Physical and mental illness, stress and emotional pain and other forms of suffering result from a state of imbalance or disharmony. Crystal healing attempts to focus this imbalance away from the body into the crystal, or, in the case of receiving positive energy, focus it through the crystal and into the body, using the natural energy flow within the body itself.

Before using any crystal for healing, it must be clear of any prior negativity. To accomplish this, the crystal should be bathed in a mixture of water and sea salt. Next, ground yourself and balance your energy. Grounding means you are composing yourself in order to perform work in the physical rather than the spiritual plane. Doing so is easier than it sounds. Hold the crystal and sensitize it with your hands until you can physically feel the vibrations you will be working with. If a crystal does not feel right, you will know. Discard the crystal and choose a different one. Eventually, you will develop an intuitive sense for the vibrations you will be working with.

You are now ready to begin healing another person. When working with the individual, first be sure they are centered. To do this, pass the crystal over their body, stopping when you feel a blockage. A blockage feels like a resistance being pushed towards you. Place the crystal over the blockage, pointed side up, and imagine the blockage being sucked up through the bottom of the crystal, going through the body of the crystal, and out of their body.

As the person starts to relax, have them lie down on a comfortable surface. Place a large, single terminated quartz crystal at their feet, pointing outward, to allow unwanted energy to leave their body. Place another crystal at the top of the head, pointing outward, to discourage unwanted vibrations from entering.

The next step is to open the person's chakra points. This is done by placing the crystal over the first chakra at the base of the spine and systematically working upwards through each of the seven chakras until reaching the crown chakra. When you open up the chakras, you clear the way for the kundalini energy to flow. The kundalini can best be described as a flowing force of energy. It begins at the first chakra and travels up the spine towards the crown chakra. It then flows back to the first chakra. The kundalini, then, is a constant circle of healing energy. It is this automatic energy flow that heals.

While the kundalini energy is flowing, you perform what is known as a sweep. Sweep the crystal about six inches from the person's body from head to toe. If you notice a discrepancy or anything different, such as a hot or cold spot or a thickness, pay special attention to that area. You will experience these blockages, especially if the person is suffering from a specific illness.