Crystals are stones that possess physical characteristics, such as an exact arrangement of atoms. These characteristics affect light refraction, electrical charge, and more. Crystal healing focuses on these characteristics and how they might influence the human body’s frequency in electrical charge and functioning. “These vibrations and frequencies can also be understood as qi or vital energy that makes up any living entity,” Explains Jenelle Kim who is a doctor of Chinese medicine and the founder and formulator for JBK Wellness Labs.
How Do Healing Crystals Work?
It is believed that crystal healing can impact an individual through two different ways via vibration and mind.
Vibrational Medicine
In the 1970s, IBM scientist Marcel Vogel came up with the term “vibrational medicine,” referring to the notion that crystal healing alters the frequency of the body’s cells to match the frequency of whatever crystal is being employed. “Crystals have a similar wavelength to the human body, which means they vibrate at the same tone as humans and can enhance the body’s natural healing [process],” says Dr. Kim.
Los Angeles-based holistic chiropractor Alexandra Trevisan further explains, “As humans, we can work within this scale of energy that can be either ascending or declining. Consider love and excitement at the top and fear and hate at the bottom. Healing crystals usually contain one or more of the frequencies at the high range of the energetic scale (love or clarity, as well as hope) or block energy coming at the lower end of the scale (anger discontent, jealousy and/or anger).”
Mindset
- Crystal healing can also harness your mind’s power in a way that is perhaps more powerful than energy enhancements through vibration. Throughout history, poets and religious leaders considered crystals to be symbols of pureness, pleasure, faith, and the highest quality. They made use of crystals as a source of inspiration, devotion, and inspiration.
- Stanford researchers agree that the mindset plays an important role in health and healing. The practitioners believe that the intention-based mentality of crystal healing–like what’s cultivated through mindfulness meditation – can help improve the immune system, focus and emotions, stress reduction, and regulation of the nervous system.
How Do You Use Healing Crystals?
There are multiple ways to make use of healing crystals, from meditation to decoration, and even beyond.
Meditation
Holding or gazing at a crystal that represents a mantra, emotion, or intent is an easy and effective method of returning to your meditation practice when the mind wanders. “On a more practical level, they serve as a grounding tool,” says Trevisan.
Wearing
Many crystal healers advocate wearing crystals on your skin or in your clothes to benefit most from the theory of vibrational medicine. Trevisan for instance places crystals on her client’s body–“on a chakra, that is, an energy center”–while she works with them.
Decor
Shanise Spruill who is a certified holistic practitioner and founder of JOHARI and LOU Artisan Soul Stones, recommends adding crystals to your decor in order for “maintain healthy feng shui within your home.”
Spa Treatments and Wellness
Many holistic health practitioners use crystals to treat facials, and massages as well as chiropractic adjustments.