This mala is made up of different crystals representing the chakras and higher chakras.

Often seen and worn by Buddhists, or sometimes just carried as a personal symbol of their faith and are used as a form of prayer bead. Mala necklaces have 108 beads signifying a guru bead and a tassel.

What do the beads mean and how are they used?

108 beads

The main row of 108 beads are used when chanting or doing breathwork, they help you to keep track of your mantra/meditation process. You pass each one through your fingers whilst meditating or chanting. There are many opinions as to why there are 108 beads:

• 108 is an auspicious number

• There are 108 energy lines leading to the heart chakra

• There are said to be 108 stages to the human journey

• 108 inhales and exhales each day will help lead to enlightenment

• In the Sanskrit alphabet there are 54 female and 54 male characters

• The beads represent 108 vexations – when you recite the name of a Buddha, you can eliminate one vexation or cast off a worry, so one cycle will rid you of all vexations

Guru bead (larger one above the tassel)

This bead signifies finishing a complete practice. Once you reach this bead, you can stop chanting or commence again.

Tassel

The tassel symbolizes eternity and is usually pointed towards you when you begin meditating with the Mala necklace. Alternatively, the tassel can symbolize a lotus blossom, which is a symbol of enlightenment.

Comes with pouch for protection.