{"product_id":"pause-breathing-half-mala-bracelet-for-breathwork-and-meditation-symbol-of-clarity","title":"Pause Breathing – Half Mala Bracelet for Breathwork and Meditation, Symbol of Clarity","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\u003eFluorite (8 mm) — Inhale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite accompanies the four-count inhale, inviting the breath to enter the body gradually. It is traditionally associated with mental clarity and focus — its name rooted in the Latin \u003cem\u003efluere\u003c\/em\u003e, \"to flow,\" for its historical use as a flux that helped metals melt and move together. Prized for its banded, translucent colors, it is sometimes called the \"Genius Stone,\" a fitting companion for the breath that opens the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurmese White Jade — Hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e White jade marks the short two-count pause after the inhale, inviting you to remain present without reacting immediately, while keeping the body soft. Treasured for thousands of years, jade is traditionally associated with purity, serenity, and quiet strength — qualities suited to the still point of the practice, when nothing is added and nothing yet released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Quartz (6 mm) — Exhale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear quartz guides the six-count exhale, the longest phase of the practice. Ancient Greeks called it \u003cem\u003ekrystallos\u003c\/em\u003e, believing it to be water frozen so deeply it could never melt. Traditionally associated with clarity and lightness, its transparency mirrors the openness needed to let the breath go fully.\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– Fluorite (8 mm), Burmese white jade, and clear quartz (6 mm) beads\u003cbr\u003e\n– Adjustable closure, wearable as a multi-wrap bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\n– Total circumference: approximately 34–40 cm (13.4–15.7 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":58607655780687,"sku":"P0003","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4668\/6799\/files\/Pause_Breathing_Mala_bracelet_fluorite.jpg?v=1788146762","url":"https:\/\/samdeamala.com\/products\/pause-breathing-half-mala-bracelet-for-breathwork-and-meditation-symbol-of-clarity","provider":"Samdea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}