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lazyyogi:

For the Lazy Yogi March giveaway, I will be offering a green opal and rosewood wrist mala. Click here for more pictures. 

I was informed that this wrist mala is the best selling product on the Japa Mala Beads site—and I can see why. Each opal bead has its own unique marble-esque pattern comprised of earthy greens and wooded browns. If this mala were a place, it would be a lush dark forest. 

As it is winter here in the North Eastern US, this mala feels like the promise of spring and summer. Something about it reminds me of dwelling in nature without the harsh bite of cold winds and frost hardened ground. And while I love having this mala around, I’m excited to send it off to a new owner. 

The description on theJapa Mala Beads sitereads:

“Green Opal is a healing and rejuvenating gemstone that is known to strengthen the immune system, aid relationships, and soothe emotions.

Rosewood (Red Sandalwood) is used to call upon Ganesha “the remover of obstacles” as well as the Divine Mother. Rosewood also is warming, improves circulation and protects one from negative energy.”

Wearing wrist malas are a wonderful way of remembering to be mindful as we go about our day. The touch of the beads on our skin is a helpful wakeup call to get out of our head and into the moment.

To enter the contest:

Reblog this post as many times as you would like between now and the end of the month. A winner will be picked at random on April 1^st (No fooling, I promise!).

Namaste and good luck!

lazyyogi:

For the first Lazy Yogi monthly giveaway, I will be offering a Bayong Wood, Bone, and Turquoise wrist mala. Click here for more pictures. 

This gorgeous mala has a Native American feel to it with a bit of Tibetan flare. The rich blue color of turquoise is reminiscent of sky and water, speaking to life-sustaining vastness. In Tibetan Buddhist art, many deities are depicted with blue skin to demonstrate the infinite nature of the Soul.

Furthermore, bone is a common material used in Tibetan spiritual items as a reminder of impermanence.

To me, the mala is vivifying to the touch while bestowing a relaxed ease. Despite the ornamental appearance, it still sits well in the hand for the practice of mantra meditation.

The description on the Japa Mala Beads site reads:

“Turquoise is said to open all of the chakras, promoting the sense of unity of the self and oneness with all that surrounds us. It is also known as a master healer stone, with the ability to strengthen the immune system and stimulate tissue regeneration.

The Bayong tree grows in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This grounding hardwood symbolizes development, evolution, adaptation, and spiritual growth.”

Wearing wrist malas are a wonderful way of remembering to be mindful as we go about our day. The touch of the beads on our skin is a helpful wakeup call to get out of our head and into the moment.

To enter the contest:

Reblog this post as many times as you would like between now and the end of the month. A winner will be picked at random on March 1^st.

Namaste and good luck!