Malas — also known as yoga beads or japamalas — are necklaces that usually have 108 beads. Mala, Sanskrit for “garland,” is often used to enhance spiritual practice. You may see people use malas while ...

Growing up in the Disciples of Christ denomination, Jodi Baron was used to what she called "popcorn prayers," which were spontaneous and done within a circle of believers. Traditional intercessory ...