Mala Necklace | Garnet

About Your Personally Selected Mala:
Hand-selected in Rishikesh, this Mala bead necklace arrives to you blessed by the holy river Ganges, from the mother country, India, home of yoga and spiritual seekers.
 
Each Mala necklace you find here is of premium quality, made from crystals you may have never known existed, and all of ethical origin - no glass, no fakery, no harm done in their process of arriving to you!
 
History of Mala Beads:
The history of mala beads is somewhat murky, but they are believed to have originated in India around the 8th century BCE, most likely made from Rudraksha or Lotus seeds. They were originally used by Hindu sadhus, or holy men, to help them focus their minds during meditation, by thumbing the beads between their fingers as they focused on the inhale and exhale, or a round of chanting a traditional mantra. Over time, the use of mala beads spread to other religions, but are still used purpossefully by spiritual seekers to help connect the wearer to the divine.
 
How to use your Mala:
Place it in your dominant hand, and use your fingers and thumb to count the beads, while chanting a mantra or affirmation, so the eyes can remain internally focused on Ajna chakra (the third eye), aiding in intuition, connection with source/spirit, and deep self intrigue (among other things). It is also common for people to wear these as necklaces to subconsciously focus on what they are trying to manifest withen their lives (e.g. peace, clarity, wealth, confidence etc.) often by aligning a crystal that holds the vibration of this intention.
 
Garnet Benefits:
Legends and folklore place garnet among the most ancient of talismans. Not only was it prized as an ornamental jewel, but its strong curative powers and protective energies made it invaluable. Though garnet is naturally aligned to the root chakra making it great for grounding, its colour helps us with all things relating to sensuality, creation, business, and the very foundations of life including aiding personal and professional relationships.
 
This is a great stone for helping cultivate energy to manifest our dreams, because it aligns with the colour of the heart (heartfelt intention) and our root chakra (foundations of life). Garnet is well known for its utilization of creative energy. It grounds spirit forces within the body and helps in the ability to work lovingly on the physical plane. It represents primordial fire, the creation of the world out of chaos, purification, passion, and love. It's also great to spark the fire of sensuality, bringing with it, new found love passion for life. 
 
Cleanse & Set Your Intention: 
Your mala necklace has been personally cleansed with reiki energy, before being cleared under the light of a full moon, and endured a lengthy riverside stay next to the holy Ganges river in Rishikesh India. This is a very special piece, and to ensure it does what you really want it too, I suggest cleansing it with Palo Santo or White Sage (please see links or visit shop) and then sitting with it to feel into its energy, and how you want it to work for you!