How to Use Malas for Meditation

A mala necklace is a string of 108 connected beads or a strand with any multiple of nine (i.e., 27, 54). It is used to cut through the dissonance and quiet the mind.

For our purposes, let’s discuss how you might use a mala necklace. Consider finding a sacred mala necklace or bracelet from a Fair-Trade designer. We partner with Shamans Market for our ethically-made malas.

Using a Mala

First, find a comfortable meditative position, like half or full lotus asana, or with the use of an aid, like a zafu, bamboo bench, or…