How do I choose my Mala?

Congratulations! You're taking a giant step towards finding inner peace, grounding, and overall self love.

Mala beads can help you with so much in your life. Especially the above.

Mala beads have been used in prayer and meditation for centuries. But are also known to help one find a calmer mind, body, and spirit by simply having them present. We believe they act as a reminder to be more conscious about what you're seeking, how you're acting, and what you're manifesting.



When looking to connect with your mala beads, there's a few things to keep in mind.

First and foremost — there is no wrong or right way to choose your mala.

And typically, we find that the mala chooses you. If you simply surrender to the process, and allow your heart and gut to guide you, you will be lead to the right set of beads.


We often tell people, whatever one you are drawn to, is the one that is meant for you. It most often reflects the intentions you are seeking.

However, if you are looking for more guidance in the process, here are a few suggestions.

Ask yourself, what intention are you seeking?

Our mala beads combine rudraksha seeds with gemstones. Rudraksha seeds embody a calmer mind, body, and spirit.

But each gemstone carries its own intention.
If you are seeking tranquility, and a closer connection to your spirituality, we would suggest a mala with amethyst.

If you are seeking balance or abundance, we would suggest green jasper.

If strength and clarity is what you're looking for, lava is the best stone.

And if love is something you are seeking — whether self, platonic, family, or relationship — we encourage using rose quartz.
There are numerous possibilities.

One of our favourites is turquoise, which protects on a journey, and increases love and destroys hatred.

You can also ask yourself — what will you use your mala beads for?

Will you use it for meditation? Or do you simply want a daily reminder to follow your intentions?

If you are looking specifically for meditation, that's great! All of our mala necklaces are hand knotted between each seed and stone. This helps in the meditation process of counting your mantras.

We also include the guru bead in our necklaces, to signify that you have counted all 108 beads.

If you are looking to use your mala as a daily reminder of something you want to manifest in your life, or an intention you want to be mindful of, that's a beautiful reason, too. You can do this with either bracelets or necklaces.  You can even combine different gemstones. We find many people will layer numerous bracelets, combining lava, rose quartz, and turquoise bracelets together.

Whatever your reason, enjoy the process!

You're in for a beautiful journey with your new mala beads.

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This article was written by Mala Collective founder and journalist Ashley Wray.]
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