Lighting is when the stone is lain on the body near the organ or essential origin, and light from the sun, a full spectrum bulb, or fire is allowed to pass through or around the stone and into the body.

There are many sites detailing normal crystal therapy techniques already, so in this one, we'll focus on some of the less hyped and therefore lesser known or understood methods.  One of my favorites acts directly on the psyche, and is non intrusive.

It can be done a couple of ways, depending on whether the client prefers to sit up or lie down.  If they lie down, a frame table needs to be made with a clear glass or netted top where the crystals can be placed in their eye view.  If they prefer to sit up, the crystals should be set on a surface that is at eye level.  Your light source shouldn't shine directly into their eyes.  It should just be arranged so that the crystals receive light from it.

Portals

Another similar technique involves the building of crystal portals.  This is when crystals are arranged in an arch or doorway so that the client is surrounded by the refracted light of the crystals.  If it's arranged in a doorway, make sure it's in a well lighted area, or that full spectrum lights are arranged so that the light passes through the crystals.

Light Messaging

For this technique, the therapist must have a clear mind, and focus on the objective of the session.  The idea is to override conscious thought to speak to the patron's subconscious directly.

The therapist should hold the crystal between their fingers, with whichever hand they normally radiate with.  Some can with both hands, but many have one hand for drawing (receiving), and another for radiating (sending).  Light should be allowed to pass through the stone, and the patron needs to look at it.  They may relax and blink at will, but they should keep the stone within their view for as long as possible.

Sometimes, during such a session, especially when working with blue colored stones, a patron may fall asleep.  This is fine.  Let them sleep until the session is over, and if you can beyond that.  Just bring them a blanket and make them comfortable, and let it pass naturally, or take them to a sleeping room.  The effects of lifting of psychological burdens, or being taken into a dream state can be somewhat like intoxication, so one should let them come out of it naturally.

For this kind of work, I recommend lenses or lense shaped stones of varying colors.  A somewhat flat cabochon may do well, especially for stones that are almost opaque.  One can also use wands, so long as the stone is protruding enough to be held into the light.

What the therapist is doing with this technique is transmitting a message through body language, using the stone as a tool of focus and aid to visualization.  Subtle movements of the hand while thinking positive thoughts, breathing, and such, are like a silent chanting that does the job and works around the blocks some people form against things they hear.  For the deaf and hard of hearing, it may also be more meaningful.