How to adjust your mala beads with the slide knot
STEP 1.
Hold the guru bead between thumb and forefinger
![Step 1 - Adjusting Wrist Mala Beads with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-01.jpg)
STEP 2.
Firmly take the knot and slide it towards the end beads
![Step 2 - Adjusting Mala Bracelet with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-02.jpg)
STEP 3.
Pull open the mala beads to loosen
![Step 3 - Adjusting Wrist Mala Beads with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-03.jpg)
STEP 4.
Slide the mala beads over your hand
![Step 4 - Adjusting Mala Bracelet with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-04.jpg)
STEP 5.
Grip one of the end beads with your middle finger
![Step 5 - Adjusting Wrist Mala Beads with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-05.jpg)
STEP 6.
Pull the other end bead firmly to tighten the mala
![Step 6 - Adjusting Mala Bracelet with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-06.jpg)
STEP 7.
To remove: hold the slide knot between thumb & forefinger..
![Step 7 - Adjusting Wrist Mala Beads with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-07.jpg)
STEP 8.
…and slide it firmly towards the end beads
![Step 8 - Adjusting Mala Bracelet with Tibetan Knot](https://www.tibetanmalashop.com/meditation-beads/photos/wrist-mala/wrist-mala-beads-08.jpg)