Animanity Malas
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What is a Mala? Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn about the traditions, care, and uses of your Animanity Mala.
Malas
What is an
Animanity Mala?
Animanity Malas are tied using the traditional Tibetan practice of 108 beads, one bead for each of the 108 causes of suffering in the world. Each mala is unique, and has its own special story and intention. For each mala, a mantra is chosen and spoken while each knot is tied between individual stones to hold the intentions and infuse the mala with energy.
What makes these malas different? Each of these malas is infused with reiki healing energy. As I tie each mala, I focus on one or more of the major energy chakras in the body and set healing intentions for those energy centers. I also use only genuine gemstones or natural beads, like shells or lava rocks, relying on the traditional and ancient practices of gemstone and natural healing to help infuse healing energy.
Each Mala has a one-of-a-kind beauty and style of its own, so it could be worn as a fashion accessory, but also taken off and used in meditation or spiritual practice anytime and anywhere. A necklace that constantly reminds you of your healing intentions and can be taken off and used whenever you feel the need to focus the mind and find strength, stability, or clarity.
What is a mala?
What makes it different from any other necklace?
A mala is a strand of 108 beads (or a fraction of this number) used for keeping count, a tool for focusing awareness and concentration during your meditation practice, spiritual practice, prayer, or reflection. It also helps focus and set intentions and healing energy. This works by holding one of the beads closest to the charm, breathing in and out, or speaking a mantra you choose once, then moving your fingers to the next bead and repeating this action until you have moved all the way around the circle. Each time you find your mind wandering away from that action, you simply place it back on the feel of the beads in your hand and continue the practice.
Malas can also be worn like jewelry throughout the day as a reminder of your intentions. With use, the mala becomes infused with your personal energy. The more you meditate and use your mala, the stronger the bond will become between you and your beads.
Where do Malas Come From?
Malas have been used for many centuries, the oldest on record dating to the 8th Century BCE. They have been used by many cultures and spiritual practices, but are best known in Buddhist meditation practices. One does not have to be from any particular religious or cultural background to use, wear, and benefit from malas.
How do I clean my mala?
Malas are tied with silk chord. So, they should not ever be submerged in water or any jewelry cleaners. A damp cloth of light water only can be used to spot clean any spills or areas that get overly dirty. However, if the mala begins to feel heavy, or you find you are reluctant to wear it, it may need an energy cleanse. You can do this by leaving your mala in a windowsill or a safe place outdoors for several hours in the light of a full moon. Or you can place your mala on a plate or tray of Himilayan Sea Salt to clear any negative energy or to reset the energy and intention of the piece.