Uma Jasper & Rudraksha Kriya Mala

• 108 beads — the traditional count for japa and Kriya practice
• Unique 12-count Mala available to practice Kriya Sadhana
• The texture and weight of the beads anchors attention during mantra repetition
• Each bead is a moment of return — away from distraction, back to the practice
• Can be worn throughout the day or kept at the meditation seat

• Varies by mala: rudraksha, semi-precious stones, glass, sandalwood
• All malas include a guru bead and an image of a Guru or Deity — a reminder
• No synthetic materials in beads or stringing

The mala is one of the oldest tools in the yogic tradition. In Kriya Yoga it has a specific function: counting repetitions of mantra or pranayama cycles. The number 108 appears throughout Sanskrit texts as a number of completion. For the serious practitioner, the mala is less a piece of jewelry and more a working instrument — it belongs at the meditation seat.

What is the difference between the 108-bead and 12-bead mala?
The 108-bead mala is used for full japa rounds — one mantra per bead, 108 repetitions per round. The 12-bead mala is specific to Kriya Sadhana practice and is used for counting Kriya cycles.

Which mala material is traditional for Kriya practice?
Rudraksha is the most traditional material in the yogic lineage. However any natural material — stone, sandalwood, glass — is appropriate. What matters is consistent use with the same mala over time.

How do I use the guru bead?
The guru bead marks the beginning and end of a full round. When you reach it, do not cross over it — reverse direction and begin the next round. It is a moment of pause and remembrance.

Can I wear my mala?
Yes. Many practitioners wear their mala throughout the day as a reminder of practice. Some prefer to keep one mala exclusively for sitting practice.

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