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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.

Want to go green but not sure where to start? ECHOstore, a concept store dedicated to providing tools for a sustainable lifestyle, is hosting ECHOteach, a series of sessions that deal with how to create a better world by starting with the self. Launched in partnership with Fully Booked, the ECHOteach Inner Change, Outer Action sessions will be held at the Fully Booked flagship store in Bonifacio High Street.

 

Does your period ever get in the way of any goal, big or small? Was there a time when you weren't able to tick off anything in your to-do list because you were suffering from terrible menstrual cramps?


If you answered "yes" to these, you'll be relieved to know there's a way around this menstrual mess. While it's true that some women have a harder time dealing with premenstrual syndrome than others, with careful planning and determination it's also possible to work on your goals even as you deal with PMS.