{"id":23208,"date":"2025-02-20T14:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/how-do-i-use-it\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T11:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T11:18:28","slug":"how-do-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/en\/how-do-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I use it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23208\" class=\"elementor elementor-23208 elementor-22140\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5392b359 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5392b359\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1cebe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"2b1cebe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">How to use an acupressure mat effectively?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e446b42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e446b42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The use of an <a href=\"https:\/\/shkatio.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>acupressure mat<\/strong><\/a> acupressure mats is increasingly becoming a habit for home wellness enthusiasts. But how can it be used to maximum benefit? <\/p><p>In this article, we take a look at how to make this little tool with its many virtues an integral part of your wellness routine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-635dfa76 elementor-align-center elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-button\" data-id=\"635dfa76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/en\/acupressure-mat\/\" class=\"tm-button-link tm-button style-flat tm-button-nm icon-right\" role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-text\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDiscover our Online Shop\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-icon icon minimog-solid-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1418a025 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"1418a025\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-560c4210\" data-id=\"560c4210\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-78f7f608 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"78f7f608\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bb1ea37\" data-id=\"6bb1ea37\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf75519 minimog-animation-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-modern-image\" data-id=\"4cf75519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-modern-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-image\">\t\t\t\t\t<m-image class=\"minimog-lazy-image\" style=\"--lazy-image-width: 3800px;--lazy-image-height: 150%;\" data-image-loading><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6.png\" width=\"3800\" height=\"5700\" alt=\"6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" \/><\/m-image>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dc2a1d8\" data-id=\"3dc2a1d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4124b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"1b4124b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">What is an acupressure mat?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>An acupressure mat is often compared to an acupuncture session without the needles. Its principle is based on the <strong>stimulation of the<\/strong> body's <strong>pressure points<\/strong> by hundreds of tiny points distributed over its surface. <\/p><p>This method, derived from traditional Chinese medicine, aims to encourage the circulation of energy and provide natural relief from muscular tension.<\/p><p>The carpet generally consists of a textile surface covered with plastic disks with small spikes.<\/p><p>These elements are designed to exert uniform pressure when the <strong>body is lying on them<\/strong>. Easily transportable, it can be used at home without special equipment. <\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-449f7b94 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"449f7b94\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-18d57789\" data-id=\"18d57789\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cface2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"59cface2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">The benefits of acupressure<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>By regularly using an acupressure mat, many people report a significant improvement in their general well-being.<\/p><p>Among the most frequently cited benefits are stress reduction, improved sleep quality and relief from muscular pain.<\/p><p>This type of body stimulation also encourages deep relaxation, helping to reduce anxiety and promote a meditative state.<\/p><p>For those suffering from chronic muscular tension, it can also help relax knots and tension.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ee30766\" data-id=\"6ee30766\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eff2bbf minimog-animation-move-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-modern-image\" data-id=\"1eff2bbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-modern-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-image\">\t\t\t\t\t<m-image class=\"minimog-lazy-image\" style=\"--lazy-image-width: 3800px;--lazy-image-height: 150%;\" data-image-loading><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1.png\" width=\"3800\" height=\"5700\" alt=\"2-1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" \/><\/m-image>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f534ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f534ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3cb262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"b3cb262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">Preparing your acupressure session<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Choosing the right space<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left\">Before you start, make sure you have a space large enough and comfortable enough to accommodate your acupressure mat. A <strong>flat surface<\/strong> such as the floor or a firm mattress is generally recommended. This will facilitate the application of even pressure to the body.  <\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Remember to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation, perhaps with relaxing music or a few scented candles to maximize your comfort during the session.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd5c86f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd5c86f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79567e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"79567e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Clothing or thin fabric<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left\">To begin with, it's a good idea to wear a <strong>light garment<\/strong> or spread a <strong>thin cloth<\/strong> over the mat to slightly reduce the sensation of spikes, especially if you're a beginner. Over time, some people prefer to use the mat directly against the skin to intensify practice. <\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\">It's also possible to opt for <strong>barefoot<\/strong> use, notably to stimulate circulation in the feet and improve overall energy balance.