Wooden Mala Beaded Meditation Mala Necklace
This wooden mala beautifully symbolizes the journey from being rooted in life’s challenges to growing into your highest purpose. This tool has been used for centuries to help focus the mind by tracking the repetition of mantras.
Wooden malas symbolize grounding, growth & renewal and simplicity.
How to use a mala for meditation
Hold the mala in your dominant hand (some traditions use the right hand, while others use whichever feels comfortable).
Start at the bead next to the guru bead. Don’t count the guru bead itself.
Choose a mantra, affirmation, prayer, or simply focus on your breath.
With each repetition, move to the next bead using your thumb. Traditionally, the index finger is avoided because it symbolizes the ego in some spiritual traditions.
Continue until you reach the guru bead again.
If you’d like to continue, turn the mala around and go back the other direction rather than crossing over the guru bead.
