Tulsi Mala, meditation beads are used during the practice f Japa Meditation. These Tulsi Mala are traditionally used by Yogis during Japa Meditation.  Japa Meditation is the process of hearing and repeating transcendental sound, or sacred mantras, softly to oneself. The Tulsi Meditation Mala is used to count the number of times you hear and repeat the transcendental sound, Japa Meditation also engages the sense of touch, which helps to focus your attention on the transcendental sound.