Lava Stone Healing

Lava Stone Healing

Lava stone comes from the earth’s core. Lava bubbles and comes to the surface and then it cools. After the lava cools it becomes very porous and gets black in color. This is called basalt.

Basalt is defined as a fine-grained volcanic rock that cools quickly and becomes cylindrical/conical. The igneous lava rock forms extremely quickly after reaching the surface. The stones can often be found in the ocean.

Healing Strength

For many centuries lava stone has played a role in healing. The stones are believed to carry energy. Many believe it comes from the energy of nature and its rebirth is calming and emotional. Some religions and groups believe it to be a root chakra. For example, a strong earth connection and a strong center (as it comes from the center of the earth)

The belief is that the lava stones should be worn close to or on the skin and make a true connection. Lava stone is often found in bracelets because the bracelet actually is lying on the skin of the wrist or forearm. A lava stone bracelet may be called a mala by some.

Essential Oils

In my quest to learn more about natural healing and wholesome processes, I keep stumbling on essential oils. One can add their choice of oil to a/or many lava stones on your bracelet to receive aromatherapy benefits.  The oils are said to last a long time when worn on a stone. And the scent can be subtly smelled throughout the day or can be smelled whenever the need presents itself.

I made a lava stone bracelet in a class that was held in my library. It was a fun afternoon connecting with like-minded women and two men. We designed our bracelets and then we were welcomed to put essential oils of our choice on them before we left.

It is a very easy project to put together and there are many lava stones that can be bought online or they can be purchased already made. It can be embellished if desired by a charm or charms. I have kept my bracelet on since I have made it. I do feel slightly more connected as I do look down at it often and I take a Q-tip and add lavender essential oil; I smell this scent before I fall asleep at night. I do think that the lavender scent is calming, and does aid in helping to fall asleep.

It was a super day and I’m so glad I went.