{"product_id":"palo-santo-mala-108-perlen-meditation","title":"Palo Santo Mala 108 Beads | Meditation and Grounding with Sacred Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePalo Santo Mala – 108 Beads for Meditation, Cleansing, and Inner Stillness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.9 cm per bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 46 cm plus 7 cm tassel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palo Santo wood, SERFOR-certified from Peru, with red cotton tassel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India (crafted), Palo Santo from Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mala, 108 beads including guru bead, strung, not knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine taking a moment for yourself – you sit down, place this mala in your hands, and as soon as you touch the honey-colored beads, you notice: there's a scent. Warm, slightly resinous, a little sweet. Palo Santo doesn't smell like perfume – it smells of stillness. To \u003cstrong\u003ebuy this Palo Santo Mala\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing a piece of true practice into your home. The 108 beads of SERFOR-certified Palo Santo wood show fine wood grain in their light honey tone, with individual darker streaks – each bead a small natural original. The \u003cstrong\u003eeffect of Palo Santo\u003c\/strong\u003e has been valued in Andean tradition for centuries: purifying energy, promoting peace and harmony, strengthening grounding. This mala accompanies you in daily meditation, when counting mantras, or simply as a worn ritual – the vibrant red tassel gives it a lively, almost festive accent. I particularly recommend it for your meditation space, where its scent is gently present just by touching it. The indigenous people of the Andes have used this sacred wood for generations for a reason – Palo Santo is considered one of the most powerful natural energy purifiers available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEffect and Meaning of the Palo Santo Mala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root Chakra (Muladhara) and Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – grounds and simultaneously opens to higher vibrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e♐ \u003cstrong\u003eZodiac Sign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagittarius • Capricorn • Scorpio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm honey yellow to light brown with fine natural grain, occasional darker inclusions, vibrant red cotton tassel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eGift Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for meditation practitioners, Reiki masters, spiritual seekers, and anyone who wants to give themselves a conscious moment of stillness – also beautiful for birthdays or as a companion through a new phase of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about the Palo Santo Mala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is a mala and why does it have 108 beads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA mala is a traditional tool from Hinduism and Buddhism, used to count mantras during meditation. A mantra – often a sequence of syllables from Sanskrit – is traditionally recited exactly 108 times, while moving the fingers from bead to bead. The number 108 is deeply rooted in both traditions: it connects astronomy (the Earth-Sun distance is approximately 108 times the Sun's diameter), anatomy (108 nadis, or energy channels in the body), and philosophy of language (54 Sanskrit letters in masculine and feminine form make 108). The guru bead at the end of the chain marks the beginning and end of a round – it is not counted, but is the resting point of the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat makes Palo Santo so special and where does the wood for this mala come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePalo Santo – Spanish for \"holy wood\" – belongs to the Burseraceae family and is botanically related to frankincense and myrrh. The indigenous people of the Andes have used it for centuries for energy cleansing, protective rituals, and to promote inner harmony. What makes it special: Palo Santo only develops its full, warm-resinous aroma after naturally dying – living trees are not cut down. The wood for this mala comes from SERFOR-certified forests in Peru, using only trunks and branches that have lain on the forest floor for at least three to four years. This method fully respects nature while guaranteeing the richest aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I properly care for my Palo Santo Mala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePalo Santo wood should not come into contact with water, as moisture can dissolve the natural resin and damage the beads over time. To clean, simply wipe gently with a dry cloth. To refresh the mala's energy, you can hold it over frankincense or Palo Santo smoke, place it on selenite plates, or put it by a window during a full moon. It's best to store it in a pouch or box to protect the beads from scratches and preserve the scent. The more often you wear it or hold it in your hand, the more the wood absorbs your personal energy imprint – many consider this the most beautiful part of a long practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I use the mala in meditation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eHold the mala in your right hand, starting at the guru bead. With your thumb and middle finger, grasp the first bead and recite your mantra – then slide to the next bead. The index finger is traditionally not used, as it is considered the ego finger. After 108 repetitions, you will be back at the guru bead – turn the chain around if you want to do another round, and never cross over the guru bead. You can also simply hold the mala in both hands, close your eyes, and consciously inhale the scent of Palo Santo – this is also meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant more? 👉 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.happy-minerals.com\/search?q=mala\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" title=\"Buy Palo Santo Mala and other malas at Happy Minerals\"\u003eDiscover all malas at Happy Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a Palo Santo Mala similar to the one pictured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDecorative items not included\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e📸 My photos are taken in bright studio light to show you every detail. The colors may appear slightly different in real life – I'd be happy to send you pictures in daylight upon request.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e🔮 Note: The described effects are based on tradition and experience and do not replace medical advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53572567138632,"sku":"PS-Mala-gefädelt","price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/8978\/6696\/files\/palo-santo-mala-aufgerollt-schwarzer-untergrund-happy-minerals.jpg?v=1784721357","url":"https:\/\/www.happy-minerals.com\/en\/products\/palo-santo-mala-108-perlen-meditation","provider":"Happy Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}