One small study carried out in.
Do shakti mats really work.
The shakti mat is a very efficient tool when it comes to resolving tension and administering deep relaxation.
The gate control theory of pain may explain how these mats may help some pain syndromes she said.
One question please do you use your mat in bed before you go to sleep or do you lie on the floor.
Also the price is very reasonable for these helpful acupressure mats.
Do acupressure mats actually work.
The mat is actually 16 5 inches by 27 inches.
How can it benefit me.
Shah offered up a different and possibly better theory as to why or how they work.
The original shakti mat has 6000 acupressure points to stimulate the release of endorphins and a range of other calming hormones.
I was wondering about the firmness of my mattress and whether it would make a difference to how the mat is placed.
Spikes apply pressure to your skin and muscles to support.
You will feel a prickly sensation but not severe pain.
I ve just received my shakti mat and am really looking forward to trying it tonight.
I sit at a computer so my arms and shoulders are forward so i ll often go home and take my shirt off and lie on it.
The shakti mat is the brainchild of a bearded young swedish chap with a ponytail called om mokshananda.
Although they haven t been studied extensively small studies have shown that acupressure can be an effective way to relieve pain nausea insomnia and tension.
Using the shakti mat does not hurt too much.
There are very few studies specifically on acupressure mats but presumably they should provide similar results.
Deep restful sleep healthy circulation relaxation of tense muscles s.
Cursory googling reveals he was a juggler called jonathan hellbom before he found himself.
The shakti mat works in just 20 minutes.
It releases a lot of the stiffness and in the morning.
Edwina nathan and aggie boxall have shakti mats at home.
One thing that really attracted me to the shakti mat was how they were made.
Basically a non painful stimulus such as the mat may prevent painful sensations from traveling to the central nervous system thus suppressing pain.
Shakti recommends this original mat will work well for around 95 of people so it s a good place to start.
How does acupressure shakti mat work.
The size listed in the description is the size of the cotton carry bag very handy in which the shakti is shipped.
I am very pleased with my shakti acupressure mat.
The akuspike takes acupressure mats to a whole different level with copper iron silver zinc and nickel spikes instead of the cheap plastic spikes you see on other ones.
I already own a travel size spoonk and i needed a larger full back sized mat.
