by Kara-Leah Grant Apparently one in ten Swedish people own a variation of the Shakti Mat - a modern-day rendering of the bed of nails. Consisting of a thin foam filler inside a cotton case mounted with 6000 plus plastic spikes, the Shakti Mat is meant to "increase blood circulation and stimulate the body to release endorphins which help to bring about a deeply relaxed state." And now, thanks to Jonathan and his business partner, who came across the Shakti Mat on a beach in Thailand, the … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Submit a Video Testimonial and Win Yoga Books, DVDs & More
by Kara-Leah Grant Over the years I've collected a large collection of yoga books, DVDs and accessories. Many of them I never use. So I've decided to gift them out to The Yoga Lunchbox community. Plus, the New Zealand distributors of Shakti Mats have kindly offered two Shakti mats as prizes for this competition (see below for information on the Shakti Mat). You may have seen their stall at Wanderlust Great Lake Taupo - now's your chance to get your hands on one of their awesome mats. In … [Read more...]