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Sarah Wayt When you start working with crystals, you also need to think about their care. As you use your crystals regularly, you’ll build up a personal link with them, attuning them to your body’s unique energies. You can also charge them up from other sources of magical energy, such as the Moon. As you use the … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Charge Crystals
The nervous system works as a whole, but as it is so complex in both structure and functioning it is usually divided into separate subsystems – the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The central nervous system, or CNS, consists of the brain and spinal cord. These structures cor-ordinate and oversee all other parts of … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Central Nervous System Works
When you do energy work or perform meditation, you can become ‘ungrounded’ afterwards. This can be described as a sensation of dislocation. You may feel light-headed or like you are floating above yourself. Your energies are disconnected from your environment. Performing a grounding exercise can help reconnect you to the present. A Spiritual Anchor If … Read moreCrystal Work: Understanding Crystal Grounding
When you perform crystal healing, you may prefer to use a layout of a number of stones, rather than a single crystal. You can use some layouts on yourself and others on friends, as some require crystals being positioned in places that a person cannot physically reach. You can place layouts anywhere on the body, … Read moreCrystal Work: Healing with Crystal Layouts
Crystals are composed of minerals, and are therefore part of the Earth to which we all belong. Their fantastic colours come from the precise alignments of their molecules and the energy given off as these molecules vibrate. These energy vibrations can be harnessed and attuned to the energy of your ‘subtle body’ – or soul … Read moreCrystal Work: Healing with Crystals
Our bodies contain seven energy centres, known as Chakras, that govern energy flow and the interaction of our physical and spiritual bodies. These Chakras run through your body along a horizontal line, from the top of your head to the base of your spine. Colour influences nearly all aspects of our lives, affecting our thoughts, … Read moreChakra Work: Crystals and your Chakras
Today’s society seems to have rediscovered the magic of crystals. It’s amazing how many people wear stones in jewellery, and how many have them placed around the house. This is not a new trend – our fascination with crystals stretches back to the stone age. Ancient and Modern Virtually every culture and religion throughout history … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Crystals
What are Hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers that travel around the body in the bloodstream. They are produced in specific sites, but each hormone affects only cells that have the correct receptor molecules on their surface. These cells may be in another part of the body. This receptor mechanism – also known as ‘lock and … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Hormonal System Works
The immune system is responsible for defending and protecting the body against infection and disease, yet some people are unfamiliar with it. The lymphatic system is the body’s main immune pathway. The spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow also help immunity. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels similar to veins. Tiny lymphatic capillaries … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Immune System Works
Vertebrae – our very own stacking system The back is an amazing structure. As its central support there are 33 vertebrae balancing on top of each other, held together by ligaments and cushioned by intervertebral disks. There are seven cervical vertebrae, which are the smallest and most flexible. The top two have very specific functions. … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Back Works