Here at The Mala Den I love adding gemstones into the malas I make! Which type, and what colours are you drawn to? Polished, matt and dyed varieties of gemstones are mixed into the malas to create a beautiful look and feel.
You may be thinking why add gemstones and not just use sandalwood beads…
History has long mentioned about the healing effects of gemstones, they have now become easily available for us to enjoy in our day to day lives. Gemstones also known as crystals, harness the earths energy and that of the sun and moon. Each crystal has an energy vibration which could help with physical, mental and emotional problems when worn and used on or around our bodies. Crystal therapy is becoming more and more popular, wearing them in jewellery always gives you that feel good vibe I think. So adding crystals into a mala, is such a lovely way to make something already special, feel and look even better!
When choosing a gemstone, go with what you are drawn to. Follow your instincts and this is usually the best way to find the right one for you! Sometimes the colour of the stone may catch your eye, or you may just look at a stone and think, I really like it and not know why. The best advice comes from our inner self, so you could try and sit down, focus on your in breath and then the out breath. Take some time to be mindful, even do a meditation and see what pops into your mind. Maybe at the start of your yoga session set your intention to embrace whatever gemstone feels right for you at this moment in time. See if a certain crystal or colour comes into your mind during your practice.
Enjoy choosing your mala!
Namaste
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