Buddha Groove’s energy malas are intentionally designed for personal growth and inner wellbeing. Each type of gemstone in these malas is hand-selected for its unique vibrational energies.
This mala’s beads of red jasper, tiger’s eye, obsidian, and smoky quartz were chosen to balance your Root Chakra and inspire inner strength. These stones are known for their grounding vibrations and protective qualities. Made with 108 beads, each mala is hand-knotted in India. Beads measure about 6 mm each.
Red Jasper-Endurance, strength, determination
Tiger’s Eye-Strength, willpower
Obsidian- Protection, stability, groundedness
Smoky Quartz-Stability, balance, protection
- Specially designed gemstone energy mala
- 108 knotted beads plus guru bead and tassel
- Red jasper, tiger’s eye, obsidian, smoky quartz
- Beads each measure about 6 mm
- Knotted by hand in India
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Due to the nature of gemstone, each mala will feature natural variations in color, beads details, and overall appearance. Mala's tassel may vary in regards to color and thread details. Such characteristics enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A traditional 108-bead mala strung from a mix of warm amber tiger's eye, deep brick-red jasper, smoky quartz, and dark obsidian, finished with a hand-knotted guru bead and a long, loosely brushed tassel in warm gold thread.
size: Each bead measures about 6 mm. The strand totals 108 beads plus a guru bead and tassel, the traditional full length for a japa mala.
material: Genuine gemstone beads — red jasper, tiger's eye, obsidian, and smoky quartz — hand-knotted on cord, with a hand-tied cotton tassel.
features: 108 hand-knotted beads, guru bead, hand-tied tassel, four grounding gemstones, hand-strung in India
care: Keep your mala away from water, lotions, perfume, and direct sunlight, and store it in a soft pouch when not in use to preserve the beads and thread.
disclaimer: Because these are natural gemstones, color, banding, and clarity will vary slightly bead to bead, and the tassel's shade and thread details may differ from piece to piece — part of what makes each mala one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
This mala brings together four stones long associated with steadiness and resolve: red jasper for endurance and quiet determination, tiger's eye for willpower and courage, obsidian for protection and grounding, and smoky quartz for stability and balance. Together they form a palette rooted in the earth tones of the Root Chakra, the energy center believed to govern our sense of safety, belonging, and physical vitality.
In many traditions, strength isn't loud — it's the capacity to stay rooted when circumstances shift. These deep, earthy beads reflect that kind of strength: not force, but the ability to hold steady, absorb what's difficult, and keep moving forward with a clear head.
The mala's 108 beads follow the ancient japa practice, in which each bead marks one repetition of a mantra or breath during meditation, guiding the mind from distraction back to center one count at a time. The guru bead marks the completion of a full cycle, a small pause to acknowledge the practice itself.
Held during a seated meditation or simply kept nearby on a desk or altar, this mala becomes a physical anchor for the intention to stay grounded — a reminder, in moments of stress or uncertainty, to breathe, root down, and return to steady footing before responding to whatever the day brings.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and anyone navigating a stressful season who wants a tactile reminder to stay grounded and steady
- Purpose: Meditation counting, mantra practice, root chakra balancing, grounding ritual, altar or desk reminder
- Suggested Mantra: I am grounded and strong
- Intention: Strength, Grounding, Protection, Stability
- Chakra Connection: Root (Muladhara)
- Gemstone: Red Jasper, Tiger's Eye, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz
Red jasper has long been carried as a stone of steady endurance, thought to slowly build determination rather than spark sudden bursts of energy. Tiger's eye pairs that endurance with willpower and courage, believed to sharpen focus and confidence in moments that call for decisive action. Obsidian, formed from rapidly cooled volcanic glass, is associated with protection and psychic grounding — a stone said to absorb negativity and keep one anchored. Smoky quartz rounds out the set as a stone of balance, prized for its calming, stabilizing presence during times of stress or transition.
Questions & Guidance
What is this mala meant to be used for?
It's designed for meditation and mantra practice — the 108 beads are counted one by one as you repeat a mantra, affirmation, or breath cycle. It is intended for meditation use, not as an everyday jewelry piece.
Why does this mala combine four different gemstones?
Red jasper, tiger's eye, obsidian, and smoky quartz were chosen together because each is associated with grounding, strength, and protection — energies connected to the Root Chakra.
How do I use the guru bead and tassel?
The guru bead marks the start and end of a full 108-count cycle. When your fingers reach it, pause, take a breath, and either close your practice or turn the mala around to begin again.
How should I care for my mala?
Keep it away from water, lotion, perfume, and prolonged sun exposure, and store it in a soft pouch when you're not using it to protect the beads and knotting.
Will my mala look exactly like the one pictured?
Very close, but not identical — as natural gemstones, each bead carries its own color and pattern, and the tassel may vary slightly in shade, so every mala is naturally one of a kind.
