What Are Mala Beads?
A traditional tool for mindfulness practices, mala beads consist of a strand of 108 individual beads featuring a more significant, distinctive guru bead. As a meditation aid, each bead serves as a counter for tracking the times a mantra is recited, or breaths are taken during a meditation session.
How Do Mala Beads Work?
From a scientific standpoint, the repetitive motion of moving the beads through your fingers can have a calming effect on the mind. This rhythmic action can help to focus the mind and induce a state of relaxation and mindfulness.
The Power Of Intention
One of the critical aspects of using Mala beads is setting an intention for your practice. This intention can be a specific goal, affirmation, or simply a word or phrase that holds meaning for you. Imbuing your beads with a particular purpose can amplify the effectiveness of your meditation practice.