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db45718 elementor-align-center elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-button\" data-id=\"db45718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/en\/acupressure-mat\/\" class=\"tm-button-link tm-button style-flat tm-button-nm icon-right\" role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-text\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDiscover our Online Shop\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-icon icon minimog-solid-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-509cfd3b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"509cfd3b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f37d800\" data-id=\"f37d800\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f651c18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2f651c18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-598ba0f7 elementor-section-column-vertical-align-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-content-align-center\" data-id=\"598ba0f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4933f26c\" data-id=\"4933f26c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a895f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"40a895f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">Position your body correctly\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aebdca6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6aebdca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Lying on the mat<\/strong> requires a little care to ensure that pressure is evenly distributed. Whether you&#8217;re sitting, lying on your back or even standing (if you&#8217;re also using a pillow to rest your head), each posture contributes differently to the desired effects. <\/p><h3>Lying on the carpet<\/h3><p>When lying on the mat, make sure your back is in full contact with the spikes.<\/p><p>Adapt your <strong>body position<\/strong> to the areas you wish to target, such as the lower back or shoulders. Adding a pillow under the neck or legs can extend these benefits to the nape of the neck. <\/p><p>Some people also use the mat in a lateral position to specifically target certain areas that are less accessible otherwise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69e8c63d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"69e8c63d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3977ed4d\" data-id=\"3977ed4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e8817b minimog-animation-zoom-in elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-modern-image\" data-id=\"28e8817b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-modern-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-image\">\t\t\t\t\t<m-image class=\"minimog-lazy-image\" style=\"--lazy-image-width: 1214px;--lazy-image-height: 131.79571663921%;\" data-image-loading><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/shaktio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tapis-champ-fleurs-acupression.png\" width=\"1214\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"tapis-champ-fleurs-acupression\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" \/><\/m-image>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6eeb770e\" data-id=\"6eeb770e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65faabf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"65faabf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">Dosage and session duration\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>As for session duration, we recommend starting slowly, with a 5-10 minute session.<\/p><p>Gradually, as your body gets used to it, increase the time to 20 or even 40 minutes. Listening to your body remains essential: don't hesitate to shorten the time if you feel too much discomfort. <\/p><p>Repeating the experience several times a week helps maintain the <strong>beneficial effects<\/strong> of acupressure.<\/p><p>Don't hesitate to incorporate this accessory into your daily ritual to see real long-term improvements.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-149437cd elementor-section-column-vertical-align-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-content-align-center\" data-id=\"149437cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70c08258\" data-id=\"70c08258\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ae7a44e elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"7ae7a44e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-02 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">Tips to optimize the use of your carpet\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6cff53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"4b6cff53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-03 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>To amplify the benefits, incorporate <strong>deep breathing<\/strong> exercises during your session. <br>This will reinforce the relaxing effect and promote a rapid descent into a state of inner tranquility.<\/p><ul><li>Use your own body weight to adjust the intensity of the pressure applied.<\/li><li>Always start with short sessions to get your skin used to the sensations.<\/li><li>Try out different positions to discover which ones give you the most comfort.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67cfb02e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-content-align-center elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"67cfb02e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-535c910a\" data-id=\"535c910a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53bca92a minimog-accordion-style-01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-accordion\" data-id=\"53bca92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"minimog-accordion minimog-accordion-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"accordion-title\">When is the best time to use an acupressure mat?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon opened-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon closed-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div><p>It&#8217;s often best to use the acupressure mat at the end of the day to relieve accumulated tension. Some people, however, prefer to start the day with one to activate blood circulation first thing in the morning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"accordion-title\">Can an acupressure mat be used every day?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon opened-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon closed-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div><p>Yes, many people choose to incorporate treadmills into their daily routines. However, listen to your body and adjust the frequency of use according to your personal needs and individual tolerance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"accordion-title\">Can I use an acupressure mat if I have skin problems?