A traditional guide to healing

Sometimes finding calm means going back to one’s roots. The concept of using crystals for healing has been around for a long time, but with celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Adele and Victoria Beckham going public about using crystal therapy, it is becoming the new trend on social media. Various crystals and minerals are placed on or around a fully clothed person to induce deep relaxation, release stress and pain, and promote energy balance within the physical and subtle bodies. Ahor As, a consultant therapist from Manipur who works at the Old School Brindavanam, a wellness retreat in Hyderabad, says that sleep deprivation is one of the most common complaints they address using crystal therapy. Rooted in ancient traditions, these therapies are based on the belief that crystals carry unique vibrational energies that can interact with the body’s energy fields, or chakras, to restore balance and well-being.