Looking for ways to make your meditation sessions more meaningful?
Or maybe you’re in the market for a stylish necklace?
Either way, mala beads may be just the thing.
A staple in Eastern religions, mala beads are used for counting mantras and recitations.
A full set boasts 108 beads, but strands of 54, 27, and 18 are also common.
Mala beads also have a larger “guru bead” not used for counting.
Below, we’re breaking down how to choose mala meditation beads for yourself.