With its strengthening energy, Tiger’s Eye motivates you to take initiative, and make things happen. It’s a stone of willpower and vitality. But don’t be fooled: Tiger’s Eye is as grounding as it is energizing. Bring Tiger's Eye mala on your meditative journey for action as well as to feel rooted.
- Knotted gemstone mala
- Made of 108 Tiger's Eye beads
- Also features a guru bead and tassel
- Available in two different bead sizes, 6mm and 8mm
- Made in India
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Crafted using natural gemstones, each mala will feature variations in bead color, and details. Such characteristics enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A traditional 108-bead mala hand-knotted from richly banded Tiger's Eye gemstones, finished with a larger guru bead and a full golden-yellow tassel.
size: Available in 6mm and 8mm bead sizes; full mala length is designed to be worn long or doubled for meditation practice.
material: Natural Tiger's Eye gemstone, knotted on cord
features: 108 knotted beads, guru bead, hand-tied tassel, available in 6mm or 8mm beads, handmade in India
care: Keep your mala away from water, perfumes, and direct sunlight, and store it in a soft pouch when not in use.
disclaimer: Crafted from natural gemstone, each mala varies slightly in color and banding, making every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
Tiger's Eye has long been carried as a stone of courage and steady willpower, its golden-brown bands said to hold the watchful, grounded energy of the animal it's named for. Malas made from this stone are chosen by those who want their practice to feel active rather than passive — a companion for sitting still while cultivating the resolve to act.
The 108 beads follow the count honored across yogic and Buddhist meditation traditions, each one meant to anchor a single breath, mantra, or repetition as the fingers move steadily around the strand. The guru bead marks the beginning and end of that circle, a quiet point of reflection before starting the count again.
Worn or held during practice, this mala pairs Tiger's Eye's warming, energizing quality with the discipline of repetition — a reminder that grounded action, not force, is often what moves us forward.
Used daily, this mala becomes less an accessory than a tool — something to hold during morning meditation, a japa practice, or a quiet pause before a demanding day, letting the weight and rhythm of the beads settle the mind and steady the intention you're setting.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mala practitioners seeking a grounding, energizing stone for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting, japa practice, grounding ritual
- Suggested Mantra: I am rooted and ready
- Intention: Willpower, Grounding, Vitality, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Sacral Chakra, Root Chakra
- Zodiac: Leo, Capricorn
- Gemstone: Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye is prized as a stone of willpower and vitality, believed to steady the mind while stirring the confidence to take initiative. Its banded, sunlit color is often associated with grounded courage — the kind of energy that keeps you rooted even as it motivates you to move.
Questions & Guidance
How many beads does this mala have?
This mala is knotted from 108 Tiger's Eye beads, plus a guru bead, following the traditional count used in meditation and mantra practice.
What bead sizes are available?
This mala is offered in two bead sizes, 6mm and 8mm, so you can choose the feel and weight that suits your hand and practice.
Can I wear this mala as jewelry?
It's designed and knotted for meditation use rather than everyday jewelry wear, though many people do drape it during practice or keep it nearby as a focal object.
Will my mala look exactly like the picture?
Because Tiger's Eye is a natural gemstone, color and banding vary from bead to bead, so your mala will have its own unique pattern.
How should I care for a Tiger's Eye mala?
Keep it away from water, lotions, and prolonged sunlight, and store it in a pouch or box when you're not using it to help the knots and beads last.
