ᕼOᙎ TO ᙏᙓᗪITᗩTᙓ ᙎITᕼ ᙅᖇYSTᗩᒪS
Turn off and tune in as we delve into all you need to know about how crystals bring their healing light to lift your meditative practice and empower you on a journey through mindfulness. We'll cover the history of meditation, what meditation is, how it helps us when we meditate, how to get started with meditation, and more!
ᙎᕼY ᙅᖇYSTᗩᒪS ᖇOᙅK ᖴOᖇ ᙏIᑎᗪᖴᙀᒪᑎᙓSS & ᙏᙓᗪITᗩTIOᑎ?
Crystals are a powerful tool for feeling your way through this world. For thousands and thousands of years, crystals and precious gems have been coveted, admired, and used in healing remedies. These stones struck from the ground are full of high vibrations and whether it's balancing chakras, sweeping out bad vibes, or simply reminding you to stay connected and mindful in all that you do, crystals rock. Shimmering with light, laced with love, and forever a protective amulet against negative energy, crystals can truly be the sidekick we need for feeling our way through this world.
When life gets busy, it can be hard to slow down and take a deep breath. That's why meditating with your crystals is so important. Meditation can help you tap into the healing powers of your perfect stone, making you feel more connected, grounded, and authentic. It's easy to do: just pick up your favorite stone and place it on your altar or in a special spot in your home or simply wear them where you will sit for some time each day. Then sit back, close your eyes, and let yourself get lost in thought. The more time you spend meditating, the more benefits you will reap!
Each gem comes wrapped up in its own kind of energy. Some stones are sun and others shade, some bring clear-headed decisions and others allow for room to dream. They can be hugely beneficial in meditation and mindfulness as they can heal old wounds, help you let go of attachments, turn your mind to what’s important, manifest your will, and strengthen your spiritual muscle.
ᙅᕼOOSIᑎᘜ Tᕼᙓ ᙖᙓST ᙅᖇYSTᗩᒪS ᖴOᖇ YOᙀᖇ ᙏᙓᗪITᗩTIOᑎ ᑭᖇᗩᙅTIᙅᙓ
When you think about crystals and how they might bring you joy, it's natural to think about their color or pattern. But there's more to crystals than meets the eye! What really makes a crystal shine is its energy. And when you're working with crystals, you want to tap into the energy of what's most important for your life—the energy that brings you peace and joy.
One of the most important things to remember when it comes to any kind of crystal work is that intuition reigns supreme. Working on a spiritual level is all about learning to listen and to trust your own heart. One of the most potent lessons that crystals can bring us is the recognition that we have the answers and that we just need to clear the pathway to get there.\
Finding the right crystal to realize this and to leap forward in life works with that deep wisdom and access to inner knowledge. It's not as tricky as it sounds and there is no wrong answer. As the age-old sentiment goes, you may not get what you want – but you always get what you need.
One of the most important steps in choosing a meditation stone is to have an idea of what outcome you are seeking. Are you sitting quietly because you are seeking answers to a certain problem? Are you just trying to get some space from rampant business and anxiety? Are your energy levels low and you are meditating for a pick me up? When you have a clearer idea, you can choose a gemstone that complements the properties you are seeking. Knowing which stones relate to which chakra can also help if you feel there is a block somewhere that needs shifting. Usually, the colors of a gemstone will give an indication (pink and green for the heart, blue for the throat, and reds and oranges for those roots). Above all, call in that intuition and trust it.
When walking down this path of self-knowledge and discovery, it helps to remember that no stone is better than another. Each stone has its own unique qualities that contribute to its overall power when used as an object of meditation. And while each has a different effect on us individually—and therefore should be used differently—all serve as guides for us in our journey towards self-awareness and enlightenment.
To help kickstart your journey into the magical world of meditation with crystals, we have mapped out a few must-haves for your collection. Each of these gems brings its own unique array of body, mind, and soul benefits to the table and each is an absolute vibe in its own right. Take a look at the crystals you need for every meditation mood...
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Selenite has a reputation for being the stone of wisdom, but it doesn't just help you become more wise. It can actually help you feel more balanced and peaceful during meditation. Selenite is a stone of release, so when you're meditating with Selenite in your hand, your energy will flow freely—and that makes it perfect for clearing blockages and raising your vibrations. It's also a great choice if you have been feeling particularly heavy and sluggish during meditation. Selenite can sweep in and vanquish all that negative or stagnant energy you may have been carting around.
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Obsidian is a stone that brings with it a cloak of protection. It can clear the clutter in seconds and help you stay grounded, connected to your core, and in touch with the here and now. Obsidian also grants courage for those times when we are ready to take a deep breath and do the shadow work. It's essential when meditating as it helps us stay safe and present.
