Crystal therapy comes from ancient art in the form of alternative medicine techniques using stones. People who practice this technique believe that crystals and stones can cure various diseases and health problems. Crystal therapy is considered to be able to balance the chakras and purify the energy centers in the body so as to produce clean energy. Recently, crystal therapy has been widely used as a method to relax and relieve stress.
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Part 1 of 3: Understanding the Meaning of Crystal Therapy
Step 1. Know the background of crystal therapy
Crystal therapy as a healing technique is believed to have developed 6,000 years ago by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. Some say that the ancient Egyptians also pioneered the practice of healing with crystals.
Today, crystal healing is dominated by traditional concepts in Asian culture. Many people believe in the existence of life energy (chi or qi) according to this concept. The chakra system that is part of modern crystal therapy is also formed based on traditional Asian culture that developed through Buddhism and Hinduism. Chakras are believed to be the link between the physical and supernatural elements in the human body
Step 2. Know how crystal therapy works
Crystal therapy is considered as one of the natural healing methods using the energy of various stones used in various ways or in the form of jewelry. During the therapy session, the healer will place stones in several parts of the body or suggest the patient wear certain stones to prevent illness or absorb positive energy.
Many people believe that stones or crystals emit energy with different frequencies. Healing occurs because the vibration is able to restore balance and stability of energy in the body
Step 3. Study the various chakras
There are so many different types of crystals that it's hard to remember, but there are only 7. By studying the chakras, you can more easily identify when there is an imbalance in the body.
- The crown chakra at the top of the head is the energy center that connects the physical body with the spiritual body. The crown chakra allows you to imagine, find inspiration, and think positively.
- The third eye chakra located between the eyebrows is an energy center that functions to balance the functions of the endocrine glands. Hormone balance will affect vision, intuition, psychic abilities, concentration, understanding of yourself, and perspective.
- The neck chakra located in the throat is the energy center that allows you to interact with the people around you, communicate, express yourself, and give opinions.
- The heart chakra located in the chest is the energy center that regulates emotions so that you are able to be compassionate, love, understand, help, and forgive others.
- The belly chakra located in the upper abdomen (between the navel and the ribs) is the energy center that gives you confidence, a sense of humor, charisma, authority, is able to share laughter and warmth, and shapes your identity and personality.
- The navel chakra which is located in the lower abdomen (between the navel and the pubic bone) is a source of energy to build physical strength, vitality, and strength. In addition, the navel chakra is a source of new ideas, creativity, passion for life, endurance, and sexual abilities.
- The basic chakra located at the bottom of the spine is a source of energy for sustaining life, vitality, stability, patience, and courage.
Step 4. Know what constitutes pseudoscience
Although crystal therapy is a traditional practice, doctors and health professionals generally do not use this therapy for treatment because there are no scientific studies. During crystal therapy, many clients feel more positive because of the influence of suggestions.
You can use crystal therapy for treatment, but if you or someone has a severe or serious illness, consult a doctor, don't rely on crystal therapy alone. Crystal therapy is a form of therapeutic treatment if you want to calm your mind and treat depression
Step 5. Learn how to become a healing therapist with crystals
In order to treat others using crystals, crystal therapy clinics usually need to be certified or licensed by a university/school that practices medical techniques. Crystal therapy is different from massage therapy or body massage which helps patients relax and relieve stress.
Part 2 of 3: Healing with Crystals
Step 1. Place the crystal on a specific body part
The therapist will use various methods to restore the patient's body condition. The therapist will usually ask the patient to lie down on a therapy table and then place crystals on certain parts of the body so that positive energy flows and heals the patient.
- The therapist will use certain crystals that are believed to be able to give the desired results, but he also uses the chakra system to determine the placement points of the crystals on the patient's body.
- The therapist usually places crystals on the part of the body that is experiencing problems and uses crystals that are thought to be able to cure or eliminate the problem. If a patient complains of a headache, the therapist usually places a crystal on the forehead to relieve tension in the patient's forehead or head.
- Be aware that the types of crystals that can be used for therapy are so varied that it can be very difficult to remember. To find information about commonly used crystals and their benefits, visit the Crystal Well-being website. You can learn more about how to cure ailments with crystals in part 3 of this article.
Step 2. Wear the crystal
Healing with crystals is done by stabilizing the chakras or energy centers. There are 7 chakras in our body, starting from the top of the head to the very bottom of the spine. If needed, you can use crystals as jewelry that is sold at crystal therapy clinics or online.
