What is a hand mala?
A mala is a strand of beads (traditionally 108, or a fraction thereof) used for keeping count during meditation. Wrist malas, or bracelets, are a great alternative to long malas. They are easy to wear, are beautiful, and you can use them for practice or as a reminder no matter where you are.
What are Malas used for?
Mala beads are used in prayer and meditation, similar to a rosary, but with mantras for each bead, rather than a prayer. The Mala are meant to help you to remain focused, they do this by being a tactile reminder of what you are meant to be doing – meditating.
What is a wrist mala?
Mala beads may appear to be only attractive jewelry, worn by both men and women around the wrist, or occasionally on the neck. However, these smooth and shiny, evenly-sized beads on a knotted cord go beyond mere beauty and adornment.
Which hand do you hold a mala?
Hold your mala in your right hand, draped between your middle and index fingers. Starting at the guru bead, use your thumb to count each smaller bead, pulling it toward you as you recite your mantra. Do this 108 times, traveling around the mala, until you once again reach the guru bead.
Why does Malas have 108 beads?
In the yogic tradition the beads are used in japamala practice to recite mantras in meditation (hence the name). A full cycle of 108 repetitions is counted on the mala so the practitioner can focus on the sounds, vibration and meaning of what is being said.
Can you wear more than one mala?
You can wear one, two, three, as many as you like. Layer multiple bracelets on your wrist and set specific intentions for each mala. Seeing and touching your mala bracelets throughout the day can help remind you of your positive affirmations.
Why do Malas have 108 beads?
What do you do with your wrist Malas?
Please remember to include a mala bag to store your beads in when not in use. These smaller, handheld malas are often used for daily wear or travel. These recently entered popular culture and were known as power beads or wrist malas.
What kind of bracelet is a Mala bracelet?
Mala Bracelet. Hand made mala bracelets featuring a guru bead & adjustable knot. Traditionally mala bracelets are known as “wrist mala” or “hand mala”.
What are mala beads and what do they do?
Used for thousands of years in Hindiusm and Buddhism, mala beads are a tool to help you keep your focus and count your breaths while practicing Japa Meditation. What are mala beads? Mala beads have been used for meditation for thousands of years. WIth roots in Buddhism and Hinduism, mala beads are a tool to focus the mind in a meditation practice.