There are 180 spiked flowers on the mat and each flower alone contains 42 pressure points. These have been carefully positioned on the mat to provide equal pressure at all times. Using the mat for 10-40 minutes per day may help to relieve stress, improve sleep, give you more energy, and relieve aches and pains. What is acupressure? Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique which applies physical pressure to the body's acupoints to help aid the elimination of stress and pain. By stimulating the body's natural curative abilities, acupressure also works as a preventative therapy and is a safe and effective complement to healing methods.
To use the Acupressure Mat, either lay flat on your back or stomach on the mat. Alternatively, place it on a chair or sofa and sit against it, so you can decide how much pressure you place against it. You could also position your cheek on the mat, as you would with a normal pillow; if this feels slightly uncomfortable, lay a thin sheet between your face and the spikes. You can use the mat at home or at the office, and even take it with you on holiday.