Using your Shakti Acupressure Tools
Lying down on Shakti spikes activates hundreds of acupoints to promote circulation, release tension, and naturally restore the energy that flows within you. It’s a sensation to start, but after 5-10 minutes the tingle turns into a soft warmth that brings a meditative state with it. We call it Shakti bliss. Skin-to-spike contact lets the spikes work their best, and focusing on your breath will help you sink to relaxation sooner.
The Shakti Mat
The most popular way to use the Shakti Mat is by lying down. Make sure your neck, shoulders, and back are in contact with the spikes. Other areas include the back of your legs, and your feet if you’re feeling brave.
- Start with a space you can lie down and remain undisturbed in. The floor is great, otherwise the softness of your bed will ensure maximum contact.
- Lie down slowly to evenly distribute your weight. Then take a deep breath, exhale, and let the spikes work their magic.
- 20 minutes is the average time it takes to find Shakti bliss, but you can start slow or go further if you’re up for it.
- Set a timer if the real world needs you back, or tune into relaxing audio in the free Shakti Shala app.
The Shakti Pillow
Think of the Pillow as an extension of your Shakti Mat. The most popular way to use them is while you lie on them.
- The Pillow is perfect under your achy neck and shoulders, but its curves work on tight arches too. Its shape and mouldable fill mean it's versatile throughout your body. Place it behind an achy lower back, rest it under tight legs, or tuck it into any tense curve.
- Placing your Shakti Pillow against a bed pillow can help achieve the perfect angle while you relax or read.
- Melting tension usually takes around 10 minutes but everyone is different. More tension and tightness = more time to release. It also makes the payoff that much more rewarding.
Wonderball
Wonderball is our on-demand acupressure tool: perfect whenever you need a quick reset. Using it is as easy as picking a tense area and getting your roll on.
Roll it between your hands, up your arms, into your side body - even over your face - and feel tension release after a minute.
The cork stand it comes with is perfect for releasing tension under your arms and wrists, too.
Take it to work and keep it on your desk as a reminder to relax now and again. Or keep it at home to get a little more from your downtime.
The Acupress Leg Wraps
Wrapping a few thousand spikes around sore legs sounds like the opposite of relaxing. Sometimes, it’s just what they need.
- Apply the Acupress Leg Wraps by fastening the inner in numerical order. Make sure you’re sitting down when applying and using them. Feel free to adjust the order of application if that creates a better, contoured fit.
- If you’re looking for a lighter experience – or just getting started – you can sit with the sensation for 20-40 minutes from here if you want.
- To take the pressure up a notch, wrap the compression strap to create even pressure around your legs.
