Chakras are energy centers within the body, and each one has influence over various mental, emotional, and physical functions. When our chakras are thrown off balance, it can cause disruptions for mental and physical well being. Put extra energy into your chakras with this meditation mala made of lava beads.
Crown Chakra (Amethyst) for Wisdom, Clarity, Self-Realization, Divine Connection
Third Eye Chakra (Lapis) for Sight, Pure Reality, Intuition, Insight
Throat Chakra (Amazonite) for Truth, Listening, Communication
Heart Chakra (Aventurine) for Love, Forgiveness, Self-Acceptance
Solar Plexus Chakra (Citrine) for Self Esteem, Empowerment and Personal Power
Sacral Chakra (Carnelian) for Wellness, Sexuality, Creativity
Root Chakra (Garnet) for Survival, Confidence, Feeling Grounded
- Knotted chakra mala
- Made of lava beads with 14 gemstones
- Accent rock crystal guru bead for energy cleansing
- Beads are each about 6 mm
- Cotton tassel
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristic of this craft.
design: A hand-knotted japa mala of matte black lava beads strung on black cord, accented with a run of colorful gemstones representing the seven chakras and finished with a faceted rock crystal guru bead and a full black cotton tassel.
size: Individual beads are approximately 6 mm; overall strand length not specified.
material: Lava stone, amethyst, lapis lazuli, amazonite, green aventurine, citrine, carnelian, garnet, and rock crystal (clear quartz), hand-knotted on cotton cord with a cotton tassel.
features: 108 hand-knotted lava beads, one gemstone for each of the seven chakras, faceted rock crystal guru bead, black cotton tassel, meant for meditation use rather than everyday jewelry
care: Keep the mala dry and away from direct sunlight and perfumes, and store it in a soft pouch when not in use to protect the porous lava beads and knotted cord.
disclaimer: Each mala is handcrafted from natural stone, so slight variations in bead color, texture, and shape are normal and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
Lava stone forms when molten rock meets air and cools into something solid and enduring, which is why it has long been associated with grounding, strength, and steady emotional footing. As the base of this mala, it offers a calm, neutral field for the chakra gemstones to stand out against.
Each of the seven accent stones corresponds to one of the body's energy centers: amethyst for the crown, lapis lazuli for the third eye, amazonite for the throat, green aventurine for the heart, citrine for the solar plexus, carnelian for the sacral, and garnet for the root. Strung together in sequence, they trace a path from base to crown, mirroring the way energy is traditionally understood to rise through the body during meditation.
The clear rock crystal guru bead marks the mala's starting and ending point. In mala tradition it represents the teacher, the practice, or simply a moment of pause and reset — the bead you return to after completing a full cycle of 108 recitations.
Working with this mala offers a simple way to check in with each part of yourself in turn: a few breaths or a repeated word at each chakra bead, moving from grounded root to open crown, before or after seated meditation.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and chakra practitioners seeking a tactile tool to focus attention and mantra practice
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting, chakra balancing, energy work, mindfulness practice
- Suggested Mantra: I am grounded and balanced
- Intention: Balance, Grounding, Clarity, Energy Alignment
- Chakra Connection: All seven chakras
- Gemstone: Lava Stone, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Carnelian, Garnet, Rock Crystal
Together these nine stones map the body's full energy system: amethyst brings clarity and spiritual connection to the crown, lapis lazuli sharpens insight at the third eye, amazonite supports honest communication at the throat, green aventurine opens the heart to love and self-acceptance, citrine builds confidence at the solar plexus, carnelian stirs vitality and creativity at the sacral, and garnet steadies the root with a sense of safety. Rock crystal, worn as the guru bead, is often considered a master healer that amplifies the intentions carried by the stones around it, while the lava base grounds the whole sequence in something elemental and calm.
Questions & Guidance
How many beads does this mala have?
It is a traditional 108-bead japa mala, the count used for a full round of mantra repetitions in meditation practice.
How do I use a mala like this for meditation?
Hold the mala in one hand and move from bead to bead with your thumb, repeating a mantra or breath count at each one, starting and ending at the guru bead.
Can I wear this mala as a necklace?
It's designed primarily for meditation use rather than everyday jewelry, since the lava and gemstone beads are more delicate than typical necklace materials.
Why does each section have a different colored bead?
Each colored gemstone corresponds to one of the seven chakras, letting you focus on a specific energy center as you move through your practice.
Will the beads look exactly like the photo?
Because the gemstones are natural, slight differences in color and pattern from bead to bead are expected and part of what makes each mala unique.
