Embrace Mindfulness through Malas and meditation

Custom Gemstone Malas & Workshops

Understanding the Purpose And Power of Malas in Meditation

Malas have been used for centuries as a tool for focus, intention, and spiritual connection. Each bead serves as an anchor for your breath and mantra, helping to quiet the mind and deepen your meditation practice. Beyond their meditative purpose, malas carry the energetic properties of the gemstones or materials they are made from, offering personal support for healing, balance, and transformation. Whether used for prayer, mindfulness, or setting daily intentions, a mala can be a deeply personal companion on your journey to inner peace.

Start your journey! Explore step-by-step techniques to integrate mala beads into your daily meditation or mindfulness practice.

How to Use Mala Beads for Meditation and Mindfulness

Using malas in meditation is a simple yet powerful way to cultivate presence and intention. Traditionally, the mala is held in your right hand between the thumb and middle finger. By moving your fingers along each bead while repeating a mantra or focusing on your breath, you create a rhythmic flow that enhances concentration and calms the mind. Whether you seek relaxation, clarity, or spiritual connection, malas provide a tactile and grounding experience that helps guide your minfulness practice. Over time, your mala becomes infused with your energy and intentions, serving as a meaningful reminder of your journey.

Custom Gemstone Mala Beads for Your Meditation Practice

A custom gemstone mala allows you to align your meditation practice with your personal intentions and energetic needs. Each gemstone carries unique properties - such as rose quartz for compassion or aquamarine for clear communication - offering additional support on your path. Whether you choose a mala based on your intuition or a specific intention, a thoughtfully crafted mala becomes more than just a meditation tool; in becomes a reflection of your journey, growth, and healing.

gemstone Malas and Mala Making Workshops

  • Hands holding custom gemstone malas, representing personalized mala creations at My Healing Homestead in West Linn, OR

    Custom Gemstone Malas

    Inspired by tradition and guided by intention, these gemstone malas are personalized to you and your intention. Do you want to be a part of the process? I'll help guide you through the process with questions and prompts for setting an intention and selecting gemstones based on their healing properties and energetics. All malas are hand knotted. Your intention is held during the making of the mala. Malas are shipped directly to you and will arrive in a bag for storage with instructions for use. Pricing varies depending on gemstones used and bead size. Inquire further on the Contact page.

  • Assorted gemstone malas, representing the mala-making workshops at My Healing Homestead in West Linn, OR

    mala making workshops

    Gather together for this fun and creative 2-hour class where you make and design your own beautiful mala from a variety of different gemstones. In this workshop, you will learn about the history and use of malas, participate in an intention setting meditation, explore gemstones and their energetic properties, and receive hands-on instruction on all aspects of mala making.

    Cost includes all instruction and supplies.

    Upcoming Workshops

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  • Hands holding gemstone malas, representing private and online mala-making workshops offered by My Healing Homestead in West Linn, OR

    Private or Online Workshops

    Interested in hosting your own mala making workshop? Contact us for scheduling a private group or workshop at your studio. Workshops can be held either in person or online.

    We will schedule a time to connect beforehand to determine your needs and pricing. Contact us or more information and availability.

Explore the Art of Japa meditation & Mala Making

Upcoming Workshops!

Reserve your spot! Contact us to register for our upcoming wellness workshops and take your mindfulness to the next level.

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