About Our Malas
At Pingala, we also include carefully selected semi-precious stones to enhance the properties of the Mala, whether they are being used as jewellery or for chanting. The beads are connected, along with a hand-made tassel with a silk thread. The silk is treated with floral water, and the Malas are smudged using sage in a clean and pure environment. They also include a handmade bag for storage or carrying.
A Mala (garland/necklace) is a traditional Indian tool used in meditation and mantra practice (reciting of traditional prayers).
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Traditionally, beads such as Rudraksha, Tulsi or Sandalwood are used in Malas, as they have their own specific metaphysical and mythological properties.
Each Mala contains 108 beads. 108 is a sacred number in Hinduism and many other cultures, relating to numerological and astrological ancient wisdom. Each Mala also has a tassel and a head bead called the guru or sumeru bead.
Every part of our Malas are designed and created by one person; Yoko Kayano. Yoko is a Yogi and meditation practitioner, and her Malas are made with love and pure intention. She knows from first-hand experience the power of meditation and chanting, and the profound effects that Malas can have on the wellbeing and spiritual growth of the wearer.
