{"title":"Mala Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hundred and eight beads for counting a mantra, strung in Ahmedabad and imported direct. The mala is the rosary of Hindu and Buddhist practice, used for japa: one bead per repetition of a mantra, round to the larger guru bead where the count begins and ends, and 108 is the sacred number of the tradition. Ours are strung from a single gemstone each, in amethyst, rose quartz, lapis, tiger's eye, green aventurine, black agate, jade and clear rock crystal, with 6 to 8mm beads on a strand of 60 to 80cm. Worn long as a necklace, wrapped several times at the wrist, or kept in a pouch for practice. Choose the stone for its meaning in crystal practice, or for the one you want to hold for twenty minutes a day. Each product page explains the stone and how a mala is used.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-carnelian253","title":"108 Bead Mala - Carnelian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 carnelian beads, warm orange to deep red-amber, no two quite the same shade. Carnelian is read in crystal practice as the stone of courage and motivation, the one for starting something, so a carnelian mala is often chosen for a mantra said at the beginning of the day or a new venture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394386874705,"sku":"gmala-02","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9IUC82RC82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM2REhQL2ViZThhMjU3LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810256"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-rose-quartz257","title":"108 Bead Mala - Rose Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 rose quartz beads, cloudy soft pink that glows rather than glints. Rose quartz is the heart stone of crystal practice, read for love and self-kindness, so this is the mala for a loving-kindness meditation, a compassion practice, or a gift for a friend who is just starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394386973009,"sku":"gmala-03","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9IUi82RC82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM2REhSL2FhODBhZWY2LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810260"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-jade260","title":"108 Bead Mala - Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 jade beads in soft green. Jade has been the stone of harmony, wisdom and good fortune in the East for thousands of years, so a jade mala is the one people choose for a mantra of balance, or as a gift for a new home or a new job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387071313,"sku":"gmala-05","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9TSy82RC82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM2RFNLL2U2OWM0MmVmLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810264"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-rock-crystal264","title":"108 Bead Mala - Rock Crystal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 108-bead mala in clear rock crystal, strung in Ahmedabad and imported direct. Clear quartz is the neutral stone of crystal practice, read as amplifying whatever intention is set with it, so a quartz mala is the all-purpose one, used for any mantra and often chosen as a first mala for that reason. The beads are 6 to 8mm, polished clear with the faint veils that mark natural quartz, and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, which wears as a long necklace or wraps several times at the wrist. For japa practice the mala is held in the right hand and counted with the thumb, one bead per repetition, turning at the guru bead rather than crossing it. Worn, it catches light; held, it is cool and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock crystal beads, 108 plus guru bead. Beads 6 to 8mm, length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From Ahmedabad, India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387169617,"sku":"gmala-06","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS8xUC84Qy82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM4QzFQL2I4ZWU1NDkwLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810267"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-green-aventurine268","title":"108 Bead Mala - Green Aventurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 green aventurine beads, the soft green quartz with a faint sparkle from the mica inside. Aventurine is read in crystal practice as the stone of luck, opportunity and the heart chakra, so this mala suits a mantra for abundance or a gentle heart-centred practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387267921,"sku":"gmala-07","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Si84Qy82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM4QzlKLzdlMmNhM2I1LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810271"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-black-agate271","title":"108 Bead Mala - Black Agate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 black agate beads, polished to a deep, slightly glossy black. Black agate is read in crystal practice as the stone of strength and protection, the steady one, so this is the mala many people choose for a practice they want to keep going through a difficult time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387530065,"sku":"gmala-08","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9TSi82RC82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM2RFNKL2E0ZDZlYmMwLmpwZWc_bfd56943-f691-4d5b-b91b-4a6795bff815.jpg?v=1784810275"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-amethyst278","title":"108 Bead Mala - Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 amethyst beads, strung in Ahmedabad and imported direct. The mala is the rosary of Hindu and Buddhist practice: 108 beads for counting a mantra through a full round, with a larger guru bead where the count begins and ends. These beads are 6 to 8mm, so the whole strand runs 60 to 80cm and can be worn long as a necklace, wrapped three or four times at the wrist, or kept in a pouch for practice. The amethyst varies from pale lilac to deep purple along the strand, because each bead is cut from natural stone. Tradition holds the mala in the right hand and moves it with the thumb, never crossing the guru bead. Amethyst is the stone of calm and clear thought, which makes this the classic meditation mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmethyst beads, 108 plus guru bead. Beads 6 to 8mm, length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From Ahmedabad, India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387726673,"sku":"gmala-11","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9TSy84Qy82MFIzMEMxRzY4VDM4Q1NLL2JlZDQyNWM4LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810282"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-tiger-eye282","title":"108 Bead Mala - Tiger Eye","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 108 tiger's eye beads, golden-brown with the fibrous bands that flash as each bead turns under the thumb. Tiger's eye is read in crystal practice as the stone of courage and focus, so this mala suits a mantra for confidence, a practice before work, or anyone who wants a mala that looks good worn at the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mala is the string of 108 beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice to count a mantra, a practice called japa. The traditional way is to hold it in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, and move from one bead to the next with the thumb, avoiding the index finger, which in that tradition stands for the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are about 6 to 8mm and the strand runs 60 to 80cm, so it can be worn long as a necklace or wrapped three or four times at the wrist between sessions. Each mala is imported direct from Ahmedabad, and because the beads are natural stone, size and length vary slightly from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"dn-spec\"\u003eBeads approximately 0.6 to 0.8cm; length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387824977,"sku":"gmala-12a","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Ui9FRS82MFIzMEMxRzZDV0tFRTlSLzA0YmNmZmRlLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810285"},{"product_id":"108-bead-mala-lapis286","title":"108 Bead Mala - Lapis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 108-bead mala in lapis lazuli, strung in Ahmedabad and imported direct. Lapis is the deep blue stone flecked with gold pyrite that scribes and kings wore in Egypt and Mesopotamia, and on a strand of 108 beads the flecks and white veins vary from bead to bead so the mala has depth as well as colour. The beads are 6 to 8mm and the strand 60 to 80cm, worn long, wrapped at the wrist, or held for japa, the practice of counting a mantra once per bead through a full round of 108. The guru bead marks the start and finish. Lapis is the stone of truth and wisdom in crystal practice, linked to the throat and third eye, so this mala suits mantras about speaking clearly and seeing straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli beads, 108 plus guru bead. Beads 6 to 8mm, length 60 to 80cm. Weighs 54g. From Ahmedabad, India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Elements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394387923281,"sku":"gmala-13a","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Uy9FRS82MFIzMEMxRzZDV0tFRTlTLzg1ZGIxMTAwLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784810289"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/collections\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Uy9FRS82MFIzMEMxRzZDV0tFRTlTLzg1ZGIxMTAwLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1786024960","url":"https:\/\/harmonyelements.co.uk\/collections\/mala-beads.oembed","provider":"Harmony Elements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}