If you are like me you are probably saying to yourself “What’s a shakti mat”? Well, apparently it’s a cushioned mat with thousands of plastic spikes on the top. And according to website abclocal.com is soon about to be the subject of a major marketing campaign.
As reported by Ali Gorman, the mat works for back pain (amongst other things) by using the principle of acupressure.
For back pain you lie on the mat either in a thin T shirt, or preferably nothing, then the 6,200 plastic points get to work.
The first 3-7 minutes can feel uncomfortable (surprise) then it feels good. Using the mat for 15 to 20 minutes a day can help relieve back pain, reduce stress, help you sleep better, give you more energy, plus other benefits. So says Jeff Schnoll of Shakti USA. Well, he would wouldn’t he?
Still, it does seem to have positive benefits for many people. I have checked and found that these are available in many places online. They seem to range from around £13.00 upwards in UK. So not too expensive to give it a try.
If you want to learn more, and watch a video demonstrating the mat in use, click this link. If anyone tries one, or already has tried one, let me know how you get on.
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