{"product_id":"sandalwood-mala-beads","title":"Sandalwood Mala Beads - Focus, Meditation \u0026 Protection | Kundalini Whites","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisitely beautiful Sandalwood Mala was lovingly handmade in our small workshop. The108 beads, according to yogic practice, \u003cstrong\u003eenhance the spiritual journey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSupports meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eEncourages calm, clarity, and inner harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eProvides protection and grounding energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003emantra practice\u003c\/strong\u003e and daily spiritual intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSandalwood Mala has been used in ancient cultures for millenia for its gentle and \u003cstrong\u003egrounding protection\u003c\/strong\u003e properties. It is \u003cstrong\u003ecalming and soothing\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for anxiety and stress. Furthermore, in yoga practice it is well-established as a \u003cstrong\u003ebalancer of all\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChakras\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful aid in meditation \u003c\/strong\u003e- particularly in the form of a mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite apart from the metaphysical properties and uses of malas, they make quite a statement as beautiful necklaces in any situation.  Sandalwood is revered for its \u003cb\u003esoothing and grounding properties\u003c\/b\u003e, helping to centre the mind, enhance concentration, and support meditation rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is always some variation in natural bead size. Therefore the length falls between 48 and 50cm (roughly 1m overall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE OF A MALA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffect of using a mala:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL TIPS FOR THE CARE OF A MALA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalas need to be kept away from moisture, as some components can be sensitive to it. Certainly remove a mala before entering a shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalas are precious handmade treasures and deserve to have their own box or bag when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kundalini Whites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45814987194541,"sku":"J32-MALA-8MM-SANDALWOOD","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9327\/7869\/files\/Sandalwood1-WM-1K.jpg?v=1773326765","url":"https:\/\/kundaliniwhites.com.au\/products\/sandalwood-mala-beads","provider":"Kundalini Whites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}