Getting started
To get started meditating with crystals, you’ll require your chosen crystal bracelets as well as a willingness to practice, particularly if meditation is new to you.
“The key issue to meditation is to practice at least once a week and integrate it into your self-care routine. In many cases, if you’re too busy or are tired or sick and need to do to practice it now more than any other time before,” says Boote.
When it’s time to begin, set the mood. Find a space in which you’re not disturbed setting the thermostat at an appropriate temperature, and alter the lighting to give the most relaxing, comfortable feel.
If you’re already a veteran meditation practitioner, you may incorporate the crystal into your existing exercise.
You can also add instruments such as
- candles
- essential oils
- incense
- images of ancestors
- images of inspiring figures, such as the Buddha
- sacred objects
Also, keep the crystals you’ll utilize on hand.
Cleansing
You’ll need to wash your crystals prior to beginning. It’s as easy as:
- passing your crystal through incense and the smoke of sage
- using sound, like chanting or singing bowls
- exposing your crystal to the lighting of the moon or the sun for several hours
- setting your crystal under running water
- Submerging your crystal into salt water
- placing your crystal in a container of rice brown
Certain cleansing techniques are suitable just for specific crystals so be sure to conduct the necessary research prior to beginning.
Grounding
Following that, according to Boote, is to connect with the highest level of your self.
- “Ground yourself and ask your highest self and highest beings to help you in this session,” she says. “Set your intention that any information or actions are for the highest good of humanity.”
- In the next step, you can ask your crystals for permission to use their vibrations. Connect to your inner senses and listen the crystals for an answer.
- “Connect to your breath and the crystal vibrations, keep your breath relaxed, and see where the energies take you,” Boote says. “Some people like to shut their eyes — but to keep a level of alertness, I find it better to keep them half open.”
- If you are noticing your mind wandering, don’t worry.
- “Any distracting thoughts are normal,” Boote suggests. “Acknowledge and send them off. You might be experiencing experiences from crystals such as visions, vibrations or thoughts.”
Watch your timing
According to Boote the crystals shouldn’t sit in your body for more than 20 minutes.
“If you feel uncomfortable with the crystals before then, take them down immediately and drink water,” she states.
The practice should be closed
Once the meditation is over, gradually become aware of the space.
“You might want to stretch and wiggle fingers and toes,” says Boote. “Don’t rush, take a drink of water to detoxify, and be aware of your experience and feelings.”
If you regularly meditate, Boote recommends you add crystals only once a week.
“You’re working with some powerful energies,” Boote explains. “You need time to assimilate and get rid of any negative vibrations.”
Then, Boote says to remember that meditation is a lengthy trip that can take many years. Do not rush!