The crystals work because as they form..ie grow over millions of years in the ground, they obtain and necessitate a particular energy, which worn close to the body, feeds back into or resonates with the body.
I am reading a book about it (Stones of the New Consciousness) and also experimenting in my daily life. (there're pics in my gallery of me wearing certain crystals)
"the ability of biological organisms to form fluid structures of some rigidity in an aqueous environment is central to the existence of life on this planet.” James L. Oschman, who authored Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, echoes this sentiment by stating that “crystalline arrangements are the rule, not the exception, in living systems.” He also states that, “Crystalline components of the living matrix act as a coherent molecular antenna, radiating and receiving signals.”
"The way to tune this antenna is through the repetition of such practices as yoga, martial arts or even playing an instrument. These disciplines also involve entrainment, which is mindfulness of breathing and heartbeat rhythms that bring the body and brainwave activity into a synchronous, harmonious state. Entrainment of the crystalline matrix in this way brings the entire being into a state of coherence. In other words, the whole being becomes one big, resonant antenna."
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So basically I am saying I expect you can get into these resonant states by skiing.. and I don't mean adrenaline-based (ie fear-based) skiing, rather skiing where you should feel like smiling.
Basically wearing crystals for me supercharges the heart-based awareness I've been talking about (even further amplified by the music.)
The key is to find the right crystals and right music for you. Every crystal feels different but the ones that jump out at you are the ones to use because you are resonating with them. The placement on the body is also another art/science.
"A crystal is just a rock with really well-sorted atoms that fit neatly together in a regular pattern."
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You can call it all bullshit, but at the end of the day if it makes you a better skier.. ie faster, bigger, more relaxed, happier.. then it'd be foolish to ignore.
I've used crystals in healing sore bones and muscles: quartz emits far-infrared rays and negative ions which are both scientifically measurable.
check out this interesting video of
melting water on a hand, quartz or bottle cap.
