For yoga enthusiasts, the word mala is probably as familiar as their own name. For the rest of us, however, it might well be the first tangible taste of the mysterious, transcendent discipline that is yoga.
According to model, TV host, and active yogini Teresa Herrera, the mala is a string of 108 beads used for meditation and prayer. Similar in form to the Catholic rosary and used by Hindus, Buddhists, and Yogis alike, the mala acts as a counting check when one chants through a mantra—each bead is touched to mark a specific verse. The mala is central to the practice of yoga, as is the number 108—so much so, in fact, that an international day of celebration has been appointed on their behalf.
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