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Tourmaline is one of the most versatile stones you can use in your meditation practice. It's a great stone to use if you want to bring a serious dose of positivity to your practice, but it also works across the board with all the chakras, making it a great stone for when you want to feel aligned and balanced from root to rise. Tourmaline is also known as the "Stone of Love," because of its ability to attract positive energy into your life. This makes it a great stone for meditation, especially when working on self-love issues, or in conjuring up those feelings for yourself—so powerful is this gem!
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Aquamarine is a stone of communication and courage, so it's definitely a gem to carry into your meditation practice. If you're someone who feels like they always try to heavy-handed their direction or struggle with letting things go, then Aquamarine can be an amazing crystal to bring into your meditation practice. This gem is a stone of communication and courage, meaning that it invites you to listen to your own voice first and foremost. It sings a siren song of prophecy and peace – both impeccable qualities for any mindful practice.
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Labradorite is a mystical stone of shooting colors, igniting the imagination. This aurora-like crystal is an echo of the ages and is a gem that wants to raise your consciousness as high as you dream or dare to go. Labradorite does have that dreamy quality but that doesn’t mean it won’t keep you connected and grounded to the here and now as it’s a hugely stabilizing stone. For those who want their meditative practice to encompass creativity, adventure, memory, and illumination, this multifaceted stone is known for leading you through the doors of transformation. Aurora stones are said to have been used by shamans in ancient times because they were seen as powerful tools for inducing altered states (chakras) in their users. The formation of these stones has been attributed to the minerals contained within them in varying quantities. Some aurora stones will have more than others depending on what they contain. If they contain iron they will look red/orange while other types will be green or blue in color; also depending on what they contain. Labradorite is known for being one of the most powerful types when it comes to healing so if you suffer from any ailments then this might just be your lucky day!
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Clear Quartz is known as the master healer. The light that lingers with you long after your meditation session has ended is so bright, it can be seen from space! This gentle gem is all about clearing the mind. Consider Clear Quartz as a spring clean for your body and soul. This stone is exceptional at blocking the monkey mind from swinging all over the show. If you have been feeling distracted, uneven, or can’t seem to follow through, then Clear Quartz clears out the debris and leaves you with nothing but the shiny truth of pure direction.
ᗪIᖴᖴᙓᖇᙓᑎT ᙅᖇYSTᗩᒪ ᙏᙓᗪITᗩTIOᑎ ᑭᖇᗩᙅTIᙅᙓS
There are many ways to meditate and the journey you take will be uniquely yours. Some may prefer to lie down, others will sit, some will require a quiet room whereas the birds and bees will sing for others. Try not to be too serious when constructing your meditative practice and don’t get hung up on the details. The aim is to always be quiet, be calm, to notice our body, notice our breath, and notice when and where our mind starts to wander so we can bring it back to the here and now. Here are some popular ways of welcoming crystals into that practice:
ᕼOᒪᗪ Tᕼᙓᙏ Iᑎ YOᙀᖇ ᕼᗩᑎᗪS
One of the simplest methods for bringing crystals into your practice is to simply hold them in your hand while meditating. This fuss-free connection allows you direct bodily contact with your crystals and is a tangible choice that invites the sharing of energies and the raising of vibrations. If you have been using crystals in your daily life, this is an easy way to integrate them into your meditation practice. Whether you are using them as a tool or as a part of a more comprehensive healing system, adding them into your meditation practice will help you integrate them into your life on a deeper level and make them more accessible for healing purposes.
ᑭᒪᗩᙅᙓ Tᕼᙓᙏ Oᑎ YOᙀᖇ ᙅᕼᗩKᖇᗩS
Crystals are an amazing tool for helping you to achieve a state of inner peace and balance. Each crystal out there correlates with a certain chakra on the body. There are seven energy points on the body and these are responsible for the tip to toe flow of energy that radiates through us. When one of these chakras or energy points is blocked it can throw us out of alignment. Crystals help to remove any stagnant energy that could be causing the blocks and also ensures a release of any associated trauma. Place crystals on these chakra points during meditation and focus your intention on letting the energetic power bring you back to a feeling of wholeness and harmony.
ᙏᗩKᙓ ᗩ ᙅᖇYSTᗩᒪ ᘜᖇIᗪ
If you prefer to keep your body clear of crystals during meditation so as not to be distracted you can also create a crystal grid around you. Place your gems in a circle around you as you sit or lay down on the floor. Not only will this bring a forcefield of protection but it will also surround you with high vibrations to lift your practice to a whole new level of health, well-being, and embracing your higher self. You can use different gemstones for different purposes: Amethyst for healing and peace, Citrine for success and happiness, Rose Quartz for love and connection, and Clear Quartz for mental clarity.
What will be your favorite healing crystals for meditation or your favorite practice tips for entering a meditative state?