Achieving Inner Peace: Meditating With Gem Stones
Meditation can truly help you achieve inner peace. It’s beneficial to your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Through the practice, you can achieve higher states of consciousness, release negative energy, lower your blood pressure, rid your body of tension and increase your awareness. To aid with all of this, many people opt to meditate with crystals and gemstones.
Meditating with gems
Stones and gems can help you to achieve a deeper meditative state. Whether you wear them while meditating (check out the mala bracelet selection) or hold them in your hands. Each stone has certain properties, and you can absorb these properties while you meditate.
Gather stones that you’re interested in. Each stone holds specific properties, so root out the best for you. Lie down on a flat surface and place the stones over the relevant chakras. Once each stone is placed, close your eyes and contemplate the properties of each stone. Feel the negative energy rush from your body and feel the energy of each crystal or gemstone radiate.
The Seven Chakras
The Root Chakra
This is located at the base of your spine. It represents your foundation and feeling of being grounded.
Sacral Chakra
This is located in your lower abdomen, about two inches below your navel. It is representative of our connection to others and our ability to accept them and new experiences.
Solar Plexus Chakra
This chakra is in your upper abdomen in the stomach area. It reflects your ability to be confident and in control of your life.
Heart Chakra
This is, unsurprisingly, located in your chest, just above your heart. It represents your ability to love.
Throat Chakra
Again, the location of this chakra is fairly clear. It’s your throat. This chakra represents your ability to communicate.
Third Eye Chakra
The notable third eye chakra is located on your forehead, between your eyes. It reflects your ability to focus and see the bigger picture of the world.
Crown Chakra
The final chakra is the crown chakra. It is at the top of your head and is the highest chakra. This is representative of your ability to be fully spiritually connected.
Popular Stone Properties
Amethyst
Da Vinci claimed that this stone rids the mind of evil thoughts and increases your intelligence. Amethyst increases psychic abilities and intuition. It also a symbol of peace and unification.
Blue Lace Agate
Enhances grace. Lightens the heart. Holds soothing properties. Can calm the mind. Releases stress. Reduces anxiety.
Jade
Jade is considered to improve energy and prolong life. It is supposed to balance body and mind. It is a firm favorite in countries such as China.
Moonstone
Moonstone serves to make you feel safe. It brings a sense of “home.” This gem is particularly great if you’re traveling or feeling homesick.
Jasper
The properties of Jasper have been appreciated since ancient times. Legend dictates that it wards off evil spirits. People have long claimed that it aids concentration and helps to channel positive energy into action.
Crystal Quartz
Crystal quartz is cool and calm. It’s soothing. It’s a breath of fresh air. It is sharp and clear. This stone greatly aids your perception. It’s like a pair of glasses for the soul.
Rose Quartz
Just looking at this stone brings love, romance, and beauty to mind. Use it to heal the heart chakra. This stone will help you to develop strong and lasting friendships and relationships.
Sapphire
Sapphire enhances creative powers. It focuses thought and encourages faithfulness and loyalty.
