Feel the pressure

Would you lie on a bed of spikes in the name of wellness?

- Amy Hadley

For thousands of years, spiritual gurus lay on beds of nails for the mental and physical benefits. Thanks to this modern recreation, known as an acupressure mat, you can have a similar – and safer! – experience at home. Simone Engels, brand and content manager at Shakti Mats, explains...

WHAT IS AN ACUPRESSURE MAT?

“Each acupressure mat is covered in hundreds of spikes, which when applied to the body, exert pressure on the skin and muscles,” Simone explains. This is not some kind of torture device, though!