Similar to most prayer beads, Mala beads are used for prayer and meditation. By moving your fingers over the beads, you can count the number of times you have chanted the prayer mantra. Additionally, this repetitive process keeps you grounded in prayer or meditation, as it helps focus your mind limiting the possibility of your mind wandering. In essence, Mala beads are designed to help you focus on your meditation.

Howlite is the stone of calmness, comfort, knowledge, memory and progress. It helps relieve an overactive mind. Howlite has the ability to heal mentally, physically and emotionally.

It is said Howlite able to calm the mind reducing fretful thoughts and helping you to relax in preparation for sleep or meditation.

If you suffer from insomnia, caused by racing thoughts at bedtime, placed Howlite under your pillow may help.