Malas are sacred prayer beads, similar in effect to the Catholic Rosary. They originate from India and are commonly used for mantra repetition. They facilitate meditation and can be used to count 108 repetitions of a mantra.
Why Wear a Mala?
Commonly you'll see yogis and other spiritually inclined people wearing malas. They can be worn as healing jewelry as a necklace or as a bracelet. I like to think that we are wearing our sacred prayers as well as using the energy of the gemstones the mala is made of as a type of talisman.
Every time you use or wear your mala you it is a reminder of your true self and the greatness you possess.
With 108 beads and hand tied knots between each, the mala represents the journey the soul takes as a human being. Manifesting the life you desire comes with obstacles and challenges and you have everything it takes to overcome those challenges.
Shakti SOULutions' malas are designed to be both functional and beautiful. Wear them throughout your day to keep your sacred prayers with you. Meditate with them to charge them with your mantras and prayers.
Symbology of Shakti SOULutions' Malas
Every part of our malas is intentional and sacred. Mindy has been making malas in this fashion for over 20 years. Our malas are meant to enhance the quality of your meditation and life through the use of focused, serine and energetically pleasing gemstones. Handmade malas are filled with potent energies and sacred meaning to bring clarity to your yoga and life.
108 Beads. 108 is considered a sacred number. 1 represents God and your ultimate Truth. 0 for emptiness and humility in spiritual practice. 8 denotes your limitless potential through infinity.
The String we use is one long string, doubled over showing us the unity in duality.
The Knots between each bead signify all the obstacles we face and seal in the lessons learned.
The Beads represent the multitude of experiences we move through on our human journey back to spirit. The beads can connect you to the spirit aligned actions you take on your spiritual journey, helping you overcome your obstacles (knots).
The Guru Bead is a representation of your most influential teacher and ultimately the God within. This bead, like Source Energy is not meant to be crossed. It is our beginning and our end.
The Tassel brings together all the teachers you have had in your life and the wisdom they have shared with you.
Balancing Chakras with Your Mala
Gemstone malas are a great way to enhance your energy body and chakras. The first rule of thumb for the chakras and gemstones is that the color of the stone matches the color of the chakra that you want to balance.
Root Chakra: Red & Black 
Sacral Chakra: Orange & Brown 
Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow 
Heart Chakra: Green &Pink 
Throat Chakra: Light & Aqua Blues 
Third Eye Chakra: Dark Blues, Indigo, & Purple 
Crown Chakra: Violet & White 
The second rule of thumb for the colors and chakras is that the first rule doesn't always apply. 😏 If your intuition is guiding you to something that doesn't match the first rule of thumb, listen to that. Stay in your heart, not your head.
How to Care for Your Mala
Malas are sacred objects and should be treated as such. Never place a mala on the floor or something you would sit on. When not in use, store the mala in a special place like an altar or in a special box or bowl or pouch.
If you need to cleanse the energy of your mala you have a few options. You can clear your mala in the same ways you would clear your crystals: smudge, a bowl of salt, sun or full moon light, running water.
How Malas are Made is Important
Malas aren't just pretty jewelry, or they aren't intended to be so. All of our malas are handmade in Colorado and filled with life, vitality and loving intentions. Every aspect of our malas is intentional and holy. That energy and intention gets passed on to everyone who has ever enjoyed one of our beautiful creations.
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