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5 Healing Crystals That You Need To Have Going Into 2019

Make this one a good one.

The State University of New York at Stony Brook

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With 2019 right around the corner, it's important that we all start the new year right. What's a better way to start fresh than surrounding yourself with healing crystals and stones that are meant to bring good energy? For centuries, people have used stones and crystals for different purposes, mostly for healing properties. The reason why people used them was that they provided a connection between the user and the Earth. Using healing crystals is a spiritual practice that creates a bond between the person and nature.

Below is a list of five essential crystals and stones that you should have for the beginning of the new year. Each stone contains a different purpose and energy that's meant to make your 2019 a more positive year. All of them can be found on this online shop to purchase healing crystals.

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Health and Wellness

6 Reasons Why Meditation Is Necessary In College

Meditating isn't just for old people and fit ladies who do yoga, it's for you, too.

North Carolina State University

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Sitting alone in silence for 20 minutes when you have papers due and a test the next day may seem like a complete waste of time to the average college kid, but honestly, that 20 minutes of meditation can help you out a lot more than you think. Meditating is an easy skill you can learn, all it takes is some practice. In my opinion, it's one of the most important skills you can learn in your life and can be especially useful for students. There are a lot of benefits to meditating!

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I Use Crystals To Heal And Why You Should, Too

Align your chakras, open your third eye, etc.

Shippensburg University

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I Use Crystals To Heal And Why You Should, Too

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People will always be critics of crystal healing, saying that they're just rocks and they won't help your mental state. However, after participating in crystal healing for 2-3 months, I see a dramatic change in myself and my mental well being. Don't knock it before you try it. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

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Chakra Basics 101

Chakra fun and facts.

Troy University

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First, let's talk concept: the seven chakra system is a design that names and connects seven energy centers through the body. The word chakra means "wheel" or "disc," in Sanskrit, and these seven energy centers are aligned vertically up the physical spine. Speaking generally, each chakra has a unique location on the spine, a frequency at which its energy travels, an associated color, a name that acknowledges its purpose, and it can be visualized as a spinning disc of energy or light.

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Are Your Chakras Balanced?

Another unprofessional lesson from a curious college student, this time on some inner energy.

University of Connecticut

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Chakras represent your body in every way but the physical. This body of energy has many different pieces that can be channeled with a variety of techniques. The term aura is used to describe the combination of frequencies that are radiated from each individual chakra in your body. In order to be fully connected to oneself, direct contact with these chakras must be executed. Now, we're going to dive into each chakra.

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Top 5 Benefits of Yoga for Men

Today, we're going to look into five of the biggest benefits that yoga for men can give to individuals all ages and shapes.

Boston University

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Yes, you read it right. Yoga is no longer an exclusively female workout routine. These days, you can see guys doing yoga in gyms and public parks – and why not? Yoga for men is becoming increasingly common and provides plenty of benefits.

At first, yoga may seem like an imperfect supplement for men's exercise. One reason is that it mostly involves stretching and deep breathing in different poses, which most men may not consider useful in their muscle-building and weight management goals.

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Make this one a good one.

1. Clear quartz

2. Aquamarine

3. Ocean jasper

4. Smoky quartz

5. Tiger's eye

Meditating isn't just for old people and fit ladies who do yoga, it's for you, too.

1. Meditating gets rid of the stress we carry in our bodies.

2. Meditating teaches you to monitor your thoughts and emotions.

3. It's a time when you can be alone with yourself

4. It's easy to learn how to meditate, and it doesn't have to be time-consuming either

5. Meditating allows you to just be in the moment.

6. You'll use it for the rest of your life.

Align your chakras, open your third eye, etc.

Chakra fun and facts.

Another unprofessional lesson from a curious college student, this time on some inner energy.

1. Root Chakra

2. Sacral Plexus Chakra

3. Solar Plexus Chakra

4. Heart Chakra

5. Throat Chakra

6. Third Eye Chakra

7. Crown Chakra

Today, we're going to look into five of the biggest benefits that yoga for men can give to individuals all ages and shapes.

1. Better, stronger breathing

2. Balance improvement

3. Improved rest and sleep

4. Enhanced flexibility

5. Higher overall productivity

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