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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...
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...
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...
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...
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…
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...
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...
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...
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...
