Activate Your Mala With A Mantra

Whether you have a mala now or plan to get one, this is no ordinary necklace. Made of genuine crystal and stone, these necklaces have healing properties that are full of intention. Traditionally a mala is made of 108 stones and used for Japa meditation to count mantras. The ancient tool can also be used to count breaths, pray, or use in gratitude meditations. The number is significant because of the science and spirituality that originates in India. For example, there are 108 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet, in Vedic tradition, the distance between the sun and earth is 108 times the sun diameter. In tantric yoga, there are 108 energy lines described throughout the body and they all connect back to the heart chakra.

Malas can be made from many materials, the most common are wood and semi-precious gemstones. Depending on what each mala is made from will determine the energetic effects and healing properties of your necklace. Check out Mala Shop — YogaInsight (squarespace.com) to see stone descriptions.

How To Activate Your Mala

1) Sit or stand with your mala, holding it in your hands.

2)Bring your awareness to your breath, or belly to focus on each inhale and exhale

3)Now, Focus on your intention and mantra (mantras below)

4)Hold your mala in your right hand between the thumb and middle finger, place your thumb on the first bead, rotating each bead as you repeat your mantra.

5)After you have made it all the way around, bring your mala in both hands, up to your heart. Hold it here for a few seconds or what feels right to you.

6)Bring your mala up to your third eye, and send gratitude out to the universe, saying thank you.

7)Bring your mala back to your heart chakra, and then into your lap, opening your eyes when you are ready.

Your mala is now activated.

 

Mantras For Your Mala

  1. Om Namah Shivaya: Mantra for spiritual experiences

  2. Om Mani Padme Hum: Mantra for purification

  3. Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha: Mantra for enlightenment and abundance

  4. Sat Chit Ananda: Mantra for truth and bliss

  5. Gate gate paragate para sam gate bodhi svaha: Mantra for the heart