The Shakti Yantra Mat is the original fabric acupressure mat. The Mat of nails, or acupressure mat simulates the Indian bed of nails. The tiny points on the discs are used to recreate the acupressure effect of the Indian Yogis' nail bed. When you lie on a mat or use it for Yoga you will experience the unique acupressure therapy as the tiny points stimulate your skin. The Shakti Mat is light and portable so it can be used anywhere - in the home, by the pool, on a sunbed... you can sit with your mat behind your back, lie on it or use it for a yoga session. Try a 10-20 minute treatment using a light sheet over the points to start with and build up until you can lie with your naked skin at full pressure on the mat. Please note this is not the original @Shakti Mat' made in Sweden, but is our own brand, with more acupressure points, and made from organic cotton.