a Mala Video Booklet WITH MELANIE MORENO Step-by-Step Instruction w/ Embedded Videos: What is a Mala? Setting Intentions Why 108 Beads? Tying the Mala Adding the Tassel Using it in Japa Meditation AND MORE!
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Introduction - What is a Mala? WITH MELANIE MORENO
In our introduction we will be discussing what a Mala is and how they are used in both prayer and meditation.
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Mala Kit Materials WITH MELANIE MORENO Let's go over everything you should have in your Mala Making Kit! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 2 108 Beads Mala Cord for Stringing Tassel Cord Beading Needling Guru Bead and Spacers
Setting Intentions WITH
MELANIE MORENO
Now it's time for us to set our intentions before we begin!
You can set your intention based on something you want to work on or remember when you wear your mala, it can be something you'd like to manifest, or you can choose based off the stones being used.
There's no wrong way to set an intention!
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Stringing the Mala WITH MELANIE MORENO
Let's discuss why there are 108 beads specifically being used as we begin to string your Mala. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 4
Tying Your Mala WITH MELANIE MORENO
Now that all your beads have been strung, let's begin tying your Mala.
When you get half-way, go to the next video for mid-way tying tips!
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Mid-way Tying Tips WITH MELANIE MORENO
We're halfway there!
Once your tail gets a bit longer, try to follow these tips to not get yourself tangled.
Make sure you're repeating your intention in your head or out loud as you tie each knot!
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Tying
Ends Together
YAY! Now that you have all 108 beads on, it's time to tie the ends together. Tie once for Oneness Tie once for Divine Masculine (right side) Tie once for Divine Feminine (left side) *3 total knots* CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 7
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the Guru Bead WITH MELANIE MORENO As we add your Guru Bead (the largest bead that grounds us) you will also be adding 2 spacers. Tying 3 more times: Earth (grounding) Sun (giving) Moon (receiving) CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 8
Adding
Tying on the Tassel WITH MELANIE MORENO
The tassel represents the roots of the lotus flower and we will be adding a tassel to further ground us.
Make sure your tassel is centered and tie twice.
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Using Your Mala in Meditation
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MORENO Congratulations!
MADE A MALA! Now that you've made your Mala, let's discuss how you can use it in Japa Meditation and throughout your life moving forward! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 10