Instructions
How to Use Your Lotus Therapy Mat
Back
Duration 20+ Minutes
Lying on your back is the most popular way to use The Lotus Mat. You can place your mat on any surface - but the most common is on a bed. Soft surfaces make contact between your mat and the lower back easier to achieve. Using The Lotus Therapy Mat as part of your bedtime routine supports the release of muscle tension, and prepares the body for a deep and restful sleep.
The Lotus is 10cm longer than other acupressure mats, allowing for full back and neck application.
Neck & Shoulders
Duration 10+ Minutes
Most people tend to carry their physical stress and tension in the back, neck, and shoulders area . Use The Lotus Therapy Mat Pillow, or roll up your Lotus Therapy Mat to target these areas. Applying The Lotus Therapy Mat to the neck and shoulders soothes tired and tense muscles as a result of poor posture, exercise, and everyday stress.
The Lotus Therapy Mat has clipped discs, allowing the spikes to move and mould perfectly to the curve of your neck.
Feet
Duration 5+ Minutes
Feet are covered in pressure points making standing on The Lotus Therapy Mat a perfect way to achieve a deep acupressure effect. Try standing on your Mat or Footpad first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. Both support healthy circulation, tension release in tired feet, and can provide an energizing start to the day. Start off in socks, and slowly build up to bare feet.
The Lotus Therapy Mat uses first-class ABS plastic, allowing the spikes to remain sharp and effective, no matter how many times you stand on your mat.
Legs
Duration 10+ Minutes
Exercise and work can lead to tension in the calf, hamstrings or quad areas. Placing The Lotus Therapy Mat against these areas can support healthy circulation, soothe muscles, and provide targeted relief. This position can be especially effective for people who lead an active lifestyle and want to restore problem areas.
Belly
Duration 5+ Minutes
If you're someone who experiences discomfort in the belly region, The Lotus Therapy Mat may be the perfect tool to soothe and relieve. Simply lay face down on the floor or bed. This will warm and relax the muscles and soothe any tension.
Pillow cases are the perfect size to fit over The Lotus Therapy Mat. Slide a pillow case over your mat when experimenting with new areas to reduce the intensity and pressure.
Tips for your first time
- These are just some of the most popular ways to use The Lotus Therapy Mat, but there really are no limits. Simply pick a tense area you want to target, and go.
- The first time on a new area will often feel sensitive, but over time your body will adjust to the sensations.
- Some areas you may find will only need a few minutes of application. While others, like your back, may take more time.
- Often the areas that hurt the most, need it the most, as this can be a reflection of tension stored in the area.
- When you're starting out on a new area you can adjust the intensity by limiting or adding body weight onto the spikes. The first time you use your mat your feet, for example, try sitting on the edge of a couch to limit the pressure that is being applied.
- Aim to use your Lotus Therapy Mat with bare skin, but you can always start out with thin clothing between your skin and the mat while your body adjusts.