Stress can affect everything we do, think or feel. It can also affect our body functions. Stress can cause serious illness if it isn't relieved. Early recognition of the symptoms of stress is essential. It will help to figure out ways of coping and save us from adopting unhealthy coping methods. We can experience and cope with stress differently and the signs can also manifest in different ways:

• Stress signs on the physical level: muscle tensions, frequent colds and infections, allergies, diarrhea or constipation, indigestion, ulcers, hyperventilating, palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, heart problems, sexual problems, menstrual problems.
• Stress signs on the psychological level: inability to concentrate or make simple decisions, memory lapses, depression, anxiety, negative thinking, mood swings, frustration, irritability, lack of motivation, confidence and self-esteem.
• Behavioral stress signs: increased reliance on coffee, smoking, alcohol, recreational or illegal drugs, workaholic, relationship problems, self-neglect, insomnia, recklessness, aggressive and anger outbursts.

Stress Relieving with Crystals and Gemstones

There are crystals that can relieve stress efficiently. You are probably thinking now: how and Earth carrying a stone with me supposed to help to calm down and be peaceful in times of stress and pressure? It may sound strange for some but crystals have been used since ancient times for their healing and calming properties. The following 8 stones can help us stay calm and balanced.

1. Amethyst Crystal

Amethyst is our savior on days we feel under pressure and it seems that everything is going wrong. This beautiful crystal dispels negativity from our being while simultaneously attracts positive vibes.

Amethyst crystals can create an energetic shield to protect us from negative energies.

In our shop, you can find a wide variety of Amethyst crystals including:

• Raw Amethyst
• Raw Amethyst Points
• Amethyst Mini Pyramide
• Chevron Amethyst Generator

How to use the Amethyst: this beautiful purple stone can be worn as jewelry, it can be used in healing sessions or can be placed in our bedroom. It can be also used for meditations.

2. Blue Lace Agate

This gentle, light blue stone can be extremely helpful in situations where communication with others is severely lacking, tension is high and the situation it's very stressful. Blue Lace Agate is incredibly efficient in overcoming communication difficulties and misunderstandings. Blue Lace Agate is also called the stone of communication, it can teach us to communicate without tension and frustration. It is a very calming stone bringing peace, tranquility and relieves all the anxiety that tensed situations bring.

Blue Lace Agate at the Village Rock Shop:

• tumbled Blue Lace Agate
• Raw Blue Lace Agate
• Blue Lace Agate palm stones
• Blue Lace Agate jewelry

How to use the Blue Lace Agate: there are beautiful jewelry pieces made of this stone; necklaces, pendants, bracelets that you can wear. Place raw or tumbled Blue Lace Agate in your bedroom to benefit from its gentle energy while you rest.

3. Rose Quartz Crystal

This crystal with an amazing light pink color is considered to be the stone of unconditional love; self-love or love toward others.

Self-care and compassion are very important for everyone during stressful times, and Rose Quartz serves as a reminder for this. It is also a powerful tool for emotional balancing, keeps us centered during tensioned situations.

When you visit the Village Rock shop you'll find a wide variety of Rose Quartz products including:

• Rose Quartz spheres
• Tiny Rose Quartz spheres
• Rose Quartz palm stones
• Rose Quartz mini pyramid
• Rose Quartz large hearts
• Double terminated Rose Quartz

How to use the Rose Quartz: the stone's beautiful color makes it ideal for jewelry pieces, it can be also used in meditations, healing sessions. Placed in the bedroom will attract the energies of peace and tranquility.

4. Clear Quartz Crystal

Clear Quartz is often referred to as the master healer crystal, it can amplify the energies of other crystals. This crystal is a great tool that helps us find the inner sense of peace we need so much in times of distress and tension. Clear Quartz it cleanses and balances us on each level - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, so it can be efficiently used to help us regain our harmony after stressful situations.

