This Mala ( prayer beads) are hand-knotted in the Buddhist tradition with 108 beads but you don't have to be a Buddhist to receive the benefits of using a mala as a meditation aid. Healing chakra yoga necklace. The stones selected for this mala were chosen specifically for their ability to protect you on your journey to wellness. I wear mine when I need to be reminded of my intent to heal. Check out the little bird charms as marker beads. These mark the 12 energy centers of the hara charka line used in reiki This makes a wonderful gift for your favorite reiki practitioner. So this is a 108 bead mala as is Buddhist tradition with a reiki twist to it. There are 12 beads, a marker bead, 84 beads, a marker bead, then 12 more beads. I have been a reiki master for almost 30 years and when I do an attunement or practice reiki I use the hara chakra line. In this chakra line, there are 12 chakras. So the malas that I make are set up with the first 12 beads to represent opening the hara line before you set the 84 beads with your intent. The remaining 12 beads are to balance and close the hara line. In native tradition, cedar represents protection and purification. Coral quiets the emotions and brings peace to within the self. Facilitates intuition, imagination and visualization. Coral accelerates the transfer of knowledge from spirit. 10% of the sales of this mala go to the local abused women's shelter! Just a word about stones and crystals from an old crystal healing teacher. Minerals come into this world knowing what their job is to aid us by the value of their mineral composition. An example is bloodstone which has an iron component and so does our blood no wonder bloodstone is good for blood-related issues. Best to use gemstone beads to reinforce your intention! Malas are such a wonderful way to carry your intention without you through the day. For me, the weight of wearing a mala is a constant reminder of my intention and/or affirmations! metal and natural stones can react with the chemicals in soaps, lotions, and cosmetics. Please remove jewelry before washing, swimming, or applying lotions. I work with natural stones, so please note that the look of the beads can slightly vary in their shades, size, and shape. Every one of the stones I use are real, we won't ever make use of simulated beads. Crystal gemstone healing is founded on the material being precisely that, genuine crystals & stones. When buying cheap imitations you are not buying the healing advantages. This beaded Mala is ready to ship to its new home within 48 hrs of ordering. Great for gift giving! I handcraft all of my mala's with reiki intention! Infused with the intention to create the highest and best good for the wearer. I find reiki incredibly beneficial for maintaining a high vibration for my day and things just seem to flow effortlessly. If you have a special request for reiki infusion please let me know. I'm not really a health care professional and can't offer medical advice. Healing crystals can be utilized as a complement to various other treatments and not as an alternative for medical treatment, diagnosis, and examination. For medical advice, please consult a qualified healthcare specialist. #Reikiinfused#veteransgift#C-PTSD#calmingmeditationaid#PrayerBeads#JapaMala #survivormala.