{"product_id":"pause-breathing-half-mala-bracelet-for-breathwork-and-meditation-love","title":"Pause Breathing – Half Mala Bracelet for Breathwork and Meditation, Symbol of Love","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy I Created It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small mala to carry with you, so you can return to the body one breath at a time. I created this \u003cstrong\u003ePause Breathing Mala\u003c\/strong\u003e to make mindful breathing simple and tangible, guiding the practice through touch alone, without the need to count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the beads slide through your fingers and, when they change shape or size, move into the next phase of the breath: a light, practical, and discreet tool to help you slow down, regain clarity, and create \u003cstrong\u003ea small space\u003c\/strong\u003e before acting, speaking, or making a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore changing your breath, pause for a moment and simply observe it as it is — its rhythm, its depth, its movement — without trying to control or improve it. Then, when you feel ready, follow the beads through one full cycle of the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarnet (8 mm) — Inhale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnet accompanies the four-count inhale, inviting the breath to enter the body gradually. It is traditionally associated with vitality, passion, and the pulse of the heart — a deep red stone linked since antiquity to warmth and life force, its name rooted in the Latin \u003cem\u003egranatum\u003c\/em\u003e, \"pomegranate seed,\" for its resemblance to the fruit's jewel-toned grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Quartz (4 mm) — Hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear quartz marks the short two-count pause after the inhale, inviting you to remain present without reacting immediately, while keeping the body soft. It is traditionally associated with clarity and steadiness — precisely the quality needed during the pause, when the task is not to rush ahead, but to stay clear and soft without reacting on impulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Quartz (8 mm) — Exhale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose quartz guides the six-count exhale, the longest phase of the practice. It is traditionally associated with love, tenderness, and compassion — qualities that accompany the exhalation not because they cause release, but because they carry the openness needed to let go with kindness, toward others and toward oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samdeamala.com\/pages\/what-is-a-mala-and-how-to-use-it\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:10px 20px; background-color:#a67c9b; color:#f9f4f2; text-decoration:none; border-radius:20px; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat is a mala and how to use it\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one initial exhalation, then move to the first bead and follow the sequence: \u003cstrong\u003einhale for 4 — I receive; hold for 2 — I do not react immediately; exhale for 6 — I let go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the changing stones, shapes, and sizes guide your fingers from one phase of the breath to the next, without needing to count mentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit with your back comfortably upright, hands resting on your thighs, shoulders and jaw relaxed. Continue for about five minutes, or for as long as feels comfortable — one bead after another, one breath after another, one small space before the next response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the mala for a complete \u003cstrong\u003ebreathing practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, for just a few cycles during the day, or as a half mala for mantra, sankalpa, and brief meditations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n– Half mala for 4–2–6 breathing, mantra, sankalpa, and short practices\u003cbr\u003e\n– Garnet (8 mm), clear quartz (4 mm), and rose quartz (8 mm) beads\u003cbr\u003e\n– Adjustable closure, wearable as a multi-wrap bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\n– Total circumference: approximately 50–57 cm (19.7–22.4 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n– Includes a cotton pouch for storage and everyday carry\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stone is \u003cstrong\u003egenuine and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — never dyed or heat-treated — hand-knotted on an ultra-resistant cord built to last through daily practice. All metal components are nickel- and lead-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala is created by me, Cristina, one bead at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samdea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58607187755343,"sku":"P0002","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4668\/6799\/files\/IMG_5501.jpg?v=1788137999","url":"https:\/\/samdeamala.com\/products\/pause-breathing-half-mala-bracelet-for-breathwork-and-meditation-love","provider":"Samdea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}