Ask my students, friends, or husband… it’s rare you’ll see me without one of my Mala Meditation necklaces on. And while I do love how they look, I don’t actually put it on for fashion.While it would seem that a piece of jewelry is merely part of the material world, a Mala is about something much deeper. When worn with intention, the
Power of A Mala lies in historic and energetic qualities. I can honestly attest that my Malas have become an anchor for my practice and a reminder of mindfulness during my crazy work days.
For me, there are a few key distinctions between a Mala and a regular necklace:
- A Mala, unlike a gold chain, is not designed to be flashy or to seek out external attention. It is a reminder to go within, to seek solace in one’s self, and to deepen one’s internal awareness while out in the world.
- A Mala, unlike diamond earrings, is not a sign of class or privilege, but a representation of committed reverence and self work.
- A Mala, unlike jewelry made form synthetic metals, is made from pure Rudraksha Seeds, which have unique conductive properties. These seeds have been honored for centuries as prayer beads, and so also carry an important historic symbolism of the yoga practice.
- A Mala is inherently designed to support a meditation practice. The 108 beads, when followed carefully with each breath, offer about 35 minutes of focused meditation. And the large bead at the center, called a Bindu Bead (or Guru Bead), can be rubbed gently as a reminder for mindfulness during a busy day.
I believe that each individual should find for herself what tools help to deepen her own practice. For some it may be a Mala, for another it may be a single candle, or an Om charm, or a book of choice. There are many ways to go within, and many tools to help us get there.
Knowing the power of personal choice, I’ve chosen to offer a very special, limited offer for the next A Day of Namaste seasonal wellness retreat. For the first time, I am asking guests to pick their own unique, handmade Meditation Mala!
If you’re interested in learning more about Malas, Yoga, Meditation, Cleansing, and are dying to begin Living Your Purpose, you must join me for ADON. Send me an email with any questions, or click HERE to learn more.