signature that can raise vibration and improve mood.

• Crystal healing is often used to cleanse and balance the energy field, which can help individuals feel more grounded and connected. This can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing emotional or spiritual imbalances.

Conclusion

The true power of crystal healing lies in your own intuition and connection with the stones. Allow yourself to be drawn to the crystals that catch your eye or evoke a visceral response within you. Trust your instincts, as they are often the best guide in determining which stones will serve you best. Once you have selected your crystals, consider incorporating them into your daily life through jewelry, meditation, or simply keeping them close by.