Shakti Mat Tutorial: Episode 3 - Neck & Shoulders
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- The neck and shoulder region is a common place to experience tension. Here you will learn all the ways to relax and soothe the neck and shoulders with The Shakti Acupressure Mat 💆🏽♂️
In today's fast-paced world, we spend a lot of time sitting and looking at screens. Our bodies usually pay the price for such sedentary and desk-bound lifestyles! With various exercises, The Shakti Mat can relax troubled muscles and give you important down time 🌟.
In this video tutorial, yoga teacher Nico, will show you exactly how to do it 💪
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Very helpful video, thank you! I received my mat last week and have used it every day for 20+ minutes each. I have fallen asleep on it several times. I find that even though I thought I could relax my body, this makes me even more aware of how and where I hold tension. I love it!
It brings you into a really present awareness, doesn't it? Very similar to a meditative state where you simply notice the feelings in your body in a deeper sense than you normally would. Thanks for sharing your feedback, Chip! And so glad you've found a tool to help you find and relax that tension in your body.
Love watching Nico’s videos, watching it alone is relaxing, thanks Nico
Agreed! She is a great instructor, isn't she? Thanks so much for your kind words 🧡
I got my Shakti mat last week, and it is much sharper and more effective than the acupressure mats Pro Source makes (my parents got me the Pro Source mat for christmas, but over the last 18 months, it hasn't been as effective as it used to be).
My Shakti pillow came in this morning! I can't wait to use it today.
How good to hear! The Shakti Mat is definitely a bit spikier than the other Mats on the market. Enjoy Shae!
Took me 2-3 turns to really be able to last the 20 on the neck pillow - for a guy with short hair, I felt every spike - great though but be warned it harder to get used to. I actually felt with the combo above that the pain is sore on the back of the arms. Will take some getting used to I guess.
You are right Matt! Well done for being so brave till now. Keep going!
Thank you so much for these little videos they really are great. I use my mat most evenings and am always amazed at how much the body feels like it has been released. So grateful for Shakti. 🙏
You're so welcome! Thank you for the wonderful feedback on the videos, too. :)
what is a good way to use the mat and/or pillow to target the frenic nerve beneath the right trap?
Hi Hobbes,
1. Lie down comfortably on your back and place The Shakti Acupressure Mat on a flat surface.
2. Position The Mat/Pillow beneath your upper back, aligning it with the right side of your trapezius muscle, where the phrenic nerve is located.
3. Gently lower your body onto The Mat, allowing the spikes or nodes to apply pressure to the targeted area. You may adjust the positioning slightly to ensure proper contact with the right trapezius muscle.
Please note that while acupressure may offer relaxation and potential relief, it's not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
can you please offer an indigo pillow?
This is a great idea! Fingers crossed this will be a part of our 2021 plans 🤞🏽 It would be a great addition to the range.
Can u pls suggest... how do i get this shakti mat in INDIA ... Uttarpradesh Varanasi
Hi, Shiwangi! Sorry, we don't ship to India.
The irony is this is inspired by ancient Indian rituals and made in Varanasi, likely at meagre manufacturing costs and sold in Europe for 5-10x!! Alas it doesn't ship to India
@@nambnuts Thanks for flagging this. Very disappointing that a product made in India, by Indian people, inspired (as you say) by ancient Indian rituals, cannot be bought by Indian people in India. Shakti Mat don't need to 'ship to India' as their product is literally made there! I bought my Shakti mat thinking this company had good ethical principles. I didn't realise their 'ethical principles' were rooted in the post-colonial economic inequality between India and Europe. Though maybe this is not the whole story either - perhaps Shakti Mat can explain?
Hello. I would have liked to have been able to see exactly where your neck was placed on the pillow, but couldn't because your hair was in the way!!
Hey Babs! Good feedback for us... thank you.
Do your best to place the pillow at the base of the neck and down onto your shoulders. The scalp should (mostly) be kept off of the spikes. If you look in the video, Nico's face is angled straight up at the sky, so try placing the pillow so that you have a similar angle to Nico.
This was my question also. I had trouble figuring out how to keep it off of my skull. An example that made this more obvious might be helpful.
@@ShaktiMat1 I agree - a video example with hair up would be helpful!
Thank you for this video, can a Shakti mat help with Globus Sensation (lump in the throat feeling).
I have seen a ENT doctor and I am under treatment of speach therapist that is specialized in manual larynx manipulation. She gave me lots of useful home exercises (3x 20 min a day).
Everything that can relax even further is welcome, I want to get rid of it 😊
Hi, Ivo! The Shakti Mat works on the principles of acupressure. Simply put: the weight of your body presses the spikes deeply into the muscles and skin which creates a super relaxing effect! Regarding your specific medical question, we'd encourage you consult our community on the Acupressure Community Facebook page. 💡 These are dedicated acupressure users and they'll give you some honest real-time feedback! ✨
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Is there a point going for a long time, lets say 1 hour plus?
Hi Manny - we recommend aiming for anything over 20 minutes as this is the time it takes for your body to experience the full benefits of The Mat. Going for an hour or more usually only happens when people fall asleep! 😆 You will feel even more relaxed with a long session than with a shorter session, but 20 minutes is enough. Hope this helps! 🌞
I bought a Shakti mat and pillow (and ring) and tried to join the Facebook group but have been 'pending' for days 😕
Hi there! Thanks for your comment. Please let us know if it's still pending.
@@ShaktiMat1 Hi, I have been allowed to join now 👍
Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful although personally I'd like it shorter.
Hi Andrea - thanks for the feedback! We will take this on board for any future tutorials 🌞
Could survive without the initial product upsell as an existing customer....
Hi, there! Yes, you can use your Shakti Mat in the different ways. Wrap your Shakti Mat around a towel or pillow to mimic the rounded shape of the pillow. This can be used to target the neck, back & hip areas.
Nico can you do video to specifically show how to use Shakti mat to relieve shoulder pain and tension? I want to see if Shakti mat can help me with my shoulder tendonitis/inflammation?
Great idea! 💯 We don't have any videos scheduled at this stage, but if you head over to the Acupressure Community Facebook group you ask other users for their tips on how to use The Shakti Mat for specific issues. Everyone is super helpful and insightful. You might find the answers you're looking for there 🧡. The group is > facebook.com/groups/372702590038061
I wish she would tie up her hair...the thought of it getting caught in the nails 😂
😂😂 Good point!
I have curly hair that tangles easily and the spikes have not been a problem so far with hair down. Tying it back actually makes it catch worse.
Neck & shoulders are a BIG problem area for me! I've just purchased a Shakti neck pillow and I love it. I will try it in combination with my Shakti mat as suggested by Nico here. Thanks!
Awesome Rachel! The Pillow & Mat combo is amazing 🙂 Fingers crossed you find some relief. Thanks for supporting Shakti Mats - enjoy the video series! 🧡
This videos are really wonderful and informative as I am a new owner of the Shakti mat and neck roll. Thanks so much! 🌹
You are so welcome!
I love my Shakti mat I have used it every day for the last week then I missed a night due to bad planning on my part and I really missed it and didn't sleep as well. I'm 28kgs over weight and I worry this is pressing me down more than I should as getting in position is painful for the first few minutes then it eases and I can fall asleep x
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Shakti means strength
True!
It took me a month to work up the courage to use my green Shakti mat. Yesterday was the day! Yikes! The pain was crazy but I lasted about 15 minutes. I ordered a pillow last night. I’m all in!
You can do it! Keep going!
@@ShaktiMat1 - thank you!!