Meditating with a crystal is one of the easiest ways to begin a practice. Choose a single stone, perhaps amethyst for calm or clear quartz for focus, and find a quiet place to sit.
How to begin
Hold the stone in your open palm or rest it where you can feel its weight. Close your eyes, take a few slow breaths, and let your attention return to the cool, steady presence of the stone whenever your mind wanders. Five minutes is plenty.
Keep it simple
There is no wrong way to do this. The stone is simply an anchor for your attention, and consistency matters far more than ceremony.