Description
This exquisitely beautiful Sandalwood Mala was lovingly handmade in our small workshop in Australia’s beautiful tropical Central Coast. The108 beads, according to yogic practice, enhance the spiritual journey from our material body towards the highest spiritual self. Ideally, a mantra is chanted 108 times, with each unit the user is brought closer to the Source.
Sandalwood Mala has been used in ancient cultures for millenia for its gentle and grounding protection properties. It is calming and soothing, especially for anxiety and stress. Furthermore, in yoga practice it is well-established as a balancer of all Chakras. It is a powerful aid in meditation – particularly in the form of a mala.
Quite apart from the metaphysical properties and uses of malas, they make quite a statement as beautiful necklaces in any situation.
There is always some variation in bead size. Therefore the length falls between 48 and 50cm (roughly 1m overall).
USE OF A MALA
As the thumb presses each bead against the finger the strand is placed upon, repeat the chosen mantra. When you come to the ‘guru bead’, or the tassel, twist the mala around and begin again in the opposite direction.
Effect of using a mala: It assists in repeating the mantra. In addition, the use of a mala stimulates the brain and the nervous system. This occurs through the reflex points activated as the beads are pressed by the fingertips.
GENERAL TIPS FOR THE CARE OF A MALA
Malas need to be kept away from moisture, as some components can be sensitive to it. Certainly remove a mala before entering a shower.
They need to be removed when active. With yoga practice it is easy enough to slip the mala inside your top to avoid it getting snagged on anything. The same applied to sleeping – it is best to remove it altogether.
Malas are precious handmade treasures and deserve to have their own box or bag when not in use.
