Carnelian Mala Prayer Beads Necklace by Crystal Life Gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy, motivates for success in business and other matters. Grounds your inner knowing to confidently trust yourself. Base and sacral chakra stone: promotes fertility, overcomes impotence, improves healing functions of body. Translucent carnelian gemstones on matching silk thread. Description The large knotted prayer beads have 108 8mm beads (about the size of a medium chickpea) with a knot between each bead. They are approximately 40” in length with a luxurious tassel that hangs an additional 3 1/4”. Comes packaged with a description of the stones and a brochure describing the history of prayer beads and how to use them. Fine quality gemstones on 100% silk cord. Devotionally handcrafted in the USA. Practice You can use prayer beads to chant an affirmation, prayer or mantra. The usual practice is to rotate the prayer beads between your thumb, the second finger, and the ring finger. This position (sometimes called a mudra) helps you peacefully enter and ground your intent. When you reach the meru, out of respect do not pass over it but reverse direction.