This piece has 108 colored rosewood beads on a single elastic strand. It is 52cm or 20.5" long and can be worn as a necklace or wrapped 2-3x for wrist or ankle! Mala beads are used in Zen prayer & all meditation. Worn as a reminder of an intention you've set to seek a calmer mind, body & spirit. Namaste. Beads: Colored Rosewood Size: 6mm or 8mm Length: 20" elastic cord Number: #108 is Meaningful Worn as a necklace, bracelet or anklet Mala 108 bead significance: Chakras: There are 108 energy lines in the body that connect to the heart, with one path believed to be the way to self-realization. Astrology: There are 12 constellations, & 9 arc segments called namshas or chandrakalas (12x9=108) Time: Humans are said to have 108 feelings; 36 related to the past, 36 to the present & 36 to the future. Soul: Said that Atman, the human soul or center goes through 108 stages on it's journey. Pranayama: If one is able to be so calm in meditation as to have only 108 breaths enlightenment will come. Islam: The number 108 is used to refer to God. Buddhism: There are 108 virtues to cultivate & 108 defilements to avoid. Chinese: There are 108 sacred stars. The mala, called su-chu, has 3 dividing beads. Top Rated Seller & Trusted Poshmark Ambassador! 💲Bundle & Save ❌Trade/No Hold 🔘Use OFFER button ❓Ask ? BEFORE U Buy ✔️$15 MINIMUM Order 🐾Pet Friendly🚫Non-Smoking ❤️Thanks for shopping! 205410 #mala #all-gender #pride #rosewood #hippie #gypsy #boho #zen #intention #meditation