Shakti Mat Meditation – Can you really meditate on a bed of nails?

When I first discovered the Shakti Mat, an acupressure mat designed to increase the intensity of meditations while also reducing the severity of various ailments, I admitted that I had some doubts about its claims.

Mediation is a blissful experience that requires nothing more than a calm mind. Why use a device like the Shakti Mat? Can I really meditate on a bed of nails?

The simple answer is yes. This small acupressure mat is an extremely powerful meditation tool. I am addicted to it now, especially at night to make sure I get a good sleep. A nagging hip pain that kept me tossing and turning most nights has become a distant memory, no doubt thanks to the pain-relieving properties of my nightly acupressure mat sessions.

The Shakti mat is covered with tiny lotus-shaped acupressure points that deliver over 6,000 ‘spikes’ that stimulate the meridians, releasing energy and lulling you into a state of relaxation. Even busy, overactive minds will calm down with a 20-minute session on one of these mats. Your mind has no choice but to slow down, there are higher energies at work here.

When you lie on the Shakti mat, the feeling can be a bit strange. The secret is to lie on it and not hesitate: it is the hesitant touches of the spikes that are uncomfortable. Once the acupressure mat supports your weight evenly, there is no discomfort, just a rather unique sensation of warmth.

Within a minute of fully lying on my Shakti Mat, I felt a warm tingling sensation on my back. The longer he stayed there, the more the sensation spread. After ten minutes, I could even feel it on my fingertips. The heat felt like it was pulsing, moving under my skin. It sounds strange, but it is actually very comforting, for me it was calming and I couldn’t help but relax more deeply.

This warmth is a release of energy as your meridians are stimulated by contact with the acupressure mat tips, the subtle energies within the meridians are rebalanced as you rest.

With each breath, I felt myself melting deeper into the Shakti mat. As I lay there supported by over 6,000 sharp little spikes, I found that I didn’t need to use any of my usual tricks to get into a meditative state. It just happened.

There was no need to consciously push my thoughts away, no systematic body scanning to make sure every part of me was relaxed. I just focused on the heat and naturally, instinctively, I entered my meditation zone with ease.

The feeling of calm that can be experienced while meditating on the Shakti mat is divine. The power of acupressure combined with the act of meditation creates a truly elevated meditative state. As the subtle energies are stimulated, the mind quiets, allowing you to reach a higher level of consciousness while meditating.

If you’re looking to deepen your meditations, look no further than this small acupressure mat. The Shakti mat, as a meditation aid, is an absolute gem.