Crystal Therapy
We have come to view crystal healing as a relatively new therapy,
but the healing powers of crystals and gemstones have been know
to man since time began. They were used as talismans, as power
symbols by the ancient Egyptians and Mayans, and by the Native
American Indians and Aboriginals Medicine Men for healing and
Shamanic journeys. Plato also made reference to them within the
Atlantean Temples in his famous dialogues. In India, the relationship
between gemstones and astrology is part of everyday life, and
in China there has been an ongoing relationship with the extraordinary
properties of Jade since the beginning of the Dynasties.
In recent times, though
much research and study we have re-learned how the energies of
crystals can help us with out health and healing, on the physical,
mental and emotional levels, as well as aiding us in our spiritual
development. Crystal healing, as a therapy, can take many forms
from Gem Elixirs, which we take internally to the more well known
art of lay on the stone.
When you visit a therapist,
after an initial consultation, you will asked to relax on a comfortable
therapy couch, and be covered with warm blankets or towels, whilst
listening to soft relaxing music. Whilst you lie there, drifting
into a state of deep relaxation, the healer will carefully chose
specific stones and gems appropriate to your needs, and then gently
place them on and around your body. Focusing often on the energy
centres (chakras). The therapist will them activate the crystals
to allow them to balance and harmonise your subtle body energies.
What makes a crystals
unique from all other matter is the fact that its vibration is
constant, whilst our own vibrations fluctuate all the time. During
times of disease and disharmony our vibrations lower, so a carefully
selected crystal that matches our own frequency will help to gently
raise that level of vibration back to normal healthy level.
It is very easy these
day to buy crystals in many shops, but unless you have knowledge
of the subtle energies of your body, and how to cleanse, program
and use a crystal it’s advisable to seek the help of a crystals
therapist to balance your body. Otherwise the benefit of buying
a crystal off the shelf will be of no use to you at all apart
from looking “pretty”