How to Use Mala Beads

Mala beads are commonly used to count breaths, mantras, or moments of focused attention. Hold one bead, breathe or repeat your mantra, then move to the next bead until the practice is complete.

Basic Mala Practice

Sit comfortably. Hold the mala in one hand. Begin with the bead next to the guru bead. Take one breath or repeat one mantra. Move to the next bead. Continue bead by bead. When you reach the guru bead again, pause.

Breath Counting

Touch one bead. Inhale. Exhale. Move to the next bead. This simple method is useful for people who want a quiet practice without complicated instructions.

Wearing Mala Beads

Many people wear mala beads as necklaces or wrap them around the wrist. Wearing a mala can turn it into a daily reminder of practice, even when you are not actively meditating.

Choosing a Mala

Choose bodhi style seeds for devotion and patience, sandalwood for peace and warmth, black onyx for stillness, and clear quartz for clarity.

Related products: Bodhi Seed 108 Mala and Sandalwood Mountain Breath Mala.