K2 Half Mala

K2 Half Mala 📿 
HOW TO USE A MALA
Traditionally, malas are used during a meditation, but they are also often worn as jewelry -  necklaces or wrapped bracelets - to remind you of your practice.
Using a mala is simple, easy, and powerful. Follow these steps to get started:
Clarify the intention of your practice and choose your intention or affirmation. In some traditions, a mantra (sacred sound) is given to you.
Find a quiet space and sit in a comfortable position with back support, if you're new to meditation, with your eyes closed. We recommend NOT to lie down (or you may fall asleep).
Take a few deep breaths to center and observe the speed and depth of your natural breath. Don't control it - just follow it several cycles.
Bring your focus and attention onto your mantra/intention or affirmation.
Start with the bead next to the Guru bead. The Guru bead, that is bigger and represents "one's teacher," is the 109th bead at the bottom of the mala.
Hang the first mala bead gently on the middle or ring finger of your hand. Place your thumb on the guru bead, and use it to count each smaller bead, pulling it with the thumb towards you as you count, or repeat your mantra.
The Guru bead eventually becomes the last bead of your meditation.
Holding the Guru bead repeat your mantra and use the moment to set your intention.
If you want to continue, instead of passing over the Guru bead, simply reverse direction and begin again.
If you don't have a traditional mala, you can use a wrist mala or bracelet with large beads, in the same way as 108 beads.