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Mala beads are gorgeous jewelry pieces that combine fashion and function. Obviously they look great (even on men!), but they're also excellent for meditation and a way to easily keep track of how many mantras or breaths we've done. But I've learned that there's so much more that meets the eye when it comes to malas, so I thought I'd share my findings.