To effectively use crystal jewelry for healing, there are a few basic steps you will want to follow. Basically, you want to treat your jewelry in the same manner you would any other healing crystal or stone; cleanse it, charge it, program it, etc.

Depending on the stone you choose for your gemstone jewelry, it is also beneficial to cleanse, or recharge your jewelry regularly or after each use.

One of the best ways to cleanse crystals is by using a sage smudge stick. Light the sage and hold your crystal or jewelry in the path of the smoke… with your intention and with the sage smoke… imagine all negativity and energy that is not yours being released from the crystal and into the light. If you do not want to use sage; water, sea salt, moonlight, sunlight, and your intention are also powerful ways to cleanse your crystals. Certain stones never need healing; kyanite, selenite, amethyst or carnelian and can simply be held in proximity to your crystals to cleanse and recharge them.

Once your crystal jewelry is clear, it is best to attune it to your energy and any specific properties of the stone you hope to connect with.

Hold your crystal or gemstone jewelry in your left hand and say “This Crystal Now Resonates with the Energy of Healing, Love, and Light… for this purpose” Visualize your stone being bathed in a waterfall of white light, and repeat this process as needed in between uses. Meditate with your crystal or gemstone jewelry, wear it and believe its healing energies will be obvious and apparent in your life and so it is.

What healing energies are you hoping to connect with through crystals?

Here is a quick peak at some of the many crystal healing properties available to you in the form of beautiful gemstone necklaces;

Labradorite regulates metabolism, treats disorders of the eyes and brain, and relieves stress. Labradorite is also said to treat colds, gout, and rheumatism, balance hormones, relieve menstrual tension, and even helps with lowering blood pressure.

Amazonite heals and opens the heart and throat chakras to enhance loving communication. Amazonite also dispels negativity and blockages, while helping to open your third eye and intuition. Another useful benefit of amazonite is the powerful electromagnetic protection it offers.

Chrysopase brings powerful healing for your inner child. It is also an excellent stone for promoting relaxation, peaceful sleep, and it actually helps soothe the digestive system and balances hormones. Offers healing for the sacra chakra, chrysopase actually draws universal healing energy into the body.

Sodalite assists in overcoming calcium deficiencies, while cleansing the body and boosting the immune system. Healing for the throat, vocal cords and lymphatic system.

Selenite goes to work healing the cells of the body, while aligning the spinal column and promoting flexibility. Selenite will help to improve your skin tone, and it increases calcium absorption while reversing the effects of “free radicals”. It is also an excellent stone to carry during pregnancy as it protects pregnant women as well as their unborn children.

Selenite is a powerful crystal that clears negativity in all forms. It never needs to be cleansed, as it is a seld cleansing stone and will even clear negativity from and reprogram your crystals for their highest and best use.

The purest form of Selenite is translucent white in color and it has an ethereal quality and is said to inhabit the place between light and matter. Selenite is said to be one of the most powerful crystals for aligning with the new vibration on earth.

In addition to its clearing and healing properties, Selenite can also be used to form a protective grid around a house, creating a safe and quiet space that does not allow outside influences in. To create a Selenite grid, place the stones internally in the corners of your home. You can also place a large piece of Selenite in your home to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere. 

Mentally, Selenite works by clearing confusion, and it helps you to see the bigger picture. It can do this, as it carries the imprint of all that has happened in the world. Simply relax, and rub a selenite stone to increase your intuition and enter into a dream like meditative state.

A powerful and light filled healing crystal, Selenite is also a stone of psychic communication. Selenite crystals, have a very high and fine vibration which brings clarity of mind and assists in opening your crown and higher chakras so that you can fully tune into the love, guidance and healing of the angelic and spiritual realms.  It is closely connected to the cosmic records of wisdom, and is extremely useful for healing, psychic, or spiritual work.

We hope you love working with Selenite as much as we do, and enjoy the many benefits it has to offer.

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Lake Tahoe Massage

It’s been a considerably mild snow season here in Tahoe this year so far. Until now… with snow forecasted for the next ten days. So get out there and enjoy the powder and afterwards treat yourself to a much needed massage!  Massage is a great gift to give to yourself and others before or after you get off the newly powdered slopes! You might be ready to shred it up but your physical body needs some relaxation and appreciation for all the hard work it does taking those beautiful S-turns. There are a variety of well known and not so well known massages that we offer here at Rainbow Doorways. Our wide range of amazing massage therapists that will work out all the “kneads” and needs!

Swedish Massage is the most well known massage that we offer. It is a sensual experience that will really leave you and your body feeling the love! Using light to medium pressure, it will improve circulation and open you up to a larger range of motion. It’s a great massage to relieve muscle tension, fatigue and any other aches and pains.

Deep Tissue Massage uses a deeper pressure to release chronic patterns of tension held in the body. It will eliminate any toxins, blockages and muscle pain while treating any chronic symptoms that may have been from old injuries or traumas.

