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What is japa? How do you practice japa? How do you use a mala?
Meghan Kemp Meghan Kemp

What is japa? How do you practice japa? How do you use a mala?

Japa means “rotate,” and the use of mala beads helps to tether the mind to a kinesthetic sensation, reminding you to focus the mind as you repeat a word or phrase associated with your deepening spiritual awareness.

Doing japa with a mantra, a heart-mind vehicle, repatterns the thinking mind, and brings you into moment-to-moment awareness.

As one slowly moves along the mala, the mind becomes rooted in that same, unhurried, calm movement, directing awareness into clear focus.

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