Prana — mala beads

Whether you’re just starting a meditation practice or you're an advanced practitioner, mala beads are a great tool to help focus your attention. Mala beads have been used in many meditation traditions for thousands of years. They provide something tactile to come back to when your mind starts to wander. (Which happens to everyone!) Rolling the beads through your fingers is a physical way to direct your energy and attention. It’s a gentle reminder every few seconds to reground and refocus. Here are some simple ‘how to’ steps for incorporating mala beads into your meditation practice:  If this is your first...

What exactly is a mala? Once associated with Tibetan Monks, mala beads are now frequently seen around the necks and wrist of yogis. What exactly are mala beads?  A mala is a necklace which is used as a tool to aid in meditation or prayer. Where did they come from? Many cultures use prayer beads, rosaries or worry beads as part of their spiritual practice. It is said that the ancient Rishis of India first used mala beads as a way to help focus their distracted “monkey minds” during meditation. This tradition then spread out from Hindu and Buddhist cultures into...