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Orelia Roller is a key figure in Maharishi Light Therapy with Gemstones, continuing the legacy of her parents, Joachim and Iris Roller, who developed this technology under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1980s. He is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a trained goldsmith and gem setter. Orelia now leads the department as co-director, trains professionals worldwide and represents MLG within the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International and Maharishi Ayurveda.
In the interview below, Orelia shares her insights and experiences, providing a deeper insight into how MLG works and its impact on health and well-being.
Orelia: MLG is rooted in the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda. Ancient texts describe in detail the use and effects of each gemstone. Precious stones have attracted people's attention not only in Ayurveda, but also in many other cultures - either for their extraordinary beauty or for their use in crown jewels, jewelry, talismans or healing stones. My father, Joachim, was deeply interested in these special qualities. As a master goldsmith, jewelry designer and gemologist, he studied precious stones thoroughly. His personal experience with the positive effects of gemstones led him to ask Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in a personal meeting in 1979: "What can I do with gemstones to promote health and expand consciousness?" Maharishi replied: “This is Ayurveda. Look into ancient texts and connect ancient knowledge with modern technology.” My father then studied the ancient texts and began to develop the gem beams. My mother also inspired him to create cosmetics from mineral powders, which led to the development of gemstone balms and other gemstone-based products.
My parents met Maharishi often, and based on his guidance, they developed Ayurvedic gemstone therapy, which was first introduced in German-speaking areas. Since 2007, our family has been working at the Maharishi European Research University (MERU), fulfilling Maharishi's directive to spread MLG worldwide through the Transcendental Meditation Movement and train MLG practitioners from around the world.
Orelia: There is extensive evidence of the healing use of gemstones in various cultures. In Ayurveda, for example, rasayanas were meticulously prepared using powdered gemstones. Another well-known example is Hildegard of Bingen, Germany, who lived around 1200 and also used healing stones.
Orelia: Precious stones get their color from trace elements embedded in their crystal lattice. These elements are essential for survival and play a crucial role in physiological processes. Trace elements in our bodies resonate with the radiation emitted by gemstones. This resonance activates our body's innate intelligence, potentially activating self-healing abilities and consciousness-expanding experiences. The radiance of gemstones, which we perceive as deeply fulfilling, brings our consciousness to a higher state. Our consciousness resonates with the light of gemstones, allowing us to experience deep relaxation, transcendence or special sensations in our bodies. Our consciousness flows with the light of precious stones to where the restoration and maintenance of the cosmic order is necessary.
Gemstones embody the highest qualities of the mineral kingdom and store vast amounts of information in a reliable, highly organized manner. MLG can therefore be considered a form of information technology. The human being is a cosmic being by nature, so MLG's gemstone light crystal technology easily directs consciousness-expanding and health-promoting information to where it can be most effectively utilized.
Orelia: The light passing through the gemstone has a special quality. It vibrates at the same frequency as the gemstone itself, greatly amplifying its effect.
Orelia: There is a special protocol that we teach our practitioners during the MLG course. They learn exactly where to place each gem and what effects we can expect from them. The treatment is usually performed by the client sitting or lying down, fully clothed.
Orelia: A treatment usually takes one hour. The first session is often longer, about an hour and a half.
Orelia: We have decades of feedback from our clients, doctors and therapists. My parents have performed thousands of treatments over the years, allowing them to strengthen and harmonize the effects described in the ancient Ayurvedic texts. In the 1990s in Switzerland, health insurers even covered MLG treatments in 80% when prescribed by doctors and therapists. In addition, Dr. Fred Travis, Ayala Melzer, and David Scharf conducted a successful double-blind study in the United States that confirmed the effectiveness of MLG. The results confirmed that light therapy with precious stones has a significant effect on the body and mind, contributing to improved health and well-being. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2050312120918272)
Orelia: We have many extraordinary experiences with MLG. Especially memorable are the cases where old, forgotten emotional blockages or traumas are resolved during the treatment. Clients often describe this effect as the release of an old block they no longer remembered. One fascinating case involved a lady whose shoulder had been immobilized for years despite various therapies. The MLG treatment stimulated the self-healing processes to such an extent that he can now use his shoulder completely normally.
Orelia: Feedback is very diverse. People often report feeling very balanced, relaxed, relieved and happy after a treatment. Many people experience improvements in certain health problems, others experience higher states of consciousness, such as a feeling of being saturated with light or an experience of deep transcendence.
Orelia: One of the most special things for me is seeing how surprised people are at the tangible effects each gemstone has on them. This treatment has a deeply fulfilling effect not only for the clients, but also for the practitioner. It is amazing to watch clients' features relax and their faces become refreshed, happier and younger in no time.
Orelia: MLG has been an integral part of my life since childhood, so I can consider it my constant companion. It's very healing for me when I lie under the gemstone radiators. I have made gemstones and gemstone balms a part of my everyday life, from which I draw strength and energy. I feel deeply collected and grounded, and I feel an omnipresent awareness in every part of creation.
Orelia: MLG can be an excellent supplement to other treatments. For example, it is already successfully offered in Maharishi Ayurveda clinics, naturopathy clinics, physiotherapy centers, doctors' offices, and wellness and yoga studios. It is an excellent and unique addition to these exercises, and in our experience, clients quickly notice the positive effects.
Orelia: My vision is to illuminate every cell of the body with the light of precious stones, bringing relaxing, soothing and health-enhancing experiences, as well as enlivening our consciousness on all levels. I believe that with the help of MLG I can contribute to the harmonious development of consciousness and health.
How do you hope to contribute to the field of holistic healing through your work with MLG?
Orelia: My goal is to help broaden people's perspective towards self-healing and activate the body's innate intelligence. MLG is a non-invasive treatment that focuses on promoting health and well-being rather than treating disease and symptoms. It's fantastic to see the positive changes our customers experience with MLG.
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