Healing with crystals is an ancient practice.  Where and by who it was originated by is not known, but it is safe to say that crystal healing was probably a natural progression from people wearing gemstones and crystals as amulets to ward off evil.  Crystals have been used for centuries in the eastern cultures but today makes its way into western cultures mainly through the occult and new age movements.  The “laying on of stones” has been around as long as society has been around.  Hot stones were often placed on body parts that ached, this could also be part of the origin of healing with crystals.

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A crystal healer or practitioner will typically place crystals and gemstones on the chakras or possibly other parts of the body that is in need of healing.  Chakra’s are spiritual energy points in the body and there are seven in the human body, each associated with a particular color.  A crystal healer may or may not use crystals that are the same color as the one associated with the chakra.  Many healers prefer to use clear quartz as their balancing stone of choice, but others will use the same color stone over the chakra associated with that color.  A crystal healer will lay the stones on the chakra points and then depending on their method, they may meditate over each stone sending balancing and good energy to that point or they may use other crystals to balance the energy.  Crystals for healing all have special energy associated with them.  For instance, Lapis Lazuli is often associated with spiritual development and mental clarity and is often place on the “third eye” chakra.

Balancing the chakras in crystal healing is the essential means of practice.  It is supposed to bring a person in balance physically and spiritually and many people often feel very relaxed after a session.  Crystal for healing can also be used to help aid in healing of specific ailments whether they be physical or mental.  NO ONE SHOULD EVER STOP TAKING MEDICATION OR SEEING A REGULAR M.D. if also seeing a crystal healer.  Science has not proven that healing crystals work, but it also does not harm if you continue your doctor induced regiments.

I have worked as a crystal healer for many years and I find that it energizes people.  If nothing else you will feel relaxed and that is always beneficial to your well being.  Healing crystals can also be worn on the body, placed next to your bed at night, under your pillow or in your pocket.  This will allow the healing power of the crystals to benefit you during all times, even when not seeing a crystal healer.