Turquoise Mala Beads

  The mala is an ancient spiritual tool that’s been used for thousands of years to help keep an accurate count of mantras recited during a meditation. The mala is made up of gemstones or beads that become infused with the energy that’s channeled into them through a mantra repetition. By creating a special mala necklace or bracelet worn directly on the skin, you can keep the energetic properties of the beads close to you. Mala jewelry has become a physical symbol of spirituality worn proudly around the necks and wrists of spiritual devotees. The Makeup of a Mala Beads Traditionally, a mala has 108 beads, but you can use factors of 108, such as 18, 27, 36, or 54, to make a shorter mala that can be worn as a bracelet. (Necklace malas are typically used for longer mantra repetitions.) Also with tradition, sandalwood, rudraksha, or tulsi beads are used in malas; however, any gemstone that has the energetic properties you’d like to enhance (i.e., aventurine to attract luck, success and wealt