ShaktiMat Premium Acupressure Mat, Level 2 Intensity in Shakti Black, Massage Muscles, Aid Sleep & Unlock Inner Tension | Similar to Acupuncture, No Needles Required | FSA/HSA Eligible

I am in my 60s and seen all the junk and scams. Seen the many reviews, so figured willing to try another. Well this was much more than I expected! It burned, and I could only handle 2 min. got up and said another scam. 5 min later I felt a rush of energy and suddenly my sinuses cleared up, that never happens. The next few hours, I was just feeling great. Cant explain the science behind this, but it works. Glad I bought the Shakti, its expensive but seen it's worth it on reddit posts. As the cheaper versions have less effectiveness and more pain.I can say this, in Kung Fu you have to learn to direct CHI and this I think has something to do with opening those channels is my best guess.

So worth the purchase. my back muscles were an absolute mess so much so that I’ve had a numb spot on the bottom of my right foot for close to a year. I started laying on the mat for 20 min every night and after a little more than 2 weeks all the feeling came back in that once numb spot on my foot. The best time to do the shakti mat is right before bed after you’ve done your whole bedtime routine. When you first use it definitely start by laying on your bed. But I’ve used it so much now I can lay on the shakti mat on the hard floor. Be aware that laying on it nightly can possible cause your body to react with anxiety but if you can push through it and keep going that will subside. That wont be everyone’s experience but it was mine and my sisters. So just be aware that laying on the shakti mat routinely can move trapped stress and emotion. When first using the mat it is a little intense but if you can make it through the first 3-5 minutes your body will relax and grow accustomed to the feeling.The shakti mat is so relaxing that me, my husband and my sister have all almost fallen asleep on it and honestly if didn’t keep myself aware I would absolutely conk out on it.I really like neck pillow too but not to use together with the mat. You don’t really get the full benefit of either of you use them at the same time. I’ve used the neck pillow when I’ve had a tension headache and after laying on for 20 minutes my headache was gone. Highly, Highly recommend. A very good buy!

This mat is PAIN and BLISS at the same time! I've never used an acupressure mat whatsoever. I would consider myself to be in excellent shape as I lift weights 6 days a week and have always worked out religiously for over 35 years. I jumped right in and bought the advanced mat. First session I did bare back and for 40 minutes. Yes at first I'm like oh my gosh this is painful as heck but in a good way. After about 13 minutes I'm literally in another zone, dimension, world and I'm out! I wake up now after 55 minutes that I set my timer for and the entire session seems like 5 minutes. I'm sleeping better and lok forward to laying on my nails before bed, love my advanced Shakti!!!

I was very skeptical and also very desperate. I had been suffering from Muscle Spasticity (Thats technical term for tightness and rigidity, not spasm for over 6 months and recently my Sciatic nerve also flared up. I have tried 3 different medications, percussion massage, creams and rubs, supplements, yoga stretching and an inversion table. most only helped a little temporarily, with the exception of the inversion table; which did a ton for my Sciatica by the way, but not so much for the spasticity. My success with the inversion table encouraged me to continue to seek non traditional treatments. So I bought the ShaktiMat Classic and pillow in green. So I went full bore without the shirt right away, first 2 1/2 minutes were very uncomfortable like they said but pushing through at about 3 minutes the pain went away to a mild something's going on but not sure what uncomfortableness, I started at 5 minutes and have already worked up to 20, I would say after the first couple sessions to me there is no difference between minute 5 and minute 20. Success! after just the first 2 sessions my muscles which have been hard as a rock for like 6 months loosened up tremendously, Im actually still in disbelief it worked so well and fast. It had been so long I forgot what it was like to actually feel loose and comfortable. I would add the first couple sessions were more energizing but after that they were more relaxing, in fact fell asleep in my last session and accidentally went over 20 minutes to 23, so you may want to set an audible alarm. They are sharp so keep it away from the kids and dogs. Highly recommend and definitely worth a shot.

I asked for this mat for Xmas and was in so much pain I used it before it was wrapped…I have to admit, I have a love hate relationship with this! It’s so painful but it works so well! I 100% recommend but it’s def not for sissy’s. I think getting off the thing is worse then getting on it hahaI also ordered the pillow which I recommend. I use it for my neck while on the mat but I also use it for my lats (laying on my side/back) and the sides of my neck.I usually have daily pain from tight muscles but I have been almost pain free since I started this daily routine. I skipped one day and def felt it so I’ll continue to use it daily.Thank you!! I’ve literally tried everything and this is the only thing that worked at home. Weekly massages and chiropractic worked too but that got very pricy and time consuming.

Great quality and feels amazing.. have to use it more often.

This came quickly and seems to be well put together. I purchased the mat with the "classic pillow". I use it 3-4 times a week in the evening. It relaxes my muscles and soothes minor aches/pains. It surprises me how often I fall asleep on it. The pillow feels great on my neck, bringing relief to stiffness.I think it was worth the money I paid to help me feel that much better.