A simple mala ritual for setting an intention — hold your mala, reflect, and let it become a companion for whatever you're calling into your life. Takes just a few quiet minutes.

Ever notice a mala has 108 beads, never a round 100? The number carries deep meaning across yogic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions — a small detail that adds another layer to the mala you wear.

Picking a mala doesn't have to be complicated. A simple guide to finding yours by the energy you're drawn to — Wild Woman, Angelic Soul, Soul Purpose, and more.

A mala is a strand of 108 beads used for centuries in meditation and intention-setting. Here's what the word means, why 108, and how to wear one as a daily reminder.