Shakti Mats

About the Shakti Mat

What is the Shakti Mat?

The Shakti Mat has over six thousand pressure points, making it such an effective treatment that will help to ease tensio.

Aids Relaxation

The Mat is good for athletes or in general for people that require to achieve relaxation through a gentle but effective process.

History of the Shakti Mat

The mat is originally derived from the bed of nails, no do not worry this is not as painful at that sounds. It was very much believed that the bed of nails helped to release mental, emotional and even physical blockages. The bed of nails is recorded a far back as 5000 years and was eventually to be known as the Shakti Mat

Shakti Yoga

Do I need to learn yoga?

Shakti Mat is often seen as a Yoga mat specifically used to assist in the process of a Yoga Exercise. It is now been used widely by people who just feel great after using the benefits of the relaxation.
We are not suggesting you should take up Yoga just because you have purchased a Shakti Mat, but the mat is aimed at reaching a truly relaxing state.
You can use the mat for Yoga and we suggest you attend a local yoga class or research the web to find exercises and positions that suit you, if unsure please consult your doctor.

How to use

How to use your Shakti Mat

Firstly you should place you mat on a soft surface such as a bed; do not place it on a hard floor. Next gently lie down on the mat so that it rests evenly against your skin.

How long should I use my Shakti Mat?

At the beginning it is recommended that you use the mat for ten to fifteen minutes, eventually you will build up to twenty to forty minutes, this all depends on how you feel and that you are starting to feel relaxed.

How often should I use my Shakti Mat?

There really is not a limit of frequency you need to keep to. The mat should be used whenever you feel you could do with relaxing, this may be on your lunch hour or just after a long day at work or with the children.