What Are De-Stress Gems? Crystals and Stones for Stress Relief
This De-Stress Gems blog is for both men and women, but let’s face if you are a woman, you are going to love it because most women love gems! I mean, ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!’ Yes? The ‘De-Stress Gems’ in this blog are actually stones and crystals…to me, these are gems because they will have a positive effect on any stress you may have.
Crystal and Stone Basics: Uppers vs. Grounding Stones
Let’s start with some basics about crystals and stones. Some are uppers; they stimulate. Other stones and crystals balance and ground your energy. I will speak to those stones which balance and ground you. I will also give you a super-cool bonus suggestion to both heal and chill!
Best Stones to Relax, Ground and Re-Balance Your Energy
The best stones to relax you….Drum roll, please. These are Boji rocks and Shungite stones. Boji rocks, aka Kansas pop rocks, have been here since the creation of planet Earth. They are found in southwest Kansas. I was originally told they were found on slate deposits. I recently read they were embedded in Earth pyramids, which seem to be gradually coming to the surface. Bojis are made from pyrite, marcasite or jarosite.
How to Use Boji Rocks for Grounding and Stress Relief
Whatever… you need to know that they come in pairs. The smooth, round ones are female, and the rougher ones are regarded as male. Holding them will relax and ground your energy. If you tend to feel out of your body or overwhelmed by other people’s energy, thoughts, etc., these are excellent stones to keep you rooted in your own body both physically and energetically!
How to Store and Care for Your Boji Rocks
Take care to keep Boji rocks on organic material. I have one I keep in a leather pouch, and others I keep in a nest of twigs. They will apparently disintegrate if you keep them on a metal surface.
I go through phases. There was a time when you could not part me from my Boji rocks. I carried them to India with me. And I remember when I found myself sitting in a meeting of over 50 psychics, the energy was super intense. I held onto my Boji!
Shungite: The Grounding Black Stone for Focus and Calm
You can purchase Shungite as jewelry, pendants, and bracelets. So easy to wear and use. A male colleague has an ankle bracelet of Shungite. He uses it when teaching online to keep him grounded for his ten-hour-a-day, four-day seminars.
Shungite is a grounding stone. It is a lustrous black stone, found in Russia. It consists of 98% carbon. I give mine to clients from time to time, a 6″ long round stick of Shungite and one of soapstone to hold to bring calm and balance their chakras. This combo works especially well.
Shungite is a wonderful stone for when you are feeling ‘flier,’ ungrounded, and not present or in situations where you need to focus. It is simply divine, beautiful and centering.
I don’t remember how I came to be connected to Boji rocks. My first experience of Shungite happened when I went to a gem and mineral show in downtown Montreal. The energy was intense. I was simply drawn to the one space of calm in front of a booth of Shungite.
Cool Stone Therapy: A Chilling Bonus Stress Relief Technique
You have probably heard of hot stone massage, which can be deeply relaxing. If you are hot, however, and need to chill, try putting a few flat stones like agate or obsidian into the freezer. They are not as frigid as ice cubes, and they feel so good when you place them on your temples, back of your neck and even over your eyes or right beneath your collar bones. Place them where you need them. Great for headaches!
Start Using De-Stress Gems to Reduce Your Stress Today
I hope you enjoyed this brief foray into the world of De-Stress Gems. I was once married to a crystal shaman. And I have any number of stories to share. He wasn’t a teacher, so I taught his courses, and also the crystals themselves taught me.
Crystals and gemstones are valuable. They can be very beautiful, and they also have vibration. We mere mortals, are electromagnetic, bio-electric beings affected not only by others but also the vibrations around us. Healing comes when we attune to the vibrations, sounds, and colours that are appropriate for us. Healing comes when you allow for healing. Stones help… Ready to go deeper? Explore crystal healing for awakening and discover how external energies also shape your inner world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best stones for grounding and stress relief?
The best stones to relax you....Drum roll, please. These are Boji rocks and Shungite stones. Boji rocks, aka Kansas pop rocks, have been here since the creation of planet Earth. Shungite is a grounding stone. It is a lustrous black stone, found in Russia. It consists of 98% carbon.
How do you use Boji rocks for stress and grounding?
Holding them will relax and ground your energy. If you tend to feel out of your body or overwhelmed by other people's energy, thoughts, etc., these are excellent stones to keep you rooted in your own body both physically and energetically. Take care to keep Boji rocks on organic material — they will apparently disintegrate if you keep them on a metal surface.
Can you use cold stones for stress relief and headaches?
Try putting a few flat stones like agate or obsidian into the freezer. They are not as frigid as ice cubes, and they feel so good when you place them on your temples, back of your neck and even over your eyes or right beneath your collar bones. Great for headaches!
