The Yogi Blog

Learn how to physically cleanse, charge, and program selenite. In metaphysical belief, selenite is often paired with other crystals. Read our blog on working with and activating selenite to learn more.

Many people use chakra crystals and stones as a focus for balancing and cleansing the chakras in their meditation practice. In metaphysical belief, each chakra has a resonance, or vibration, that is better aligned to the energetic impulses of some crystals than others, and the most common way to differentiate these is through color. For example, black tourmaline is linked with the Base or Root chakra and is traditionally associated with grounding and stability.

Malas have been used for thousands of years for spiritual purposes. Today people use them for a wide variety of reasons including meditation, yoga, and even fashion.

In yogic tradition, the 7 chakras are described as centers of energy, and many people use these affirmations as a way to reflect on their thoughts, feelings and the world around them.

The traditional meaning and symbolism of 14 popular gemstones, from agate and amethyst to turquoise and tourmaline, with each stone's birthstone month.