Mala bracelet

Mala Bracelets: Find Harmony and Spiritual Balance

A mala can be worn in any way that feels most comfortable to you. A mala is first and foremost a string of beads, a tool to use for meditation and prayer, a necklace, a bracelet, or whatever intention you (the owner) have for it. that.

Here are some tips on how to wear a mala every day, during meditation, and how they are traditionally worn.

Wearing Your Mala During Meditation

Many meditators prefer to wear a mala during their quiet meditation time. For some users, wearing a mala can provide a feeling of being grounded and grounded to all the energy they feel during their meditation practice.

Wearing a new mala for 40 days is a way to harmonize your energies with it. This process also helps break old patterns and build a good habit of practicing meditation on a daily basis. Wearing the mala as a necklace during meditation can feel comforting and also serves as an extension of your established intentions.

As our personal energy is absorbed by the pearls, you will want to recharge and cleanse your pearls from time to time.

Wear Your Mala Like a Necklace

Wearing a mala around your neck is the most practical and comfortable way to wear them. Mala beads are a functional piece of jewelry, not only are they a tool for counting mantras, but they are also simply beautiful and comfortable to wear.

An authentic mala will be made of semi-precious stones, crystals, or natural seed beads. Each of these types of materials has varied symbolism and metaphysical healing properties. Wearing a mala as a necklace is a great way to benefit from these energies and work with crystals and stones for your chakras.

You can even layer multiple gemstone necklaces with your mala to channel metaphysical energies not only for your personal intentions but also for a noticeably elegant fashion style.

Wrap the Mala Beads on the Wrist

There are two types of mala beads that can be worn on the wrist. The first is a mala bracelet, these smaller malas usually have 18, 21 or 27 beads. You can wear one, two, three, as many as you want. Layer several bracelets on your wrist and set specific intentions for each mala. Seeing and touching your mala bracelets throughout the day can help you remember your positive affirmations.

The second way to wear a wrist mala is to very carefully wrap your 108 bead mala around your wrist several times. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly while putting on the mala. Tuck the tassel under the beads or wear it loosely, whichever is comfortable for you.

When practicing yoga, be mindful of wearing your mala necklace or wrapping the mala around your wrist, as any form of physical exercise could weaken or break the beads if they get caught on something.

Three 8mm size mala bracelets and two 6mm size mala bracelets stacked together.

On which wrist to wear a mala? Left or Right

A mala bracelet or wrapped necklace can be worn on the wrist that feels most comfortable. There are no strict rules on which wrist is most suitable.

In India, some cultural practices unrelated to mala beads would suggest that you wear them on the right wrist. Tibetan Buddhists wear their malas on either hand, left or right.

Wearing a mala on a certain wrist should not be confused with the way a mala is held when reciting prayers, there are some spiritual customs about this that you can learn from more in our mala guide.