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon opened-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon closed-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div><p>If you have skin problems such as rashes or infections, we advise you to avoid using the mat until it has healed completely. If in doubt, consult a health professional.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"accordion-title\">What are the advantages of using a pillow with the mat?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon opened-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-icon closed-icon\"><i class=\"far fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The use of a pillow with the mat enables certain areas, such as the nape of the neck or the lumbar region, to be better targeted, increasing the effectiveness of acupressure. It also provides additional support, contributing to a more pleasant experience.<\/p><ul><li>Reduced neck tension<\/li><li>Relief from headaches<\/li><li>Better adapted to individual morphology<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c5b8784 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" data-id=\"4c5b8784\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a93da62\" data-id=\"7a93da62\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c813a3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-heading\" data-id=\"4c813a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-modern-heading tm-modern-heading--style-01 tm-modern-heading--highlight-style-01\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading-primary-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-primary elementor-heading-title\">See also<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-31d6a550 elementor-section-gap-beside-no elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-column-vertical-align-stretch\" 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The use of an acupressure mat acupressure mats is increasingly becoming a habit for home wellness enthusiasts. But how can it be used to maximum benefit? In this article, we take a look at how to make this little tool with its many virtues an integral part of your wellness routine. Discover our Online Shop What is an acupressure mat? An acupressure mat is often compared to an acupuncture session without the needles. Its principle is based on the stimulation of the body&#8217;s pressure points by hundreds of tiny points distributed over its surface. This method, derived from traditional Chinese medicine, aims to encourage the circulation of energy and provide natural relief from muscular tension. The carpet generally consists of a textile surface covered with plastic disks with small spikes. These elements are designed to exert uniform pressure when the body is lying on them. Easily transportable, it can be used at home without special equipment. The benefits of acupressure By regularly using an acupressure mat, many people report a significant improvement in their general well-being. Among the most frequently cited benefits are stress reduction, improved sleep quality and relief from muscular pain. This type of body stimulation also encourages deep relaxation, helping to reduce anxiety and promote a meditative state. For those suffering from chronic muscular tension, it can also help relax knots and tension. Preparing your acupressure session Choosing the right space Before you start, make sure you have a space large enough and comfortable enough to accommodate your acupressure mat. A flat surface such as the floor or a firm mattress is generally recommended. This will facilitate the application of even pressure to the body. Remember to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation, perhaps with relaxing music or a few scented candles to maximize your comfort during the session. Clothing or thin fabric To begin with, it&#8217;s a good idea to wear a light garment or spread a thin cloth over the mat to slightly reduce the sensation of spikes, especially if you&#8217;re a beginner. Over time, some people prefer to use the mat directly against the skin to intensify practice. It&#8217;s also possible to opt for barefoot use, notably to stimulate circulation in the feet and improve overall energy balance. Discover our Online Shop Position your body correctly Lying on the mat requires a little care to ensure that pressure is evenly distributed. Whether you&#8217;re sitting, lying on your back or even standing (if you&#8217;re also using a pillow to rest your head), each posture contributes differently to the desired effects. Lying on the carpet When lying on the mat, make sure your back is in full contact with the spikes. Adapt your body position to the areas you wish to target, such as the lower back or shoulders. Adding a pillow under the neck or legs can extend these benefits to the nape of the neck. Some people also use the mat in a lateral position to specifically target certain areas that are less accessible otherwise. Dosage and session duration As for session duration, we recommend starting slowly, with a 5-10 minute session. Gradually, as your body gets used to it, increase the time to 20 or even 40 minutes. Listening to your body remains essential: don&#8217;t hesitate to shorten the time if you feel too much discomfort. Repeating the experience several times a week helps maintain the beneficial effects of acupressure. Don&#8217;t hesitate to incorporate this accessory into your daily ritual to see real long-term improvements. Tips to optimize the use of your carpet To amplify the benefits, incorporate deep breathing exercises during your session. This will reinforce the relaxing effect and promote a rapid descent into a state of inner tranquility. Use your own body weight to adjust the intensity of the pressure applied. Always start with short sessions to get your skin used to the sensations. Try out different positions to discover which ones give you the most comfort. When is the best time to use an acupressure mat? It&#8217;s often best to use the acupressure mat at the end of the day to relieve accumulated tension. Some people, however, prefer to start the day with one to activate blood circulation first thing in the morning. Can an acupressure mat be used every day? Yes, many people choose to incorporate treadmills into their daily routines. However, listen to your body and adjust the frequency of use according to your personal needs and individual tolerance. Can I use an acupressure mat if I have skin problems? If you have skin problems such as rashes or infections, we advise you to avoid using the mat until it has healed completely. If in doubt, consult a health professional. What are the advantages of using a pillow with the mat? The use of a pillow with the mat enables certain areas, such as the nape of the neck or the lumbar region, to be better targeted, increasing the effectiveness of acupressure. It also provides additional support, contributing to a more pleasant experience. 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