There are three energy channels in your body known as nadis, which travel up the left, right and center of your body. Each of these energy channels controls different aspects of yourself, and by wearing healing crystals on different sides of the body, you can bring extra energy to those energy channels.

The left side of your body is your most sensitive side and deals with your internal self. Your left energy field, also known as the Ida or moon channel, is all about the change you want to make from the inside.  This is where your habits, motivation (or lack of) and emotions reside. When you wear certain gemstones on your left wrist, you can make internal shifts.

The right side of your body, known as the Pingala, or sun channel, drives your actions. Pingala influences your ability to plan and take action for the future. When you wear crystals on your right wrist, they aid in your productivity and control the energy you put into your outside environment. Your right side is more about how you take action in the world outside.

To decide what side of the body to wear your bracelet, you really have to tune into yourself and know deeply what is at the root of your blockage. For example, if you are wearing a calm wrap, you would wear it on the left if you are anxious in situations where others are not. However, you would wear it on the right if you create chaos in your own life by taking on too many projects, having a lot of clutter or never giving yourself the time you need to plan and prepare for a peaceful day. You have to look closely at your own life and examine what will work best for you. This also applies for using healing crystals during mediation. Knowing which hand to hold a crystal in can influence the way your energy body functions.

Lastly, the center path of your body, also known as the Sushumna nadi, aids in spiritual growth. When this energy channel is clear, you’re chakras are balanced from your base to crown, and you’re able to enjoy a state of absolute contentment. Wearing a crystal necklace helps facilitate removing blockages of the Sushumna nadi and encouraging the energy in your body to rise from the root chakra to the crown chakra. No matter what piece you put on your center energy channel will foster your spiritual journey.