NeuroMuscular Massage is a concentrated massage applying pressure to painful or irritated areas in muscles and connective tissue. It will re-program your body and release the pain once held in those specific areas.

Hot Stone Massage is an Ancient massage technique. It uses heated stones placed on key points on the body to help use heat and massage to help soothe sore muscles. It can help with insomnia and depression and will release stress, anxiety and tension.

Reiki Massage is a combination of massage and energetic healing. It has an added emphasis on spritual and inner healing and will really help with getting to the root of serious physical pain in held in the physical body. It will also cleanse and refresh your aura leaving you with a renewed sense of Self!

All of these massages are available for 60 or 90 minute intervals of complete bliss! Your body will surely Thank You for it. Massages are wonderful gifts to give to yourself and other loved ones. It inspires Self care and Love while enjoying the energetic healing arts of truly caring individuals.

To book your massage, give us a call and we will connect you with one of our top quality therapeutic massage practitioners, right away!

530-546-3335

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Sounds scary, doesn’t it?  Makes you not want to ever burn a paraffin candle again, right? Well, never fear, Soy Candles are here!  Research shows that soy candle wax are the cleanest burning of all candle wax.  So, if you had to stop burning candles in your house because the increased air pollutants coming off of paraffin candles were irritating your lungs, then today is your lucky day.  All natural soy candles are the solution to this problem.   Soy candles not only burn cleaner, but these candles also burn at a lower temperature allowing for a longer burn and a candle that burns all the way to the bottom of the container!  Buy a soy candle today and get more for your buck!

Rainbow Doorways is now featuring a variety of scented soy candles from Therepe Naturals and Crystal Journey Candles.  These companies are committed to making candles from all natural ingredients and scents with a cotton, lead-free wick.  All the soy candles are scented naturally with a variety of flavors from the delicious smells of baked goods and coffee to the fresher essences of fruits and herbs.

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Despite being delicious, tea also offer many health benefits including a high antioxidant level to prevent illness, and calming and comforting properties to soothe when the occasional cold or time of stress does arise.

When it comes to drinking tea, we definitely recommend choosing an Organic Loose Leaf tea to ensure the highest possible quality.

Organic tea is grown and processed without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers and chemicals. This not only benefits you and the health benefits you receive from the tea, but it means you are supporting farmers and tea plantations who treated fairly, and not exposed, or exposing the tea and Earth to toxic chemicals commonly used in the production of conventional tea.

Still wondering why Organic Loose Leaf Tea is considered healthy?

Perhaps the best known health benefit of drinking organic tea is from the high level of polyphenols the actual tea leaves contain. Polyphenols are a natural type of antioxidant that fight free radical molecules in the environment. It is these same free radicals that can cause damage to our cells, and cause cancer or heart disease.

Organic Green tea and organic black tea have the highest amount of antioxidant benefits. Tea also has antibacterial properties that are said to improve oral health by and act as a natural breath freshener!

At Rainbow Doorways we are happy to now carry a selection of Organic Loose Leaf Teas made by Tahoe Teas.

The Tahoe Tea philosophy is simple and pure, and one we can get behind!   Honest product, honest people and honest business practices. Love, trust, respect, inspire, believe and live free!

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Protected by the government, this wood may only be obtained after the natural death of the tree, or from pieces found on the ground.  To retain its special properties, the dead tree must lay on the ground for another 6-10 years before harvesting the wood for its “holy” properties.  The wood is then cut into sticks or ground into sawdust to form incense cones.  Essential oils can be extracted from the tree but will only produce any essences if the tree goes through the right process of natural death and resting for 6-10 years.

Using Palo Santo as an incense stick has many uses.   Its smoke repels mosquitoes and insects of any kind.  Lighting it in your home will also help clear away any evil spirits or bad energy.  With a very aromatic fragrance, Palo Santo can assist in meditation, and sending you on a spiritual journey! 

Another way to use Palo Santo is by boiling the stick or sawdust in water and drinking the tea. With such a high limonene content that is not found in other trees, Palo Santo can be used as an herbal medicinal tea as a respiratory aid for colds, asthma, coughs, and relieves headaches or migraines.  People now use the essential oil to relieve pain in massage therapy as it is known to decrease inflammation.

Not only does it smell sweet, but it is anti-viral.  This wood is definitely useful in its many different forms.  Try one out!  It will become  a regular staple in your household to help cleanse and purify your home and your body!

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In Chinese medicine, it is believed that these balls improve one’s health and mind function when used on a daily basis.  The palms of our hands are filled with many acupressure points that connect to different parts of our bodies.  Hands also carry meridian points that act as pathways or channels where Qi moves throughout the body.  Since Baoding balls are used by repeatedly rotating 2 or more balls in one hand, we massage these acupressure and meridian points.  This results in improved circulation throughout the body getting our blood to flow to all our organs and that helps our body to function at an optimal level.   Also, by stimulating the meridian points, we move stagnant Qi.  Through the exercise of rotating the balls by making sure that there are even and constant contact between them, we also strengthen our forearm, hand, and shoulder muscles and joints.  Thus, improving manual dexterity which helps to relieve arthritis in the hand.

