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What is an acupressure mat?

The acupressure mat is actually derived from the ancient Indian bed-of-nails. ShaktiMat is the modern and domestic version for the home. An acupressure mat has a foam core, and there are plastic spike disks on the fabric cover. You can lie on the mat

What is acupressure?

Acupressure can be traced back as far as 3,000 years in India and 5,000 years in China, where it originated. For centuries Indian fakirs, sahhus, gurus and yogis have been lying on what is called a bed of nails. Many think this is to achieve enlighte

Which mat is suitable for me?

The decisive factor in choosing the right mat is your sensitivity to pain. Most of our customers buy our original ShaktiMat in the colour orange, lavender-pink or green. This version of the mat has 6,210 points and is suitable for both beginners and

What happens when using the ShaktiMat?

Lying on the mat causes the body to activate its own self-healing and pain-relieving powers. First the blood flow through the body is increased, this happens in the first 2 minutes. The blood is pumped to the areas that are resting on the mat. This m

How long and how often should I use the mat?

Anything that feels good is allowed. In the beginning, 5 minutes on the mat is enough. We recommend starting slowly and increasing over time. We recommend daily use for 20 minutes a day. However, it is by no means harmful or unhealthy to lie on the m

Does it hurt to use the ShaktiMat?

Acupressure can have a powerful effect. In the first few minutes it is perfectly normal to feel a stinging sensation in the affected area. This is a sign that the tension that has built up is beginning to drain away. The more uncomfortable this feels

Can I wash the Shakti products?

Mat & Pillow:. You can wash the mat and cushion cover by hand in lukewarm water with a little detergent. Please remove the foam first. After washing, hang up the cover and let it dry completely. The cover is not suitable for the washing machine or dr

Is the brochure available digitally?

If you no longer have the brochure for your ShaktiMat at hand, that's no problem, because you can simply download it here in German, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese as PDF.

How do I use the acupressure ring?

The ShaktiMat Acupressure Ring is designed to revitalize tired hands. It is not intended to be worn as a jewelry ring. Roll the massage ring up and down each finger from the tip to the end. Massage the fingers once or twice a day for a few minutes or

How big is the ShaktiMat and how much does it weigh?

Rolled out, it is 77 cm long, 42 cm wide, 2.5 cm thick and 0.5 kg light. If you want to travel with the lightest possible ShaktiMat luggage, simply remove the foam from the cover.

Can children use the mat?

As you will have noticed, the ShaktiMat is full of sharp spikes 🌵 Children can easily hurt themselves and there is a risk of injury. In general, however, we hear again and again that children like the ShaktiMat very much and that it helps them to re