A yoga mala https://japamalabeads.com/ is a string of 108 beads used for japa meditation and chanting mantras. Traditional yoga malas have several different and important components including counting beads, a tassel, a guru or meru bead, spacers or marker beads, and a string that ties the mala together. Check out this great infographic showing the 5 main parts of yoga prayer beads or mala beads.
