A MALA DECONSTRUCTED: each part matters!
There is no doubt about the special feeling of holding a mala in your hands. The cool weight of each mala embodies both the energetic properties of the gemstones and the infused power of your mantra that grows and resonates with every meditation session. The beauty of each gemstone lies in the fact that while similar, no two beads are exactly alike and like human beings, while we are all interconnected to one another we still possess innate qualities that makes us unique.
How is a Mala beneficial for Meditation?
A Mala is a sacred tool traditionally used to count breaths while meditating or the number of times a mantra or prayer is recited. This is a phenomenal way to focus the mind, lower the body’s stress response and induce The Relaxation Response. Meditation is a very powerful practice that has many psychological, physical and spiritual benefits.
What is a Mala?
Many different cultures have contemplative traditions that use prayer beads as a part of their practice and known by many different names such as rosary, misbahah, komboloi, worry beads or Japamala to name only a few. Prayer beads originated from both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions and were originally used by lay people who, often unable to read or write, used beads as a tool to learn, recite and pass on teachings and traditions.
