The American Indian: Secrets of Crystal Healing (Paperback)

~ Luc Bourgault (Author)

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The teachings of the Apache and Cherokee tribes in particular have come down through the generations by word of mouth. This is the first written document to carry their secrets to the tribes of the world. Concerned about malpractice in the application of crystals these au thentic practitioners of crystal therapy believe that much of the information in circulation today is incorrect-and perhaps even harmful to both the receiver of the treatment and to the crystals themselves. Placing Crystals on Chakra centers is particularly dangerous when several are used at the same time. It is the aim of this book to explain the work which we do with our brothers and sisters the Crystals. Readers will learn about the properties of stones the properties of colors and the electromagnetic fields of the body. Chapters include Purification & Care of Crystals the Different Ways of Working the Three Laws of Healing How to Prepare the Essences and the therapeutic Touch & Exercises.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Foulsham (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0572022638
• ISBN-13: 978-0572022631
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A different perspective on gemstone healing, July 13, 2006

By	Biffybeans "rockin' the shekere" (Northeast, PA) - See all my reviews

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I'm still not sure what I think of this book.

Some of the information found within this book seems pretty far off from other information that I have read (from numerous sources) about healing and working with gemstones.

The author suggests that using more than one stone on a chakra can be dangerous. Likewise sitting within a stone grid. Some of the listed methods for cleaning your stones are different than I have heard before.

My take on the subject is this: Don't do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, and do what makes you happy. I've never been one for strict ritual and I feel that I have great success working with stones in whatever way suits me. Sometimes I use running tap water to clean my stones, sometimes breath, incense or sage, sometimes salt. The stones tell me what they need. Perhaps certain rituals are developed for people to help develop their intuitive powers or to feel more connected.

There was a section in the book that discussed the use of red cloth as a protective barrier for your stones. To quote: "if you are carrying some crystals that are, from an energy point of view, fragile (for some ceremonial or personal use), you must protect them from the energy from other people. It is therefor important to keep your crystals wrapped in red fabric and protected from outside forces." I found this quite interesting, and had a woman make me several red flannel cloth bags. I felt an immediate difference once I switched over to the red cloth bag for carrying my "every day" stones in my purse.

There's good information in this book - I suggest reading it, digesting what you need & recycling what doesn't.

118 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Book For Crystal Healing, June 9, 2004

By A Customer

If you want pictures and properties of crystals, look for Judy Hall and Melody, but if you want SAFE instructions on how to use crystlas for healing purposes, search no longer. I have read a few books on crystal healing, but I was very sceptacle about putting crystals on my chakras, especially after Edgar Cayce (the Sleeping Prophet) warned people against this saying that it's dangerous. This book is THE book to get for safe instructions. Crystals are nothing to mess with if you're not sure what you're doing.

82 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An important work, it shares a sacred tradition., May 17, 1999

By A Customer

The author clearly states the importance of self clarity in one's work with crystals. He quides and encourages the reader in personal and mystical paths. Luc Bourgault shares his knowledge and love of all living elements, programming the book as carefully as he guides readers in the programming of crystal work. Well done.