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Crystal therapy views the body as a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual whole. This introduction to the use of crystals covers the choosing and storing of crystals, pendulum dowsing, kinesiology, and self-testing, among other applications.This comprehensive guide explains how crystals can be used to bring well-being to all areas of life. It shows how to choose, cleanse, and explore the properties of different crystals. There are plenty of simple healing layouts for the beginner to increase confidence and skill, plus more detailed information for those already familiar with the field of crystal healing.The book includes: A historical survey of the use of crystals in healing across the world.Information on how to use kinesiology, pendulum dowsing and intuitive procedures to discover the most effective and safe treatments for each individual.Unique and original crystal placements to balance the chakras, subtle bodies, and meridian system of the body.Safe, effective, emotional stress-release techniques.Categorisation of crystal function by colour and indications of personal balance and imbalance using colour as a key.

This is a concise guide to using crystals for health, harmony and happiness, shown in over 150 photographs. It shows you how to use crystals for increased energy or relaxation, and improved powers of concentration. You can discover how crystals can work with the body's powerful chakra system. There are simple visualization techniques and exercises to introduce you to the art of crystal meditation. It also covers healing placements to help treat a variety of conditions, such as muscular aches and pains, stress and headaches. The ancient traditions of crystal healing are undergoing a revival, and this handy guide explains how they can bring real benefits and lasting changes to our modern lives. The first part of the book allows you to learn how to choose, care for and wear your gems, how the shade of a crystal indicates its main energy function, and how to balance the chakras using crystals. The second section suggests how to use crystals to relieve pain, aid restful sleep and release stress, as well as how to place crystals around the home or office to enhance your surroundings, and bring a balancing and cleansing influence to your environment.

This guide will help you learn about the vital energies of nature and how you can work to harness them, allowing you to enhance your mental state and give you peace of mind. With an in-depth analysis of the powers and qualities of over 60 individual crystals, this book will guide you through which stones you can use to help your physical health, happiness, well-being, and even living environment.

Crystals have been used as a complementary therapy to relieve both physical and emotional ailments for centuries. Through their unique vibrational resonances, these beautiful gemstones are able to restore balance to the body's energy systems and enhance our spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.Using clear, step-by-step instructions, fully illustrated layouts and guided meditations, The Practical Guide to Crystal Healing reveals how crystals can be used to heal the body, balance the mind and feed the spirit.It identifies key crystals for a variety of illnesses and situations - from insomnia, migraines and depression to the upheaval of moving house - and explains how, by harnessing the power of crystals, we can achieve harmony in all spheres of our life.

The Essential Guide to Crystals is an authoritative, superbly illustrated book that displays crystals in all their dazzling beauty and reveals every aspect of their ancient, mysterious power. It covers the many ways in which crystals can be used to heal our spirit and otherwise enhance our life. An introductory section presents a historical overview and then gives guidance on techniques such as crystal healing and meditation, the use of amulets and birthstones, and working with crystals that correspond to our auras, chakras or reflexology points. The Essential Guide to Crystals guides readers through how to build up and maintain a collection. The second and main section of the book gives an in-depth profile of over 100 crystals, arranged according to colour groups. For each crystal there is a full-colour photograph, with descriptive text and reference notes on appearance, healing properties and other practical uses, as well as associated myths and legends. Key words identify each crystal so you can pick the stone to suit your needs, whether your purpose is cleansing, soothing or energising. The Essential Guide to Crystals is the perfect gift for any crystal lover, healer or collector.

Little bigger than a fingernail, Celtic Coins are one of the richest sources of Celtic art in the world, and yet few people are even aware that they exist. With their strange otherworldly designs they evoke a forgotten time of magical beasts, amulets, druids and spirit helpers. In this extraordinary pocket volume, incredibly the first of its kind, Celtic coin artist and researcher Simon Lilly unveils the amazing lost world of early European art hidden in museums and private collections across the planet. With hundreds of original drawings by the author. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.