Kashiraja

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Using stones to enhance sankalpa (intention) in yoga

Another great way to enhance your intention or prayer is by imploring the use of crystals or natural earth stones into your practice and into your teaching. a specific frequency of energy, or light, falls within a specific pattern and, therefore, emit a specific color. this phenomenon can be applied to earth stones in the study of metaphysics, loosely defined as the study of what is beyond physical form. beyond the physical properties of each stone lies a specific purpose. typically, a stone’s color will be a good indicator as to what its purpose is in relation to. when compared to the colors of the chakras, such as the royal blue stone lapis lazuli being good for clearing out and opening up the throat chakra.

Some good stones and their brief uses (for more info look to “the crystal bible”):

Volcanic rocks or rose quartz : grounding and balancing for the primal force
carnelian: calms temperament and balances ability to create with personal intention
citrine: promotes confidence and helps develop one’s personality
jade: healing for the heart and emotional matters
lapis lazuli: opens and promotes truth speaking and healing of the throat chakra
amethyst: opens third eye and enhances intuition
quartz : strengthens connection to spirit

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