Dalmatian Jasper and Lava Beaded Mala

6 mm Natural Dalmatian Jasper Beads
6 mm Natural Lava Beads
8 mm Natural Lava Bead
Black Silk Tassel
Cord Color: Black

Entire length is approximately 50-53 cm from top to end of tassel. Length differs slightly since each gemstone is unique.

What is Mala?

The word mala means garland in Sanskrit. Mala beads have been worn for thousands of years as ancient tools in Buddhism, Hinduism and yoga. They are basically a strand of beads used in meditation to count mantras, prayers or intentions and act as a tactile guide as you sit in silence. They keep your mind focused and clear from thoughts.

A full mala contains of 108 stones with an overhand knot between each of them and a guru bead as the 109th bead. Number 108 is a sacred and spiritual number in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Dalmatian Jasper is a stone that gives emotional harmony, helpful in overcoming depression, helps to remove negative thoughts and emotions. It has a calming influence for children, this stone is an excellent choice to assist you and your children to sleep well while preventing nightmares. Dalmatian jasper also has a calming effect on animals. Therefore, it is useful when training pets, particularly dogs.

Lava stone is a very powerful grounding stone that strengthens one's connection to earth because of its creation within the center of Earth. It’s wonderful for calming the emotions. It gives strength and courage, allows stability through times of change.