Shakti Mat in the Press

Positive Health Magazine, 2008

Shakti Mat: Happiness and Deep Relaxation On a 'Bed of Nails'

The Shakti Mat is the modern version of the original Bed of Nails, created by Indian Yogis over 6,000 years ago using ancient Indian wisdom to create health on all levels and to dissolve pain, stress, discomfort and tension. It is now available in the UK in a more user-friendly 'softer' design; people are reporting significant improvement in a wide range of conditions including:
• Back pain;
• Neck pain;
• Sciatica;
• Insomnia;
• Depression;
• Fatigue;
• Poor circulation;
• Digestive problems;
• Other conditions including weight loss, cellulite, allergies.
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The new Shakti Mat is made of cotton, foam padding and plastic spikes, with over 6,000 spikes that work on acupressure points, placed in a perfect geometrical pattern. The stimulation of the acupressure points causes the release of endorphins, which also block pain. The physical contact with the points of the Shakti Mat also increases blood and lymph circulation, which results in a release of tension, discomfort and pain and a sense of deep relaxation. Some people become so relaxed that they fall asleep on the mat!