Wrist Mala-Empowered
Jewelry at
Sky of the Heart Yoga
Made from 27 gemstone, wood and seed beads, these malas can be worn on your
wrist or very easily stored. These wrist malas easier to use with japa (mantra
chanting).The mala bracelets below are strung on durable elastic cord and
include a handmade hemp tassel. Sky of the Heart Yoga also carries Rudraksha 108
Mala and Rudra Bracelets strung on silver with silver or gem spacers for various
healing benefits and pacifying the malefic effects planets.
Amethyst Mala
In Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha, possibly due to its
ability to activate and balance the 6th chakra (third eye). Amethyst is said
to cure impatience, balance high-energy, eliminate chaos, promote clarity,
and help keep one grounded.0
Suggested Mantras for Amethyst Mala:
Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama
Om Nameh Sivaya
Moonstone and Rudraksha Mala
Moonstone is thought to bring good luck and the ability to grant wishes.
Considered sacred in India, this stone is known for its ability to soothe
and balance the emotions and for healing all female health problems.
Rudrakshas are known to promote inner peace, knowledge, power and
enlightenment.
Suggested Mantras forMoonstone and Rudraksha Mala:
Aham Prema Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha
Garnet and Silver Mala
Garnet lends vitality and strength, aids in raising and directing the flow
of kundalini energy and increases sensuality. Garnet symbolizes fire, faith,
courage, truth, grace and compassion.
Made with silver plated spacers and meru bead.
Suggested Mantras forGarnet and Silver Mala:
Om Kleem Shum Shukraya Namah
Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namah
Citrine and Silver Mala
Citrine is both physically and mentally energizing, stimulating openness and
accelerating the awakening of the mind. Citrine symbolizes
light-heartedness, joy, happiness, wisdom and peace, and is said to enhance
creativity. It is especially useful for desires involving happiness, wealth,
success and communication.
Suggested Mantras for Citrine and Silver Mala:
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah
Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namah
Lapis Lazuli and Rudraksha Mala
Lapis lazuli is an ancient spiritual stone reputed to bring about harmony in
relationships and to cleanse the mental body while releasing old karmic
patterns. Also used by the Medicine Buddha for its powerful healing properties
The five faced rudraksha is said to regulate and heal the heart center as
well as harmonizing all of the 7 Chakras.
Using a Mala
A Mala is a string of beads used to count mantras (Sanskrit prayers) in sets of
108 repetitions.
A mantra is a word or series of words chanted aloud or silently to invoke spiritual qualities.
Chanting is used as a spiritual tool in virtually every cultural and religious tradition. In the yogic tradition a mantra is a Sanskrit word that has special powers to transform consciousness, promote healing or fulfill desires.The practice of chanting a mantra is used as a form of
meditation. Sitting in a comfortable position,
with the eyes closed, the mantra is repeated
silently or aloud. The mind is focused on the mantra, the thoughts are let go of
and the breath is slow and deep. Hold your mala in your right hand and use your
thumb to "count" each mantra
by touching the bead during the recitation and then lightly pushing the bead
away on completion and moving to the next bead. The index finger is extended and
should not touch the mala. The large meru (mountain) bead should not be counted
or touched by the thumb and is used as a starting and ending point of the
recitation. If you have a wrist mala of 27 beads you
will need to repeat this 3 more times. Continue by pulling the beads and going
backwards until you again end at the meru and continue until you have done 108
repetitions, or multiples of 108.
Malas sold at Sky of the Heart Yoga are already blessed and empowered. They can
be worn or lightly placed on oneself or others to transmit the energy of the
mantra as well as the energetic qualities of the mala. When not in use, store
your mala in a special, clean and preferably sacred
space. The best place to store a mala is on a personal alter or statue of a
deity.
Choosing a Mantra
A mantra is either given to you by a teacher or chosen by yourself. When
selecting a mantra, be clear on what your intention is, and use your intuition
over your intellect. You may want to try out each mantra for a few repetitions
to see how it feels to you and choose the one that feels
like it fits best for you.