If you tend to stress out at times, you might be wondering how to relax and find inner calm. Most people can’t afford a spa session or relaxing massage every so often. But most people also aren’t aware of the healing properties of crystals and how such stones can, fascinatingly enough, help you unwind and relax in both mind and body.
In this article, we will look into the best crystals for relaxing and finding inner calm.
Which Crystals to Choose for Relaxation and Inner Calm
We hear you saying: “How do crystals work?” To understand this, you should first understand how energy works.
We all vibrate at a certain frequency, and so do crystals. Ever felt really bad after someone in the room has been arguing? This is because you sensed that energy and, most likely, even “absorbed” it. As such, crystals radiate energy with a certain healing effect on the mind, body, and aura; this energy or vibration can vary depending on each stone’s properties.
That said, there are certain crystals and gemstones that exhibit properties such as a relaxing and calming effect.
Crystals that calm the mind are often of purple, lavender, blue, pink, or green color. This is because they connect to the higher set of chakras, all of which are closely connected to the mind and heart. Such stones include amethyst, blue lace agate, amazonite, angelite, aventurine, aquamarine, blue apatite, blue calcite, fluorite, kunzite, lepidolite, peridot, pink quartz, rhodonite, and sodalite. Clear and white stones, like quartz, apophyllite, moonstone, and selenite can also be used to calm the mind.
Crystals that help the body relax have deeper, earthier colors, as they ground one’s body and overall energy to the earth. Such stones include agate, black jasper, black tourmaline, hematite, shiva lingam, smoky quartz, and tiger jasper. Amethyst, which was mentioned previously, can also work well on any tension withheld in the physical body.
Whatever crystals or stones you choose, make sure to first cleanse them. You can then program each stone by holding them between your palms and imbuing them with your intention.
How to Use Crystals to Relax and Find Inner Calm
Once you have selected the crystals you prefer to work with or are more drawn to, use the following techniques to relax and find inner calm:
Tip #1: Use a worry stone
A worry stone can lend you some of its calming properties no matter where you are. A regular tumbled stone or palmstone would work well for this method, as long as it’s small enough to carry around. Select one based on the colors mentioned previously and keep it in your pocket or handbag at all times. When you feel stressed, nervous, angry, or irate, reach for it, hold it in your hand, and rub it along the surface for as long as needed, until you begin to calm down.
Tip #2: Have a crystal healing session
You can become your own healer by having your own DIY healing session! Lie down and carefully place your purple and/or white crystals on your forehead. If you also have blue crystals, you can place them on the forehead or throat area. Green and pink stones can be placed on your chest, and any black or brown stones on or beneath your feet. Remain in this position for at least 15 minutes and notice how relaxed and calm you will feel afterward!
Tip #3: Have a relaxing crystal bath
Have a crystal “spa” experience by adding amethysts, quartzes, and/or agates to your bathtub. Do NOT use any other types of crystals or stones, as water may erode them. You can even add a few drops of relaxing essential oil into the water, as these specific stones won’t be affected.
Don’t be afraid to use crystals for the purpose of calming down in relaxing. It may take a while to find the right ones that work for you, so do not be surprised if some make you feel better than others. However, if you have severe or chronic problems related to stress and anxiety, you must consult a medical professional and, in any case, never deem crystals to be a “cure” or “treatment”.