Win A Vila Acupressure Mat
The winner is: HITEKFRED! You might have tried massage, but have you tried acupressure? Acupressure delivers therapeutic pressure as a way to stimulate discrete points on the body or relieve pain or tension.
I recently started seeing acupressure mats advertised on yoga websites, and I was intrigued. There, they were touted for as meditation aids. Soon after, the Vila team reached out and asked us to try one of their mats.
Now we're giving away one of their acupressure mats (a $40 value). In addition to the mat, Vila is also offering a 25% off promotional code (enter code SPARK at checkout).
Get the details!
They say: Vila, Swedish for rest and relaxation, launches its first line of acupressure mats for 2011. Lying on the Vila Mat increases blood circulation, decreases muscle tension, relieves pain and boosts energy.
The 2’ by 3’ Vila Mat combines the benefits of ancient acupressure with a simple and compact design. Crown-shaped plastic spikes function as mini acupressure points. When laid upon, contact pressure between the spikes and the body stimulates blood circulation, providing the body with more oxygen for healing muscles and organs. Pain signals are simultaneously sent to the brain that release endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, alleviating muscle tension. Vila Mats offer instant relief and energy on-the-go, but with minimal effort – just let the crowns work for you!
We say: We were a bit nervous to lie on the Vila mat. With bare skin, the crowns felt like thorns, but when you lie on it while wearing a layer of clothing (a T-shirt, for example), it feels like tiny fingernails poking your back, in a good way. If you like to have your back scratched, you'll like this mat. After a few minutes of feeling the pressure and sharper points (a great lesson to breathe!), that feeling gives way to warmth.
It felt great on the back, but we experimented with other parts of the body: knees, shins, hamstrings. BAD idea. Stick with the back, and you'll love it. If you're ticklish, this might not be for you. (Check with your doc before using if you have circulation issues or other health issues.)
Find more info at www.vilanow.com.
To enter, click here! Be sure to read the rules. This contest will end next Friday at 9 a.m.!
Have you tried acupressure? What about acupuncture? Would you?
I recently started seeing acupressure mats advertised on yoga websites, and I was intrigued. There, they were touted for as meditation aids. Soon after, the Vila team reached out and asked us to try one of their mats.
Now we're giving away one of their acupressure mats (a $40 value). In addition to the mat, Vila is also offering a 25% off promotional code (enter code SPARK at checkout).
Get the details!
They say: Vila, Swedish for rest and relaxation, launches its first line of acupressure mats for 2011. Lying on the Vila Mat increases blood circulation, decreases muscle tension, relieves pain and boosts energy.
The 2’ by 3’ Vila Mat combines the benefits of ancient acupressure with a simple and compact design. Crown-shaped plastic spikes function as mini acupressure points. When laid upon, contact pressure between the spikes and the body stimulates blood circulation, providing the body with more oxygen for healing muscles and organs. Pain signals are simultaneously sent to the brain that release endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, alleviating muscle tension. Vila Mats offer instant relief and energy on-the-go, but with minimal effort – just let the crowns work for you!
We say: We were a bit nervous to lie on the Vila mat. With bare skin, the crowns felt like thorns, but when you lie on it while wearing a layer of clothing (a T-shirt, for example), it feels like tiny fingernails poking your back, in a good way. If you like to have your back scratched, you'll like this mat. After a few minutes of feeling the pressure and sharper points (a great lesson to breathe!), that feeling gives way to warmth.
It felt great on the back, but we experimented with other parts of the body: knees, shins, hamstrings. BAD idea. Stick with the back, and you'll love it. If you're ticklish, this might not be for you. (Check with your doc before using if you have circulation issues or other health issues.)
Find more info at www.vilanow.com.
To enter, click here! Be sure to read the rules. This contest will end next Friday at 9 a.m.!
Have you tried acupressure? What about acupuncture? Would you?
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I am not sure about the mat I am diabetic and unsure I would be able to use it. - 3/19/2011 8:43:08 AM
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