Jasper Mala Bracelet

Jasper - Strength
The word jasper comes from the Latin "iaspis," meaning spotted stone. This earth-colored stone is said to clarify and strengthen the mind. It is also believed to promote emotional stability and balance in the body.

Prayer beads: "in the present moment, my mind is calm."
The word "mala" in Sanskrit means garland of roses. Also called a rosary, it comes from India where it was used in Hinduism and Buddhism. It then passed to Islam and Christianity during the Crusades. The mala is used to count pious words or to recite mantras. Meditation with mantras involves repeating words or syllables that generate a specific vibration. Place the mala in your hand and take a bead with your fingers. With each new word or mantra you recite, move to the next bead. It is an effective way to keep yourself in the present moment and calm your mind.

Complete malas have 108 beads corresponding to the 108 passions of man. Mala bracelets generally have 24 beads or any other number usually a multiple of 3. They can be worn as personal accessories or jewelry, thus defining our personality and character. In all traditions, they have a magical and protective aura.