Does crystal therapy assist with managing anxiety?
Advocates of healing crystals believe that semi-precious stones and other crystals promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. They argue that mental and physical conditions, including stress and anxiety, are a consequence of energy imbalances in the body. Crystals are used to redress these imbalances. They do so by interacting with the body’s energy field, or chakra. During a therapy session, a crystal healing stone is held in the hand or placed on the chakra points around the body. The stone releases positive energy into the body while negative energy, which is associated with disease, flows out. This induces feelings of peace, calm and relaxation and reduces feelings of stress, thereby healing and restoring the body’s balance.
How do you use them?
One of the best ways to use crystals for anxiety is to wear them against the skin. Having crystals close to the body can keep you surrounded in a protective and healing energy. If you are feeling anxious you can also sit and meditate or play with a crystal worry stone and let it soak up all that anxious energy. Or find an energy healer that uses crystals in their sessions.
Here is a list of 10 of the most used/popular healing crystals.
2. Black Tourmaline, Black Tourmaline is known for its strong protective properties, absorbing negative energy and transforming it into positive energy. One of the most powerful crystals for anxiety, it will clear and cleanse energy blockages in your home and body (helping you to fall asleep more easily). Shields from EMFs.
3. Rose Quartz, Used for anxiety, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace. Rose quartz resonates strongly with the heart chakra but also gently stimulates the root chakra making it extremely helpful for anxiety. It's especially useful when the root of anxiety is heartache, trauma, pain, and fear.
4. Lava Stone, While it may come from the earth’s most energetic spot, Lava Stone is actually one of the most grounding crystals for anxiety. It can immediately mop up all that bad energy, gifting you the balance to channel inner positivity.
5. Hematite, Hematite is all about keeping you grounded and in check with the earths natural frequencies. This fact alone will ensure you feel aligned, balanced and free. Hematite is also a wonder at soaking up bad energies.
6. Smoky Quartz, Stone of bravery... Often our anxieties can come from a fear-based place. By utilizing the cleansing power of Smoky Quartz, you kickstart your inner strength and find the courage to face the day free of your fears.
7. Moonstone, Harnessing all that divine feminine energy, it’s no surprise to hear that Moonstone has the magic to clear away those clouds of anxiety. If you are feeling out of touch, off kilter, or lost in the dark, Moonstone will guide you to where you need to be.
8. Kyanite, A symbol of spiritual wellness, Kyanite is almost a quick fix for the soul. Known for aligning all your chakras, the baby blue coloring will instantly calm a quick heart and leave you soft, soothed and ready for whatever the world has to say.
9. Shungite, The inky blackness of Shungite makes it a force when it comes to clearing away negativity. Anyone who is having emotional difficulties will find that this is one of the best crystals for anxiety.
10. Rhodonite, Another pink stone, is often used to help the wearer overcome deep-set trauma. If you tend to suffer from waves of anxiety and panic attacks, this nurturing crystal is sure to help you ride the wave.
There are definitely more stones that can be added to this list. Like Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Tiger Eye, Amazonite, Fluorite... So many crystals...
Which of these healing stones calls to you?
For me I love Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Amazonite... It's a long list
