This Mala necklace features 108 double knotted freshwater pearls. Malas, also known as prayer beads, have been used for thousands of years by yogis and spiritual seekers to help keep their minds focus during meditation.  With roots in Hinduism, Buddhism, and yoga Mala beads are widely used around the world. One repeats a mantra softly, 108 times, using mala beads to keep track. This stunning necklace can be worn long, doubled, or tripled.