05/11/2026
I’ve been wearing and using mala beads for several years now, and I only get mine from my friend Chris at Mala for Vets. Not only does he have the best quality beads and a user friendly website, but he donates a large portion of profits to veterans organizations just like we do at Movement is Medicine Tees.
I recently picked up a new stack of wrist malas because, honestly, I haven’t been feeling as grounded lately. These include hematite and other grounding stones that serve as daily reminders to slow down, breathe, reconnect, and stay centered.
I wear my malas on my left wrist, which in many traditions is considered the masculine side—the side associated with action and how we project energy into the world. For me, it’s a reminder to stay steady and intentional with the energy I bring into my work, my movement practice, my parenting, and my everyday life.
Grounding doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s movement.
Sometimes it's walking barefoot.
Sometimes it’s breath.
Sometimes it’s ritual.
Sometimes it’s pausing long enough to reconnect w yourself.
Movement is Medicine… but stillness can be too.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to meditate using mala beads through a practice called japa meditation, let me know. I’d love to teach and share more about it.