There are many ways that these Chinese medicine balls help heal the body, but they also help to heal the mind.  They are greatly recommended for people in times of stress.  The act of rotating the balls in a circular motion helps to place one in a meditative state, therefore relieving stress.  By understanding that we can access all the vital organs of our bodies through our hands, we can also believe in starting to heal everything by the simple act of rolling two Baoding balls one hand at a time.

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Properties of Azurite Crystals

I’m here at Rainbow Doorways doing some work today, and very thankful for this opportunity to “hang out” with the lovely Azurite Crystal I’m holding in the pic to the left.

Azurite Crystals are brilliantly dark blue in color and very closely connected to the spiritual realm.

In times of Ancient Egypt, Azurite crystals were known as magic stones that served to increase spiritual powers.

Today, Azurite is known to be a stone that guides psychic and intuitive development… urging the soul towards enlightenment. The way this works, is by cleansing and stimulating the third eye, and attuning to spiritual guidance.

Azurite clears any stress, worry, grief ,or  sadness and helps you to lighten up! Azurite transmutes fears and phobias while offering insight into why they occured in the first place.

According to Judy Hall’s Crystal Bible, Azurite will assist in treating throat problems, arthritis, and joint problems, it will work to align the spine, and works at cellular level to restore any blockage or damage to the brain. It also heals kidney, gallbladder, and liver problems and treats the spleen, thyroid, bones and teeth, skin, and even aids in the detoxification process.

Very connected to the mind and metal process; Azurite brings about clear understanding and new perspectives actually expanding the mind. It also assists in stimulating memory, and releasing long standing blocks in communication.

Azurite challenges those who encounter it to let go of programmed belief systems, and move into the unknown without fear, reaching new insights and a new paradigm of reality.

I don’t know about you… but I’m in!

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Deep Tissue Massage and Swedish Massage are two of the most loved massage therapy modalities practiced today. Despite the popularity of both types of massage, there is still much confusion for many people when they are asked this question:

Would you like a sweedish massage or deep tissue massage?

At first glance this simple question may seem to indicate that the difference between the two massage modalities is that a swedish massage simply lacks pressure. The truth however, is that Swedish Massage can be performed with a great deal of pressure, or with lighter pressure depending on the clients needs.

So what is the real difference in Swedish vs Deep Tissue?

First lets take a look at Swedish Massage. 

Swedish Massage is a very comfortable and relaxing style of massage that uses five styles of long, circular and flowing strokes to massage the bodies soft tissue. Great for relaxing stressed or overworked muscles, Swedish massage also enhances the circulation of blood throughout your entire body while promoting good health, and assisting you in letting go and relaxing.

Deep Tissue Massage on the other hand, is a massage modality focused on relieving severe tension and pain in muscles and the deeper connective tissues or fascia. Deep tissue massage is aimed at the muscles below the surface and top layer muscles. Deep Tissue massage is typically recommended for athletes, individuals with constant pain, or patients who are recovering from a specific injury. Common deep tissue massages are focused on relieving pain in the neck, arms, legs, and thighs. Deep pressure should be expected with this type of massage, and while any pain should be reported, it is not uncommon for muscle ache to replace pain for a few days after a massage.

Difference Between Swedish vs Deep Tissue

Simply put, Swedish massage promotes relaxation and deep tissue massage is used to unknot deeper stressed muscles. In a Swedish Massage the therapist will use long flowing massage strokes, pressure and circular movement to enhance the circulatory system.  Deep Tissue on the other hand is much more focused on relieving stress in an area of the body that hurts really bad.

Essentially, Swedish massage is done with long circular movement for relaxation and improved circulation, while deep tissue is focused on one area to unknot stressed muscles. 

At Rainbow Doorways our massage therapists will always communicate with you about your specific needs to provide you with the best massage experience. But, now that you know the difference between Swedish and Deep Tissue, whenever you decide to treat yourself with a massage, you will already know which type of massage will be best for your body and needs.

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Lake Tahoe Massage Services 

Another wonderful property of Selenite is that it has the power to cleanse and clear other crystals and negative energies. You will never need to cleanse or recharge your Selenite crystal, as you need to do with many metaphysical stones.

Selenite is one of the more powerful healing stones for the new age and spiritual work. It is excellent for meditation, and ensures a peaceful environment when stones are placed around the home.

Rubbing a smooth piece of Selenite will calm and lift your energy and may even help you enter into the realm of dreams, intuition, Spiritual Guides and Angels.

If you are interested in increasing your psychic or telepathic abilities, place a piece of Selenite on your Third Eye Chakra (in between or slightly above your eyebrows).

These are just a few of the many healing and metaphysical properties of  Selenite. The insight and energy Selenite provides is valuable in any healing or spiritual practice.

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