Crystals can add much-needed clarity and focus to any meditation practice, helping heal old wounds, release heavy energies, ground you firmly, manifest intentions more easily and more.

Different stones possess distinct properties and energies, so it’s essential to fully comprehend each’s effects before selecting one to use in ritualistic practices or spiritual rituals.

Choosing a Crystal

Your crystal of choice should resonate with your energy and match up with the intention you set for your practice. Perhaps amethyst draws you, clear quartz or citrine provides clarity, joyful abundance of pyrite brings joyous celebration to pyrite or black tourmaline grounds it, while raw unpolished crystals like labradorite offer raw power that resonates.

Meditation crystals work best when combined with setting intentions and short, regular sessions. Experiment with different stones, placements and lengths until you find what best fits you; results from crystal meditation are cumulative and regular use will strengthen your relationship with it over time. When beginning any new crystal meditation session we advise first cleansing the stone through means such as smudging, placing under moonlight or submersion in water to rid itself of any negative or stagnant energy before using it for meditation sessions.

Holding a Crystal

An essential step to successful meditation is selecting a crystal to hold during each sitting, and selecting one based on its color, shape, or properties is an excellent way to support its energy and aid your intentions. Finding an amethyst stone that resonates with your needs or personal growth goals such as amethyst for serenity or blue lace agate for peace is just an example of such an option – or consider choosing it based on its color, shape or properties as a starting point.

Begin your meditation journey by finding a peaceful and comfortable spot to do so. To set the right atmosphere, light some candles or start some incense burning – creating this sacred space will allow you to connect more closely with your healing crystal.

Before lying on your back with your crystal in hand, take several deep cleansing breaths. Following your intuition, place it on the chakra you wish to open or heal (for instance amazonite on your heart or iolite on your third eye) and allow its healing energy to permeate through you.

Using a Crystal

Utilizing crystals during meditation typically entails placing or holding one on or around your body or in your hand. After sitting comfortably in a quiet space associated with your practice, perhaps dimming lights, lighting candles, or using essential oils to create an calming environment can further help the experience.

As soon as you’ve taken your seat, take several deep breaths to calm both body and mind. Visualise how the energy of your crystal is joining with your own, amplifying your intentions, and helping you attain peace and clarity.

No matter if it is Lepidolite that helps heal emotional trauma or Lapis Lazuli that unlocks higher wisdom – each crystal offers different benefits to enhance the experience of meditation. Explore various stones until one speaks to you personally and always remember to cleanse it regularly; whether this means using smudge sticks, moonlight or singing bowl sound vibrations to clear any negative energy that arises.

Getting Started

No matter if you are an established meditator or just starting out, adding crystals into your practice adds another level of healing. From amethyst’s soothing presence, quartz’s clear focus and citrine’s cheerful abundance, there is a crystal to suit every meditation mood.

Beginning your meditation practice is straightforward if you set an intention and select a crystal with properties or energies aligned with what your goal is. Knowing why you’re meditating (to reduce anxiety, to ground yourself or gain clarity etc) will also be useful. Crystals take in frequencies from their surroundings while at the same time engaging our field of vibration.

Hold the crystal in either your left, receptive hand to help draw in positive energy or your right, expressive hand to send it outwards. Allow your crystal and intention to guide your meditation session before opening your eyes gradually and taking those peaceful energies with you throughout your day.