Healthy ways crystals can combat stress

By Heather Askinosie

Using healing crystals can be a beneficial way to combat stress, especially when you choose the best crystals for stress reduction. In a society that focuses on wealth and success, health and wellness is often overlooked. That is one of the reasons why stress can build up over time and weigh down your spirit, giving you a case of the ‘blahs.’ Stress can also weaken your natural defences, leaving you both mentally and physically compromised.

In combination with healing crystals known for their stress-reduction properties, we’ve also outlined several ways to combat stress with different healing techniques, including meditation and bathing with crystals. These stress-relieving therapies are great on their own, but when you add the power of healing crystals, it ramps up their therapeutic benefits even more.

1. Rose quartz

By tapping into the energy of unconditional love, rose quartz is a gentle reminder of the healing power of self-love and how it can melt away those negative feelings caused by stressful situations.

2. Amethyst

The positive vibes of amethyst help to rid the mind of toxic thoughts, making it a great stress reliever, especially when it touches the skin.

3. Angelite 

This gentle, angelic stone helps relieve tension and stress while also promoting forgiveness and stimulating healing.

4. Selenite 

One of the most powerful crystals for its purifying and cleansing effects, direct contact with Selenite quickly unblocks stagnant energy and promotes a healing, energetic flow throughout the body.

5. Clear quartz

This cleansing stone has an illuminating effect that brings clarity to any area of your life.

6. Black tourmaline

This grounding and protective stone guards you against toxic energy – either coming from within or from outside sources.

Cleansing and activating your healing crystals

To get the most out of crystal healing, it’s important to cleanse and activate your crystals on a daily basis; that way, their energy will be cleared of former programming and also receptive to your specific needs and intentions.

An easy way to cleanse and activate your crystals is to place them on a Selenite charging plate. Unlike any other crystal in the mineral kingdom, Selenite doesn’t need to be cleansed or charged. Also called ‘liquid light’, it works to charge and activate any crystal it comes into contact with – making it a must-have for every crystal collection.

STRESS-REDUCTION THERAPIES

• Meditation

A powerful yet gentle way to reduce stress with crystals is to combine the soothing effects of meditation with healing layouts. Crystals carry the energy of the Earth, so when you place them on specific parts of your body, it connects you to that powerful grounding and revitalising energy.

Bathing with healing crystals 

Bathing in crystal-infused water is the ultimate way to relax mind, body and spirit. Water itself is extremely healing, so when you combine it with the soothing energy of crystals, all your worries, frustrations and anxieties of the day will melt away as you soak in the tub.

The first step is to set the scene: turn off any overhead lights and light some candles, which will add a warm glow to the space. If you need more light, we recommend keeping a Himalayan salt lamp in your bathroom, which will add another layer of healing and cleansing frequencies.

To boost the healing frequencies of water, place a raw amethyst stone in the bath – a soothing crown chakra stone that works even better for stress relief when combined with rose quartz. One of the best crystals in the mineral kingdom for its stress-relieving properties, amethyst works in a healing synergy with rose quartz by opening the mind to higher wisdom and connecting it with the heart.

The bathtub is also a wonderful place to practice meditation. After letting the stones infuse their properties into the water, create a healing grid by placing rose quartz on your chest and amethyst on your forehead, or hold a piece in each hand. Let the peaceful vibes of amethyst clear away any negative thoughts, giving you clarity of mind. Rose quartz over the heart during meditation is also an excellent way to open yourself up to love, as well as forgiveness and compassion.

Amethyst keychain

Whether you’re driving or using public transport, traveling can be stressful – especially when it’s crowded. Not only are you bombarded by lots of stimuli, but you’re also surrounded by other people’s energy, which isn’t always positive.

With the amethyst keychain in your pocket or purse, you can always hold it in your hand for a quick boost of support. If you’re feeling anxious or stressed when you’re on the go, hold the raw amethyst stone in your hand and allow its gentle, soothing frequencies to reset your energetic flow to a more peaceful setting.

Stress-relieving crystal jewellery 

For a steady flow of positive and peaceful crystal energy, wear jewellery made with stress-reducing stones like amazonite, aquamarine, blue lace agate and clear quartz, which are all included in the Stress Free Bracelet set at Energy Muse.

When you wear this specially-designed bracelet, it infuses your mind, body, and spirit with soothing, calming vibrations: allowing you to get ahead of your stress and not let it control you.

The popular phrase, ‘treating yourself’ makes health and wellness practices seem like an indulgence. But instead of viewing these therapeutic sessions as a special treat, you’ll find it easier to stay on top of your stress management by making meditation, bathing and other therapies with healing crystals a part of your everyday routine. We wish you luck!