Yoga_Journal_-_June_2016_

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2016

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PHOTO: BROOKS FREEHILL; STYLIST: EMILY CHOI

Meet your mala

Whether you want to keep count of your mantras or adorn your neck or wrist with

beautiful beads (or both!), a mala can help you set an intention for your day. Get

inspired to select a strand that’s best suited to your path. By Yelena Moroz Alpert

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1 BOOST CONFIDENCE The stones of the

Open Heart Warrior Faceted Blue Tigers Eye

Empower 108 Mala are said to remove inhibition

in the third-eye chakra, boosting self-confidence

and courage ($268, openheartwarrior.com).

2 TAP INTUITION Each Blooming Lotus

Jewelry Recycled Sari Tassel Mala is made with

aromatic sandalwood, the royal tree of Mysore,

India, believed to awaken the mind and help

cool pitta aggravation in summer’s heat. They

also come with customizable gemstones, such

as amethyst, which may enhance intuition

($118, bloominglotusjewelry.com).

3 STOKE PASSION Modern ŌM malas are

handcrafted from sustainable Schima tree

wood on China’s Hainan Island, where the

artisans recite their own mantras while working

to impart each piece with positive energy. The

orange resin beads of this Passion Mala speak

to the second chakra, the seat of creativity and

sexual energy ($44, modernom.co).

4 SPUR INNOVATION The clustered crystals

of the aqua druzy pendant on the Karma

Mantra Wanderlust Japa Mala are said to store

energy while amplifying the creative vibes of

the mala’s agate gems ($56, karmamantra.com).

5 GET CENTERED Known for their spiritual

prowess, the beads on this Lulu Dharma

Rudraksha Mala are made from rudraksha,

seeds mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures

and believed to have healing powers. Some say

they create a cocoon of positive energy around

the wearer to maintain a sense of presence

during meditation ($70, luludharma.com).

6 PROMOTE POSITIVITY Satya Jewelry’s

Gold Tulsi Mala is made of rare rudrani seeds,

considered sacred to the female goddess

Parvati, connected by 18K gold-plated caps.

Wear it to find your inner shakti, the divine

female energy ($149, satyajewelry.com).

7 SELF-SOOTHE The nurturing properties

of jasper stones in Silver and Sage Jewelry’s

Bright Spirit Mala target the heart chakra

and bring balance during stressful times

($138, silverandsagejewelry.com).