This course will provide the student with the skills and techniques to be able to produce their own custom set of mala beads. Mala beads are used for meditation with mantras or prayers while also being a beautiful piece of art that can be worn.

Traditionally including 108 beads, this course explains the materials that can be used and the number of different personal options that can be applied to the project. Making your set of mala beads to your own specification makes this more than a piece of jewelry; it becomes a part of your own personal meditation practice.

The benefits of meditation are far ranging and have been shown in many studies to increase health, decrease stress, and bring a new mindset of joy and happiness to daily living. The course takes the student from the meaning of mala beads, the selection of materials, a step by step guide to the construction, and then an illustration of the traditional use during meditation.

The student will need cording, beads, and possibly reading glasses to be able to see in fine detail. There are no software requirements other than simply being able to view the course material. This course also assumes the student is at least familiar with the idea of meditation and has a desire to learn more about the practice of meditation.

Alina Quesada

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