Saturday, August 27, 12:00pm – 4:00 pm 
with Alyson and Liz at Westgate

Join Alyson Simms and Liz Nichols for a special clinic where you’ll learn not only how to use a mala, but also how to make your very own! These two yoginis are experts on malas and have been making, selling, and teaching about malas worldwide for many years.  You may have already experienced some of their malas at Yoga Yoga, or in your own hands!

Everything you need to make your very own 27 bead wrist mala will be provided, including traditional mala beads, silk thread & knot-tying tools. While you are crafting your sacred jewelry, you will learn about the history of malas, the various ways to work with your mala, the energetic properties of various woods and  gems that may be used, and the planetary properties of each finger used to move your mala.

Lastly, you will get to practice using your mala with sanskrit, kundalini, and other traditional mantras. We’ll also be providing ready-made malas for you to try out to get a feel for different stones and lengths.