Mala Making & Art Meditation Workshop

Experience the meditative art of creating your own, 108 bead, hand-knotted mala infused with your intentions & energy.

What you’ll learn
Learn about the history & significance of meditation/japa malas.
Learn how to create a sacred space for your art meditation workshop in the comfort of your own home.
Learn about mantra and using a mala as a tool for meditation.
Enjoy a mindful & meaningful experience you may do alone or share with others.
Learn how to create your own, unique 108 bead hand-knotted mala necklace infused with your intentions, prayers and energy.

Requirements
No meditation, jewelry making, or yoga experience required.
Anyone with an open heart & mind seeking to LEARN + CREATE + MEDITATE.

Description
LEARN + CREATE + MEDITATEMalas are not just trendy, beautiful pieces of jewelry. They are a tool used to help the mind focus during meditation, and the simple, yet repetitive act of hand-knotting 108 beads together becomes an art meditation in itself. The intention of this online course is to provide a space and opportunity for you to have a meaningful and mindful experience, and of course, to create a sacred piece of jewelry infused with your intentions, energy and prayers, that you may use as a tool for meditation, wear as a fashion accessory or give as a gift to someone special. We keep the energy light and the learning simple so that everyone feels welcome. With the Baja Malas Online Mala Making Workshop Experience, you will have unlimited access to videos and supporting written instruction in each of the following modules.Welcome!Your inspirationCreating your Sacred Art Meditation SpaceGathering Your MaterialsHistory and Significance of Meditation MalasAnatomy of a MalaMantra: What is it and discover your own.Intention setting and how to infuse your energy & prayers into your malaSacred Beading: Preparing to make your malaLearn how to hand-knot your beads together.Learn how to finish your mala with a string or leather tassel.Meditating with your malaIdeas for a Mala Making WorkshopSuzi has tried to recreate, as much as possible, the in-person experience she has been leading in Baja California since 2019, providing you with everything you need to experience this workshop in the comfort of your own home, to enjoy in solitude or share with others. Join to CONNECT with yourself, the divine and others; experience COMMUNITY and CREATE a piece of jewelry that inspires.

Overview
Section 1: Preparing for the Workshop Experience

Lecture 1 Welcome!

Lecture 2 Your Inspiration

Lecture 3 Creating your Sacred Space

Lecture 4 Gathering Your Materials

Section 2: Set your Intentions and Learn about Malas

Lecture 5 What is a Mala?

Lecture 6 The Anatomy of a Mala

Lecture 7 What is Mantra?

Lecture 8 Setting your Intentions

Lecture 9 Infusing Your intentions into your mala

Lecture 10 Sacred Beading

Lecture 11 Meditating with your Mala

Lecture 12 Ideas for Workshops

Section 3: How to make your mala

Lecture 13 How to hand-knot your mala beads together

Lecture 14 How to add the guru bead

Lecture 15 How to finish mala with string tassel

Lecture 16 How to finish mala with leather tassel

This workshop experience is for everyone seeking a mindful and meaningful experience to connect with themselves, others and the divine, and to create a very special, personal piece of jewelry.,For anyone wanting to learn a new form of meditation that is simple and accessible to everyone.,Wellness leaders or yoga instructors seeking to learn more about japa malas to perhaps use or teach their students more about as well.,This course is for anyone wanting to make a special piece of beaded jewelry for themselves or to give as a unique handmade gift.,If you are seeking a creative outlet or enjoy creating things with your hands, even IF you don’t consider yourself creative.