Benefits of incorporating gemstones into your yoga practice

Gemstones are some of the most beautiful minerals that mother earth has gifted to the universe.  Elegant in appearance and radiant in color, they have been associated with mystical healing as far as 4 BC.

These beautiful minerals are natural formed and gain their appearance due to changes they undergo from the sun, rain, heat, cold, and wind pressure.

For centuries, astrologers have associated gemstones to the influences of the planets, the sun and the moon. Cosmic influences are thought to transpire through heavenly bodies via the colors of gemstones.

Incorporating crystals, gems and precious stones is also thought to improve one’s yoga practice. Gemstones are associated with bringing new intentions, energies and powers into one’s life when used in yogic practices.

Here, we will discuss three gemstones and the powers associated with them.

1.              Quartz

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on earth, after feldspar. This stone is thought to be able to boost one’s clarity and power.  Traditionally, the transparent, colorless rock is referred to as quartz. It is a thought to be adaptable and versatile. Thought to be able to unlock spiritual growth and psychic abilities, it’s a very powerful healing stone. Its healing powers are thought to be able to release both physical and emotional pain.

2.              Amethyst

Amethyst is a popular form of quartz formed when there is an abundance of iron in the area of its formation. Purple in color, this stone is thought to be able to boost peace and stability. It is a popular form of quartz formed when there is an abundance of iron in the area of its formation.

Also thought as a healing stone, it is ideal for meditation and can help create balance, peace and patience. Increasing inner strength, emotional stability and flexibility are also additional benefits that are thought to transpire from the powers of Amethyst.

3.              Moonstone

Moonstone is feldspar that has pearly and opalescent schiller. The Greeks and the Romans associated moonstones with their lunar deities. It is thought to be able to boost intuition. It is also thought to increase wisdom and sensitivity, with the ability to bring abundance into one’s life.

It’s a stone that comes in various shades and varieties. Other powers associated with the stone are: protection during challenging times and relieving tension caused through emotional stress.

Do you use gemstones in your yoga practice?

At LankanSapphires, we have an abundance of Quarts, Amethyst and Moonstones (and many more) gemstones. We would love to customize it for you in a way that you can use it in your yoga / meditation practice.

Feel free to drop us a line with the design you have in mind. We’d love to get in touch and see how we can help!

Please note that the benefits and powers mentioned here are not scientifically proven. As mentioned in the beginning of the article, these are benefits that astrologers and yogis have long associated with the gemstones mentioned with the article.