how do you use a mala for meaditation?

Answer 1

balance it while using it along your fine line and then you will sit straight with peace and tranquility all the days of your life:)

Answer 2

Start by holding the first bead of the mala between your thumb and index finger. Then you move it with those 2 fingers bead by bead, until you come to the end. With each bead, you say a mantra. This way, you know by the end of the mala you have said the mantra the exact number of times that there are beads on the mala. Most Hindu malas have 108 beads. Other religions have different amounts of beads.