Rose Quartz Zen Mala Necklace
My Handmade zen mala necklace looks great and can also be used as a meditation aid.
This hand knotted Mala necklace is made from 108 frosted rose quartz and carved rosewood beads. The guru bead is a raw rose quartz crystal wrapped with sterling silver wire to create a pendant.
Rose Quartz
Is the stone of universal Love💗 It is said to restore trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace. Calming and reassuring, it helps to comfort in times of grief. Also believed to dispel negativity and replacing it with loving vibes. It encourages self forgiveness and acceptance invoking self trust, self worth and self love.
Rose Quartz is said to strengthen and balance the physical heart and circulatory system, and release impurities from body fluids. Rose Quartz is used to increase fertility and to protect both mother and unborn foetus
Birthstone - January
Zodiac - Taurus, Libra
Chakra - Heart
You can use mala beads in a variety of ways during meditation, but breath control and mantra repetition are two good starting points.
Controlling your breath
Simply paying attention to your breathing can be a form of mediation. It’s a handy one, too, since you can do it anywhere.
To use mala beads for controlling your breath:
- Hold your mala with one hand.
- Let it drape across your fingers so you can move it easily. Place two fingers around one of the beads next to the guru bead. Many people use their thumb and middle finger, as some religious traditions avoid using the index finger.
- Complete one full breath (inhale and exhale).
- Move your fingers to the next bead, breathing in and out once per bead.
- Finish at the guru bead to complete 108 breaths.
- If you want to do another round, just move your fingers in the opposite direction until you reach the guru bead again.
Repeating a mantra
A mantra is a phrase, word, or sound you can use to help focus your awareness during meditation. “Om” is a common one, but there are countless others.
You can also create your own mantra that feels reassuring or calming. For example your mantra might be “I am calm,” “I am safe,” or “I am loved.” The mantra you repeat can also vary depending on your current situation.
To use mala beads with a mantra, follow the same process as you would for controlling your breath. But instead of exhaling and inhaling at each bead, repeat your mantra. You can whisper it, say it in a loud, clear voice, or stick to a mental repetition — whatever feels best.