At the Village Rock Shop you'll find a variety of carefully selected Clear Quartz Crystals:

• Double terminated Clear Quartz
• Clear Quartz hearts
• Clear Quartz palm stones
• Clear Quartz generators
• Clear Quartz jewelry pieces

How to use the Clear Quartz: you can wear it as jewelry, place it near your bed, on your altar, place it in crystal grids to amplify the energies of the other crystals. It is one of the most efficient crystals for energy healing and Reiki sessions.

5. Black Tourmaline

This black beauty is a great stone to include in meditations because of its balancing nature. Holding one in our palm during meditation can work as a reminder to release tensions from our bodies. Black Tourmaline is a powerful protective stone that can be used to protect against any kind of negative influence. It is one of the best stones to protect from harmful electromagnetic radiation. During stressful times can be used to regain emotional balance and stability.

Black Tourmaline at the Village Rock Shop:

• Raw Balck Tourmaline
• Black Tourmaline jewelry
• Black Tourmaline palm stones

How to use the Black Tourmaline: place it near your laptop, tablet or phone, keep it near your bed to benefit from its revitalizing energies while you sleep, wear Balck Tourmaline jewelry to benefit from its unique properties all day long.

6. Sodalite Crystal

Sodalite is often referred to as the stone of peace. It can help us calm the mind and ease panic attacks. This blue beauty is very helpful in preventing us from becoming overly wound up and emotional. It stimulates self-confidence and self-expression and gives us a sense of calm and helps us to release tension, anxiety and fears. This beautiful blue stone can be an efficient aid in transforming our negative emotions to regain our inner peace and balance.

Sodalite at the Village Rock Shop:

• Tumbled Sodalite
• Sodalite bracelets
• Sodalite Spheres
• Sodalite Wands

How to use it: place these beautiful blue stones in your bedroom, use Sodalite points in healing sessions, meditations, Sodalite's amazing blue color makes it ideal for jewelry pieces.

7. Lepidolite

This beautiful lilac stone is one of the most effective crystals for relieving stress and anxiety. It naturally contains lithium, which is used in anti-anxiety medication. It brings balance in stressful periods when we feel emotionally overwhelmed or excessively worried. It can also dissipate any kind of negativity. Lepidolite can help us to overcome depression by encouraging self-love and confidence. The gentle lilac-rose Lepidolite soothes the nervous system.

Lepidolite at the Village Rock Shop:

• Raw Lepidolite
• Lepidolite Hearts
• Tumbled Lepidolite
• Lepidolite bracelet

How to use it: during meditation, hold in your hands tumbled Lepidolites to bring harmony and comfort, wearing Lepidolite jewelry to benefit from its soothing energy during the day, place it near your bed to resonate with its nurturing energy while you sleep.

8. Shungite

This mysterious black stone helps relieve anxiety and insomnia. It is a very old, ancient healing stone. It also helps to get rid of negative energies and negative feelings while attracting peace and tranquility. Shungite, known as the "miracle stone" is a powerful protective stone that can shield the wearer from any kind of harmful, negative energies. It boosts our energy level and dissipates anxiety and stress. It is considered the best stone to protect us from harmful EMF's.

At the Village Rock Shop, we offer authentic Shungite products, including:

• Shungite pyramid
• Shungite cube
• Various Shungite pendants
• Shungite bracelets
• Shungite natural soap
• Shungite phone tab
• Raw Elite Shungite

How to use it: Shungite is considered the best stone for EMF protection. It can be placed near laptops, computers, phones.

Find Crystals with Amazing Properties at the Village Rock Shop

At Village Rock Shop you can find a wide variety of these magnificent crystals and gemstones. Take your time in selecting the crystals for you. Let your heart, and intuition guide you. If you have no experience with crystals let us know and we will gladly assist you in finding the best crystals and gemstones for yourself or for a loved one. Keeping a crystal in your pockets or wearing a jade bracelet is not going to relieve all of your stress forever, but along with other helpful coping mechanisms, crystals can be a great addition in stress management.