Step 3. Get healing therapy through crystal swing
Another way to use crystals when following healing therapy is to tie the crystal to the tip of the pendulum and then swing it over the patient's body from toes to head and let the crystal swing stop by itself. This method will balance the energy in the patient's body.
The therapist usually begins therapy by swinging the crystal over the patient's toes until the crystal swing balances on both sides and stops on its own. After that, the therapist will transfer the crystals to other parts of the body and do the same. If the swing is not balanced, the therapist does not move the crystal to another part of the body until the pendulum is still
Step 4. Use the plan to perform crystal therapy
Plans in crystal therapy are some of the patterns used to determine where to place crystals in order to heal or rejuvenate the patient's body. There are various plans, such as those designed specifically to improve emotional stability. The plan can be purchased via the internet or at the clinic.
Step 5. Practice calming the mind
In order for crystal therapy to be more beneficial, patients must believe that during therapy, negative energy flows out of the body and positive energy flows into the body. If you want to do therapy alone or with the help of a therapist, start from a lying position while relaxing, breathing deeply, and focusing your mind so you don't get distracted. This will make you feel more positive and more relaxed.
Remember that the success of crystal therapy is highly dependent on the patient's beliefs. If you are unsure, you will continue to hold on to negative energy and emotions. In addition, crystal therapy also does not provide instant results because you need time to calm your mind and let the energy flow through the crystal
Part 3 of 3: Healing Certain Grievances with Crystals
Step 1. Use crystals to cure headaches
Crystals can cure or prevent a variety of complaints, but are usually used to treat headaches. The crystals used are determined by the trigger for the headache.
- Tension headaches: place purple amethyst, amber, lapislazuli, or turquoise at several points on the head.
- Headache due to stress: place a yellow amethyst or moon urchin on the head or in the upper abdomen to balance the energy in the belly chakra. Stress and improper food can disrupt the energy balance in the stomach chakra. In addition, you can use the stone as jewelry.
Step 2. Use crystals to improve sleep quality
Crystals can help relax nerves, deal with fatigue, and prevent nightmares that keep you from getting a good night's sleep. Choose a crystal that fits your complaint, for example:
- Sleep disturbances due to tension or anxiety: place chrysoprase, rose quartz, yellow amethyst, or purple amethyst beside your bed or under your pillow to provide a sense of calm and relaxation while you sleep.
- Sleep disturbances due to overeating: place a moonstone or golden badar on your stomach before going to bed if you eat so much that you can't sleep.
- Nightmares: put a tourmaline stone or tea amethyst at the foot of the bed if you often have bad dreams or negative things so you can't sleep well. In addition, you can put a Labrador stone at the foot of the bed to prevent negative thoughts or feelings from arising.
Step 3. Boost energy with crystals
You can increase your energy or morale with the help of bright or bright colored crystals because they are considered the most effective for increasing energy, for example: red garnet, golden amber, or golden yellow topaz.
- To increase your motivating energy, that is, the energy you need when you wake up in the morning and engage in productive activities, use dark-colored crystals, for example: tiger eye stone, yellow amethyst, and jasper.
- For higher energy, place the yellow amethyst on the stomach and hold the crystal clear quartz in each palm while straightening the arms up.
Step 4. Use crystals to increase your ability to concentrate
There are several types of crystals that can be used to balance the energy of the third eye chakra. If you have trouble focusing or want to improve your memory skills, place the crystal on your forehead near the third eye chakra.
- Quartz or carnelian is believed to promote mental calm and eliminate unwholesome thoughts. Amethyst is also thought to increase mental calm because you will be better able to focus on realistic goals.
- Fluorite and sodalite are thought to help with learning by balancing the hemispheres of the brain and improving communication because it will make it easier for you to understand concepts and ideas.
- Yellow amethyst and amber are thought to stimulate memory, while lapis lazuli is believed to strengthen thinking skills.
Step 5. Restore the ability to think with crystals
One of the main benefits of wearing crystals is that it makes your body and mind calm and balanced. For this reason, the stone cannot be used only once, but must be worn as a necklace or placed near you to prevent the influence of negative energies. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or other mental problems, place crystals at specific points on your body according to the plan for healing therapy.
- Green jade can be used to calm the nerves so that the mind is more focused. In certain cultures, green is considered a color that can provide healing.
- Rose quartz, opal, blue lace agate can be used to remove negative emotions and build emotional stability. Blue amethyst is thought to be able to balance hormones to stabilize emotions.
- Amber can be used to balance the emotions that trigger problems, overcome hormonal imbalances, and neutralize negative thoughts.
