African Bloodstone Mala

African Bloodstone Mala is a string of beads that are made of wood, seeds, pearls, semi-precious or precious stones. It consists of 108 beads, and it is considered sacred in the yoga practice. Most mala have 109th bead called the Meru bead or guru bead, which is typically placed at the center of the mala. Some believe that beads carry energy. Wearing mala as a necklace or as a bracelet throughout the day helps you manifest the power of the stone.

What does African bloodstone Mala do?

African bloodstone beads are slightly brown in color with a tinge of red orange specks. Get your blood pumping with the revitalizing energy of Bloodstone. Like a coach, the Bloodstone meaning fills you with a surge of courage, self-esteem, energy and protection so that you can enjoy living in the now. It is a stone of both physical and creative movement and stimulates the root chakra helping to get the energy flowing in your mind, body and spirit. With the pure, upbeat energy of this crystal, you’ll make the most out of every moment.

Product Description:

• 108 African Bloodstone Semi Precious Beads – 8mm.
• Guru Bead – 10 mm
• Entire length is approximately 58-60 cm from top to end of tassel. This knotted necklace is made using Cotton tassel is used to put African bloodstone beads together without stretching or fraying.

How To Use This African Mala

1. Choose a quiet still place to meditate, away from all the distractions.
2. Sitting comfortably preferably in lotus pose, hold with your right or left hand while cradling the weight with your other hand.
3. Set intention first. You can either close your eyes to focus or soft gaze focus on something.
4. Start reciting your mantra, as you recite your mantra; pull each bead toward you with your thumb.
5. Continue reciting mantra and pulling each bead as you recite it. Once you reached Guru bead this the end of one cycle. Turn around as you head back the other way if you are keen to do another set.

This is suitable as a car hanging talisman to bless safety of your travel, hang inside the house to protect family’s health.

Mantra associated with African bloodstone mala:

“TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM” – together with African bloodstone mala this mantra helps us to self-guide and by uttering this word in the mantra, we show a sincere effort and desire to help ourselves.

Mala Cleansing through Smudging

1. Make sure to do this in a well-ventilated room, open windows if necessary.
2. Light your smudge stick, then blow out the flame.
3. Pass your mala through the smoke for about 30 seconds.
4. Keep the sage in a heatproof container until it’s extinguished.

Best guru bead to complete this mala necklace: Green Agate, Ceramic, Infinity Bead Tiger’s Eye Agate beads.

Comes with a muslin bag where you can keep mala when not in use or when placing on top of your meditation altar. Great yoga gift for anyone who is into calming down and meditation. Can be a part of yoga retreat giveaway too. A mindful present for a mindful fashion.

A beautiful gift for Birthday’s, Anniversary’s, Christmas, Brides, Bridesmaid’s gifts, Mother of the Bride, Graduation’s, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or for someone very special. Or a special gift for yourself.

All malas are designed and handmade in our craft room here in Largs Bay, South Australia.

IMPORTANT: All materials are natural and as such you will see variations in color, shape and texture. This is part of their beauty! Color in photos may vary slightly from real life, though every effort is made to make the photos as true to life as possible.

more African bloodstone mala designs here: Cleansing Green Mala Necklace – African Bloodstone – We Value the Creative Spirit (kukaishop.com)

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