{"id":10946,"date":"2022-04-06T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=10946"},"modified":"2026-10-31T22:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T20:22:51","slug":"best-crystals-for-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-crystals-for-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Crystals for Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"key-takeaways mb-10 rounded-sm border border-accent\/30 bg-secondary p-6 md:mb-12 md:p-8 wp-block-vacayou-magazine-key-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n\t<h2 id=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" class=\"mb-4 font-serif text-2xl leading-tight font-medium text-foreground\">\n\t\tSnapshot\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul class=\"list-disc space-y-2 pl-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tCrystals for meditation are stones that practitioners hold or keep nearby as a focal point, and although evidence for crystal healing is limited, research strongly supports meditation\u2019s benefits for mental health.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tFor grounding and vitality, many meditators reach for darker stones like hematite and black tourmaline.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tMoonstone and blue calcite are traditional picks for calm and relaxation, especially when runaway thoughts make it hard to settle in.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tFor focus, amethyst and clear quartz are among the most popular crystals, valued for helping quiet mental chatter.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tPractitioners suggest cleansing a new crystal and setting an intention before your first session, which turns the stone into a simple cue to slow down.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crystals are more than just pretty rocks. Healers and meditators across many cultures have reached for them for thousands of years. While there is little evidence to support the efficacy of crystals as a healing property, there are numerous scientific studies to support the effects of meditation on mental health. Bring one into your meditation practice, and a pretty rock becomes a small, steady anchor for self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-crystals-for-meditation-sorted-by-intention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Crystals for Meditation, Sorted by Intention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10974\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"image of a bowl of rose quartz crystals for meditation with several other healing crystal and smudge sticks\" class=\"wp-post-10946 wp-image-10974\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650993724\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2048,h_1365,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993724\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729\/crystals-for-meditation-PamWalker68-iStock-1318237729.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meditation ranks as one of the simplest ways to care for your mental health. A daily practice can ease stress and give your overall well-being a boost. Fitting meditation into your routine doesn\u2019t take much. Even a <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/cultivate-meditation-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">few minutes<\/a> in a quiet corner can make a difference, whether that\u2019s first thing in the morning or on your lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For deeper progress, many structured programs suggest two daily sessions of between 15 and 30 minutes over one to five months. You don\u2019t need special equipment to meditate. Still, small details can shape how deep a session goes, and that\u2019s where crystals come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many meditators use crystals as a focal point, and each stone is traditionally linked to a different intention, from calm to focus. Not sure which crystal is <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/crystal-healing-therapies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best suited<\/a> to you? We\u2019ve rounded up the best crystals for meditation, sorted by purpose, to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-purpose-vitality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose \u2014 Vitality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10972\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc1OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Shungite beads on buddha\" class=\"wp-post-10946 wp-image-10972\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650993731\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 759\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_759,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993731\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_222,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993731\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_569,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993731\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_445,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993731\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993731\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite\/crystals-for-meditation-Shungite.jpg?_i=AA 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meditation may look simple, since you\u2019re just sitting comfortably with your eyes closed. Reaching a deep meditative state still takes emotional and mental control. Staying grounded in the present moment is easier when you feel both physically and energetically well, and that\u2019s where vitality comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many crystals formed deep in the earth over millions of years, and practitioners believe they hold some of its grounding energy. That makes them a popular choice when you need an energy boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following stones come with nurturing energies and help you stay grounded and centered during long meditations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hematite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fossilized Palm Roots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black Tourmaline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shungite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maligano Jasper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Tree Agate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-purpose-calm-amp-relaxation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose \u2014 Calm &amp; Relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10968\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc1OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Angelite crystals\" class=\"wp-post-10946 wp-image-10968\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650993751\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 759\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_759,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993751\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_222,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993751\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_569,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993751\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_445,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993751\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993751\/magazine\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite\/crystals-for-meditation-Angelite.jpg?_i=AA 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned earlier, various cultures have used crystals for centuries\u00a0to harness calming, peaceful energies. A calm, relaxed mind makes deeper meditation possible. Many meditators turn to soothing crystals to help quiet the runaway thoughts that break their concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each stone is traditionally linked to its own gentle energy, so trust your instincts and choose the ones you feel most drawn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moonstone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Calcite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selenite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celestite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angelite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Chalcedony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Howlite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-purpose-mental-focus-amp-concentration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose \u2014 Mental Focus &amp; Concentration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10977\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"amethyst crystals on plate\" class=\"wp-post-10946 wp-image-10977\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650993720\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993720\/magazine\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash\/crystals-for-mediation-amethyst-gabby-conde-Aq3gdUa_PV8-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wandering thoughts can significantly affect the quality of your meditation; when you can&#8217;t quiet your mind chatter, you can&#8217;t access the deeper levels of your being to resonate with high-vibration universal energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many practitioners believe crystals emit subtle vibrations that link the mind to universal energy, and they reach for them to sink into deeper meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amethyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lapis Lazuli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labradorite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuummite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seraphinite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moldavite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-prepare-your-crystals-for-meditation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Your Crystals for Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10971\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Meditating Practice with the Healing Energy of Crystals\" class=\"wp-post-10946 wp-image-10971\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650993734\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2048,h_1365,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993734\/magazine\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390\/prepare-crystal-for-meditation-microgen-iStock-1226255390.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give a new crystal, or one that\u2019s been sitting in a drawer, a good cleanse before your first session. A soft cloth whisks off the dust, and practitioners believe a cleanse also clears away any energy the stone has absorbed from its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, set an intention. Hold the stone for a moment and think about what you\u2019d like from your practice. Many meditators find this small ritual brings a sense of serenity that lingers well after they open their eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your crystal in your hand or on a shelf in your meditation corner, and let it mark the start of each session. Using crystals for meditation is simple once you know how. 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Many people still find them helpful as a focal point, since holding a stone gives a wandering mind something tangible to return to, and the meditation itself delivers the proven benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do you cleanse a crystal?<\/strong><br>Popular methods include leaving a crystal in moonlight overnight or passing it through incense smoke. Skip water for softer stones like selenite, which can get damaged when wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystals are more than just pretty rocks. Healers and meditators across many cultures have reached for them for thousands of years. While there is little evidence to support the efficacy of crystals as a healing property, there are numerous scientific studies to support the effects of meditation on mental health. 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