How to Learn About the History of Crystal Healing

Any good student knows their stuff. If you practice crystal healing, chances are you're well-informed about its history. If you're new to crystal healing, you need to learn the ropes before you proceed. Use your new knowledge to improve your own health by ridding your body of tension, depression, anxiety, addiction and chronic pain. Based on the belief that crystals are natural conductors of energy, the strategic placement and use of these crystals works to transmit their healing powers to you. Follow these steps to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Various crystals

Learn About the Roots of Crystal Healing

1. Trace the origins of crystal healing throughout history. Its practice is thought to date back to ancient times.
2. Discover the lost and mythical city of Atlantis. Crystal healers were rumored to have been an integral part of that society.
3. Look up information about crystal healing being used in ancient Hebrew and Mayan civilizations. Its powers were frequently employed as a form of care.
4. Develop an appreciation for the expansiveness of its history. Even in the Far East and Native American populations, crystal healing was, and still is, a part of important spiritual ceremonies. Other uses include physical healing.
5. Research the efficacy of crystal therapy. Past studies have drawn inconclusive results and question whether it is simply a placebo effect manifested by anticipation of results.
6. Learn more about the current practice of using crystals for healing by visiting the "Mystical Soup" Web site (see Resources below).

See if it Works for You

7. Choose an orange, red or yellow crystal for their properties of rejuvenation if you feel sluggish. For calming effects go with blue and lavender crystals. True healers are found in clear and Aquamarine stones.
8. Buy stones with a variety of facets or planes. The stones with an odd number are best for healing. Even-numbered stones will give you energy.
9. Use the stones in a variety of methods. Have your body worker (your massage therapist, for example) place them on you. Also use them during baths, put them in your drinking water or meditate with them to arouse their healing properties.

Tips & Warnings

• Reduce the cost of crystal therapy by learning how to do it yourself. By only paying for the crystals, which are mostly inexpensive, you can avoid hourly rates at a certified crystal healer.
• It's best to leave the serious stuff to medical professionals. If you experience suicidal thoughts, debilitating panic attacks or loss of blood supply to your limbs, seek help immediately.
• Crystal healing is not a proven science and results do vary.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.