Black Obsidian & Chakra 6mm Mala

Black Obsidian is a Root Chakra crystal. Psychically protective, this stone will help shield you against negative energies. This crystal increases your self control, and helps us to see the self truthfully. It releases imbalances and will support you during change. This stone dispells negative energies, and removes unloving thoughts. It can help increase your intuitive and psychic abilities. It brings about personal growth, clarity, and compassion. Obsidian will help break through emotional blocks and clear ancient traumas.

108 bead mala. Mala beads are used in Buddhism, Hinduism and in spiritual, meditative and prayer practices. They are similar to the Catholic practice of prayer beads. Traditionally there are 108 prayer beads plus one bead will often be added to bring the mala together - this last bead is known as the "Guru bead". Malas are created in groups of 27 prayer beads - so a mala with just 27 beads is used to attain spiritual progress. Hold the mala with one hand, draping it across the other, so that your fingers are on the beads. Take a breath, exhale, say your mantra (prayer, intention statement), move to the next bead and repeat. Sometimes people will just do the breath, with no mantra.