Malas can be worn daily on the skin, close to the heart, carrying with you always the peaceful power of rudraksha. Lava in it’s solid state is a stone of courage and gives people stability as they go through changes in their lives. Lava also helps to diminish the negative aspects of one’s character and allows us to see where modifications might be needed. Lava is considered a good tool for grounding and protection, helping us to connect to the earth. Lava also allows us to ‘root’ scattered energy and find focus and balance..