Why do we use crystals in malas?

Why do we use crystals in malas?

Semiprecious gemstones and crystals are becoming more and more popular as mala components. Apart from their natural beauty - why are we using them more and more in malas? The answer...
May 31, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
Composition of a Mala - looking at the parts

Composition of a Mala - looking at the parts

A mala most often will have 109 or 112 beads;  108 counting beads , sometimes 3 marker beads dividing the mala into 27 bead sections and a Guru bead. Let's...
May 30, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
What are Mala Beads?

What are Mala Beads?

The word Mala is Sanskrit for garland and the history of the mala as we know it, is a long and interesting one... A mala is likely one of the...
May 30, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
Re-affirming Affirmations

Re-affirming Affirmations

We have all heard the term affirmations tossed around, maybe even a bit too much. We might have become cynical about what they promise – too many smiling people claiming...
May 16, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
Do we need to learn the Sutras?

Do we need to learn the Sutras?

We might have come to yoga for ‘physical’ reasons – but we know that yoga extends beyond the physical movements. Can we really just sit on the side-lines picking what we want from it – or rather what we think we want? Do we owe it to ‘yoga’ and to ourselves to learn more? These are the questions I am asking myself…

April 04, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
Finding Your Personal Mantra

Finding Your Personal Mantra

You are wanting to make your chanting, praying or meditating more personal - to ‘find your mantra’. That's great. Let’s have a look at what a mantra is – and...
February 26, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
New Year’s Thoughts

New Year’s Thoughts

My birthday falls at the end of the year so I probably find myself ‘evaluating’ the significance of the year ending a bit more than most. I have started this...
January 15, 2018 by Laurie Piggott
How to Choose Your Mala

How to Choose Your Mala

Pranachic malas have been handmade working with the energy of the semi-precious gemstones and beads used to support specific intentions and help you with your intention work. They can be...
December 04, 2017 by Laurie Piggott
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Intention Setting – The First Step To Manifestation

Intention Setting – The First Step To Manifestation

Intentions are the creative force that propels us forward, allowing us to fulfil our needs – and achieve our dreams. Our stories, our lives – our destinies are shaped by...
November 15, 2017 by Laurie Piggott
Love Your Mala - Mala Use and Care

Love Your Mala - Mala Use and Care

Cleansing Your Mala Like all crystalline objects, malas are believed to conduct and absorb energies. It is a good idea to ‘cleanse’ your mala and charge it with your energy...
October 07, 2017 by Laurie Piggott