For many, healing crystals can be an intimidating subject or seem like a fad. But it seems crystal healing is a rapidly growing self-care trend, sworn to reduce stress and anxiety. So how are they used improve wellbeing and do they actually work?
What is Crystal Healing?
Social media has become obsessed with crystals – just try searching ‘#crystaltok’ on tiktok! To some it might seem like only fashion influencers in L.A engage in crystal healing, but this practice dates back to Ancient Egypt, where crystals were used for protection and health and to ward off negative energy. Today many people still swear by the spiritual benefits.
Crystal healing is an alternative therapy that is supposed to tap into natural healing energy. Healing crystals have a stable and unchanging energy field, very unlike the unstable energy field of the human body. This contrast in energy means crystals are often used to bring harmony and peace to the owner.
Many celebrities also advocate the benefits of crystal healing. Adele has spoken about using crystals before performing to calm her stage fright, and Naomi Campbell is sworn to carry crystals with her whenever she travels.
Benefits of Crystal Healing & Grounding Techniques
Crystal healing focuses mainly on improving mental wellbeing; increasing feelings of positivity, focus, and tranquillity to relieve us of anxiety and stresses. They can also be used to put you in a state of gratitude.
Often when we feel overwhelmed we look to ways to bring us back to the present in order to soothe stress. Grounding techniques are ways to bring us back into reality and aim to soothe anxieties by doing so. Crystals healing has risen in popularity as a grounding technique. Here are some other grounding techniques to help bring you into the present:
- Washing hands
- Walking in the forest – try putting your bare feet on the earth!
- Taking a cool shower
- Naming 5 things you can see, 4 you can hear, 3 you can feel, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
Different crystals have different benefits and purposes which are known to influence different areas of your life. For example, Amazonite has a gentle healing quality that can be used to treat fatigue and trauma. It is also used to banish self-destructive thoughts, helping improve self-esteem and boost confidence. There are stories of warrior women of the Amazon tribe in Brazil using amazonite stones to cure sickness and heal wounds by adorning their shields with the crystal.
How can I add crystals to my self-care rituals?
Wear your crystals as jewellery; our Amazonite bracelet in our Healing Crystal Care Package is a beautiful gift and can be worn for any occasion - or hang it above a door frame to bring positivity to your living space.
Use them as items around the house! Our Himalayan salt tealight brings a peaceful and beautiful glow to any room – this is a great one if you’re not fully convinced of crystal healing just yet, but enjoy a calming aesthetic. Why not light some tealights around a warm bubble bath and to bring some tranquillity to your evening routine?
Or just simply carry them around on your person! Take a look at our gem bag in our Healing Crystal Care Package, full of mixed gems to bring a range of healing properties. Pop a couple in your purse so they are on you at all times, bringing positive energy and reconnecting you to the Earth wherever you go.
By Lucy Williams
