So, I bought this mat.
And that’s not me in the photo.
It’s the strangest thing I’ve ever bought but I have to tell you, I think it does what it promises to do ….
The concept is based on the ancient bed of nails and the idea is that the mat presses thousands of spikes (6000) into your skin to stimulate your nerve endings and muscles… so the end result is that your muscles relax and your body releases those feel good endorphins.
I thought the dealer price was a bit high and sure enough, I found knock off brands on ebay for cheaper. The mat came last week and I’ve laid on it every day at least 2-3x. What I’m purporting is purely anecdotal and highly unscientific but I believe that it does really work.
Apparently these were being sold in Sweden in 2009 and they sold 300,000 of them – they are becoming wildly popular in that area.
Disclaimer: If you actually try this mat, you need to know that the first two minutes are pure agony. Not fun, not relaxing, not even sane. It feels like 6000 sharp points poking you simultaneously, which is exactly what it is. You will hate me for even telling you about these mats and you will feel like you’ve wasted time and money. However, if you can breath deep through those first two minutes, you actually start feeling comfortable, breathing deeply, and getting very relaxed. I seriously have fallen asleep on this mat which surprises no one more than me.
You can google for more info or start here with your quest on all things shakti.
For what it’s worth, I don’t do yoga but I do see an acupuncturist and have for years. This hurts more than acupuncture (initially) but seems to have great results once you get beyond the first couple of minutes.
You’ll have to let me know if you do your own Shakti Experiment!
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