What is Lithotherapy?
Lithotherapy is an energy healing technique like many others and actually employs the fundamentals of many different techniques enhanced and incorporated into one.
Massage, meditation, past life regression, auric cleansing, restructuring and healing of the energy bodies and even pet and plant care are all part of what Lithotherapy has to offer.
Massage, meditation, past life regression, auric cleansing, restructuring and healing of the energy bodies and even pet and plant care are all part of what Lithotherapy has to offer.
Origin
There are quite a few examples of crystals and minerals being used in healing therapies by many different cultures around the world and even the Bible is packed with crystal references.
So far, we have found records noting crystal therapy from ancient Egypt, in India's Ayurvedic records and also in traditional Chinese medicine from around five thousand years ago, all describing the healing properties of crystals and minerals. I have also found references to the use of crystals and minerals in American Shamanic work and they are also used by Sangomas in Africa .
So far, we have found records noting crystal therapy from ancient Egypt, in India's Ayurvedic records and also in traditional Chinese medicine from around five thousand years ago, all describing the healing properties of crystals and minerals. I have also found references to the use of crystals and minerals in American Shamanic work and they are also used by Sangomas in Africa .
Overview
There are a number of ways in which crystals can be used during a treatment.
However you choose to use your crystals, it is important to remember that the stone itself is not going to magically fix you simply because you bought the prettiest, clearest, most expensive etc. one in the bunch. No, the intent and skill with which it is used is crucial and variations of intentions have various effects on crystals and their ability to transmit beneficial energy.
Although some crystals do work automatically, many need cleansing and healing from their handling and mining process before they can be used to their full potential. There is also a huge difference between a mineral or crystal simply placed somewhere and one who's energy/vibration is being directed consciously...
It is crucial to learn to trust and recognize your intuition when working with crystals and minerals. Simply following book knowledge will help to some extent, but not listening to your 'gut' will see you missing out on tremendous healing and development opportunities.
Crystals and minerals enhance our already inherent potential, helping us to again tap into and explore our highest abilities. Different types of minerals and crystals all have different frequencies and shed light on different areas of our being. It is therefore good to know the properties of the crystal you are using so as to aid and not hinder your progress. When drawn to a specific mineral or when one spontaneously comes to you, looking up the properties of that mineral will help you see what you need to be working on and what you are currently being assisted with.
- Elixers
- Jewelry
- Healing sets or individual crystals carried on your person for ongoing, daily assistance or during a time of need.
- 'Laying on of stones' during an energetic reconstruction of the aura and chakras
- Crystals placed in your environment to enhance your living and working space
- Transmission and amplification of long distance healing
However you choose to use your crystals, it is important to remember that the stone itself is not going to magically fix you simply because you bought the prettiest, clearest, most expensive etc. one in the bunch. No, the intent and skill with which it is used is crucial and variations of intentions have various effects on crystals and their ability to transmit beneficial energy.
Although some crystals do work automatically, many need cleansing and healing from their handling and mining process before they can be used to their full potential. There is also a huge difference between a mineral or crystal simply placed somewhere and one who's energy/vibration is being directed consciously...
It is crucial to learn to trust and recognize your intuition when working with crystals and minerals. Simply following book knowledge will help to some extent, but not listening to your 'gut' will see you missing out on tremendous healing and development opportunities.
Crystals and minerals enhance our already inherent potential, helping us to again tap into and explore our highest abilities. Different types of minerals and crystals all have different frequencies and shed light on different areas of our being. It is therefore good to know the properties of the crystal you are using so as to aid and not hinder your progress. When drawn to a specific mineral or when one spontaneously comes to you, looking up the properties of that mineral will help you see what you need to be working on and what you are currently being assisted with.
References
(These links are for Amazon.com to give you an idea what you are looking for, but most bookshops and esoteric suppliers stock her works or can order them for you...)
The most complete modern works on the healing properties of gems I have found so far are the books done by Bachelor of Science holder Melody: Love is in the earth. I recommend them for anyone serious about using crystals in healing. This is a remarkable compilation of the metaphysical properties of gems and minerals and though all of them are good I suggest investing in Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals - The Reference Book Describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mine... for the descriptions and then the photo edition Love Is in the Earth - Mineralogical Pictorial: Treasures of the Earth for looking up crystals visually.
The most complete modern works on the healing properties of gems I have found so far are the books done by Bachelor of Science holder Melody: Love is in the earth. I recommend them for anyone serious about using crystals in healing. This is a remarkable compilation of the metaphysical properties of gems and minerals and though all of them are good I suggest investing in Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals - The Reference Book Describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mine... for the descriptions and then the photo edition Love Is in the Earth - Mineralogical Pictorial: Treasures of the Earth for looking up crystals visually.