What is gem therapy?
Gem therapy, also known as crystal healing or gemstone therapy, is a form of alternative medicine that uses gemstones or crystals to promote healing. Practitioners of gem therapy believe that gemstones and crystals have specific properties that can help to balance the body's energy and promote healing. This is based on the belief that gemstones and crystals vibrate at different frequencies, and that these vibrations can help to balance the body's energy and promote healing.
Gemstones can be used in a variety of ways in gem therapy, such as:
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Wearing them as jewelry: This allows the person to be in contact with the gemstone's energy throughout the day.
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Placing them on or around the body during a healing session: This allows the gemstone's energy to interact with the person's energy field, promoting healing.
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Meditating with them: Holding a gemstone during meditation can help to focus the mind and promote a sense of inner peace.
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Incorporating them into a home or office: Placing gemstones in different areas of the home or office can help to promote a sense of balance and harmony.
Practitioners of gem therapy often use different gemstones and crystals depending on the individual's specific needs. For example, a practitioner might use rose quartz to promote emotional healing, or amethyst to promote spiritual awareness.
The color of a gemstone is considered important in gem therapy. Some practitioners use the CHAKRA SYSTEM, which is a belief system in Hindu and yoga tradition that there are seven energy centers in the body, as a guide. Each chakra is associated with a specific color and gemstones, and practitioners might use different gemstones to balance the energy in each chakra. For example, red gemstones such as rubies or garnets are associated with the root chakra and are believed to increase physical energy and vitality, while blue stones like sapphires or aquamarine are associated with the throat chakra and believed to promote communication and calmness.
The shape and size of a gemstone is also thought to play a role. Gemstones with pointed or angular shapes, such as diamonds or emeralds, are believed to provide focus, concentration, and clarity of thoughts. Round or circular stones, such as pearls or opals, are believed to promote balance, well-being and a harmonious flow of energy. Large gemstones are deemed to provide strong and powerful energy, while smaller ones provide more subtle energy.
Some practitioners of gem therapy also use specific techniques like layouts, grids, and elixir, a method of infusing water with the energy of a gemstone, to enhance the healing properties of the gemstones.
Gem therapy is often used to treat a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual issues. Some people use gem therapy to help with specific health concerns, such as reducing stress and anxiety or to improve sleep, while others use it for spiritual growth, emotional healing, or to balance the body's energy.
It is important to note that gem therapy is considered an alternative or complementary form of medicine and not a substitute for conventional medical treatment. As with other alternative therapies, gem therapy has not been scientifically proven and its effectiveness is still under debate. It's always important to consult with a qualified practitioner before using gemstones as a form of treatment and also to consult with a doctor or healthcare professional before use.