Crystals are naturally occurring minerals with a unique crystal structure, formed under pressure over millions of years. Crystals have been fashionably used by the Greeks and Romans to rub stones on their soldiers bodies before they went into battle, precious stones were used to enhance health, and set in crowns, tiaras and jewellery adopted by royalty to radiate their power.
Fast forward to the 21st century and crystals are still being used but still a lot of people are unsure how they actually work? So I thought it might be useful to shed some light on crystals and how it works. We all know we have those friends that make us hyper and feel happy, friends that chill us down and feel relaxed, we all have a favourite lipstick shade that makes us feel pretty and confident, that go to jumper that you throw on you after a long day at work or collage to get that comfortable 'at home' feeling.
Well crystals can be just like that. A bespoke tool kit where each stone promotes its own power that resonates with your energy, your vibe to heighten or change your mood or natural vibration. Happy, sad, feeling lost, insecure, stressed you name it there is a crystal to support you. Crystals work to heal or realign your own energy, that vibe within to help us feel more alive and to bring our goals, desires at finger tips reach. They are hear to help us glow, to shine a light on these features of our self that we wish to brighten. They are here to guide us, to work with us in the life long process of letting go of what does not serve us.
Recently I took a School of Rocks course in London with She's Lost Control in Shorditch so that I could incorporate some crystal work into my yoga classes and workshops. I find my students really enjoy learning more about crystals and what it can do for their bodies relating to chakras, meditation, and our general moods. It was so interesting to learn about the basics of crystals, crystal grids and mapping and intention setting something I am looking forward to sharing in my classes soon.
One great crystal and healing shop in Dublin I really recommend is called Dervish on Aungier Street. They have so many different types of crystals and the staff in there are super friendly and knowledgeable about the precious stones. Take a visit next time you are in that part of town, highly recommend!