HOW TO MEDITATE WITH CRYSTALS

For both newcomers to meditation and those who are further in their practice, utilizing tools such as crystals and essential oils can really enhance the meditation experience. Meditating with these materials can help us to feel more grounded, connected and relaxed.

Humans and crystals have an innate connection and working with them can help you to tap into your highest self. They are tools of insight and spirituality and possess powerful energies to work with.

Essential oils, most commonly known as natural health remedies and aromatherapy mood lifters, can also help one to access a deeper and more focused meditative state.

Join us in learning how to use crystals and oils to help connect with your inner world and the earth through the practice of meditation. 

• Light incense and candles
• Put on ambient music or sounds of nature (or any kind of music that soothes you and isn't too distracting)
• Dim the lights or set mood lighting/ open curtains for natural light
• Find space where you want to sit or lay and make it comfortable (use pillows, etc.)

• Sage (white sage, blue sage, mountain sage, black sage, etc.)
• Cedar
• Palo santo
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Pine
• Rosemary
• Frankincense resin
• Incense
• Yerba santa
• Fire safe bowl or shell- abalone shells are often used for their spiritual properties
• Feather to spread around the smoke (optional)

• Clear Quartz- all chakras, particularly crown chakra, universal healing crystal, mental clarity, amplifies other crystals' energies.
• Amethyst- crown chakra, enlightenment, transformation, intuition, calming.
• Rose Quartz- heart chakra, comforting, emotional healing, unconditional love.
• Fluorite- third eye chakra, energy cleansing and balancing, connection to higher purpose. 
• Carnelian- sacral chakra, energy boosting, motivation, creativity, confidence.
• Moonstone- third eye, sacral and crown chakra, removes negativity, balances emotions, spiritual growth, relaxation.
• Citrine- solar plexus chakra, confidence, abundance, warming & energizing.
• Selenite- crown chakra, energy cleansing, renewal, clears mind, protects energetic field.
• Labradorite- throat and third eye chakras, insight, wisdom, spirituality, relieves stress, aura cleansing.
• Black Tourmaline- root chakra, grounding, strong protection stone, removes negativity. 

• Grounding and Spirituality- Vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, cedarwood, myrrh, ylang ylang, patchouli.
• Mental Clarity & Focus- Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Sage, Marjoram.
• Energizing & Confidence- Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, Geranium. 
• Calming & Centering- Lavender, Chamomile, Clary Sage. 

• Diffuser Blends: Mental Focus, Meditation, Balance, Peace & Calming, Enlightenment, Anxiety Relief, Earth Oil, Clarity, Vitality. 
• Roll-Ons (diluted): Earthy Goddess, Happy Oil, Destress Oil, Mental Focus Oil, Comfort & Bliss.
• Mists (diluted): Spark, Destress, Energizing, Encounter, Citrus Lift, Firewood.
• Inhalers: Anxiety Relief, Mental Focus, Peace & Calming, Sleep, Anti Depressant, Sinus Infection. 

• If you are seated: you can hold the crystal(s) in your hand while meditating or create an energy field by placing one in front of you, one behind and one on either side of you. 
• If you are lying down: you may want to assume this pose if you intend on lying the crystal(s) on your body while meditating. You can place them on their corresponding energy centers or "chakras." For example, placing a piece of labradorite on your forehead for the third eye chakra.

• Develop a connection with your crystal and try to pay attention to the ways this is happening-- physical sensations, visuals, colors, etc.
• Then begin to focus on your breath. Breathing is an integral part of meditating. Form a slow and relaxed breathing pattern and focus on it. 
• You may also want to practice visualizations with your crystal while you are meditating. For instance, when you are holding the stone in your hand, imagine its energy flowing through your body. You may want to picture a glowing light that's the same color as the crystal and feel it filling your body and mind.
• Think of your intention but in its simplest form; try not to get too specific in your thoughts and if you do, just gently bring your attention back to your crystal or your breath.

• Hold it in your hand, feeling it's energy and focusing on its properties. The stone you choose to bring should be in line with your intention or to help heal what you are currently struggling with.
• Focus on your breath as you sit with your stone and gently rub it with your thumb. Pay close attention to how the crystal feels and to any physical sensations in your body.
• Hold your stone in your left hand ("receiving" hand), and imagine its energy as a bright white or gold light traveling all the way through your body to your right hand.