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Sri Collection:
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Mala (sanskrit word meaning garland) is a string of beads used to count
mantras (Sanskrit prayers) in sets of 108 repetitions. Many of our
malas are for adornment, but we also have malas to be used for japa practice, the meditative repetition of a mantra using a mala to count repetitions.
Choosing a Mantra
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mantra is either given to you by a teacher or chosen by
yourself. Adding your own intention makes it more personal to you.
When selecting a mantra, be clear on what your intention is, and use
your intuition over your intellect. You may want to try out each mantra
for a few repetitions to see how it feels to you and choose the one
that feels like it fits best for you.
A mantra is a word or series of words chanted aloud or silently to invoke spiritual qualities. Chanting is used as a spiritual tool in virtually every cultural and religious tradition. The practice of chanting a mantra is used as a form of meditation. Sitting in a comfortable position repeating the mantra, the mind is focused, the thoughts are let go of and the breath is slow and deep.
Like prayer and affirmation the repetitious use of mantra can have powerful effects on the mind, body, spirit and emotions. Mentally, mantra meditation increases concentration, and improves memory and focus. Physically, mantra meditation lowers the heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and activates the relaxation response to allow healing and rejuvenation to occur. Mantra meditation builds self-confidence and self-empowerment, reduces stress and balances the emotions. Spiritually, mantras are said to dissolve one’s bad karma, produce jnana (wisdom) and are considered one of the many yogic paths towards self-realization.
How to use a mala:
We recommend for all you visual learners (like me) to view this five minute youtube video on how to use a mala.
Hold your mala in your right hand extending your index finger, use your thumb to “count” each repetition or breath by touching the bead during the recitation/breath and then lightly pulling the bead away and moving onto the next. The large bead near the tassel (guru bead) should not be counted, crossed over or touched by the thumb. This is the starting and ending point of each practice. Continue by by turning over your mala and beginning on the bead you ended with. Continue until you have done 108 repetitions, or multiples of 108.
EATs, PRAYs, and LOVEs OUR MALAS!
"Thank you so much for your gift, it was generous of you, I absolutely love the mala's and have given all my girlfriends one already. also your note was very sweet and touched me."
The crew of Eat Pray Love received our malas from Julia Roberts in India and Julia was seen wearing them during the filming!
Note: Julia Roberts has worn our malas on several occasions including on the Hope for Haiti telethon, and in "O" Magazine, October 2010, however at this time she is not endorsing them.
Bali Malas congratulates Robin Lim
CNN Hero of 2011
Here at Bali Malas we offer spiritual jewelry, malas, created by Aum Rudraksha Designs
Each piece is comprised of the sacred rudraksha bead. Rudrakshas are a symbol of compassion, humanity and a simple reminder of the present.
Only Bali Malas has the source for highest quality small rudraksha beads in the world. Making Bali Malas the most sacred, healing of malas.
Malas made with the traditional rudraksha seeds are a great tool to keep your mind with you throughout your day. When worn on a regular basis they can absorb the vibration of the practice of mindfulness.
