Making your own Shakti Mat

A shakti mat is like a wimps version of the bed of nails. It is great for pain relief though. Due to the little spikes hitting pressure points, it is a major distraction from the pain. You can learn more about them here http://www.shaktioriginal.eu/HowDoIUseTheShaktimat.aspx

I made my own shakti mat when a friend came to Lifespan Yoga friend and had extra discs. I used a scrap piece of material, sewed the discs on one by one, got my fingers pricked 1000 times, and then sewed another piece of fabric to that one so I could use it as a pillow case if I wanted to. I usually just use it as a mat for pain relief, and it may be easier to just buy it!