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Getting to the Pointy End of Relaxation with an Accupressure Mat

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What a whirlwind the last 5 weeks since giving birth have been. When you’re up every 2-3 hours at night and feeding every 1.5 hours during the day, all the days seem to roll into one! I’ve loved breast feeding for bonding time but it’s also left me quite tense in the shoulders. My back’s been a little sore from wearing the baby carrier (Finn loves it!) but after a while it takes a toll on my back. So I’ve been trying to find new ways to both reduce muscle tension and give me some ‘me time’ throughout the day. This accupressure mat and pillow has been a wonderful way to take 10 minutes out for that. Read more below about how it works and enter the easy giveaway to win one yourself! 

Accupressure mat eat pray workout-5Looking a bit like a bed of nails (in fact that’s the inspiration behind the product!), this mat and pillow has a over 8000 tiny plastic spikes that when laid upon, act as accupressure points, increasing blood flow to the skin, easing muscle tension and stimulating the release of endorphins. Accupressure mat eat pray workoutI was a little apprehensive to lay on this mat at first as the spikes feel very sharp. However, I was very surprised that once I settled in it really is quite comfortable! The research on the effectiveness of these mats reducing pain relief is limited, however I think that if it was mild back/neck pain regular use would likely help. If nothing else it is helping prevent built up tension by encouraging you to rest for 10-20 minutes a day! A great time to switch your brain off & relax or meditate on something positive.Accupressure mat eat pray workout-4This mat and pillow was gifted to me by White Lotus.Accupressure mat eat pray workout-8

Giveaway – Win an Accupressure Mat and Pillow (RRP $104.95) – THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED, congratulations Olivia Koh

Would you like to win an accupressure mat and pillow? Simply tell me why you need an accupressure mat – it could be to assist healing an injury, aid relaxation or reduce stress & insomnia. Detail your response in the comments below!

If you would like an additional entry, head to the Eat Pray Workout Instagram page and tag 2 friends in this post.

Comp closes midnight 14 September 2016, open to Australian residents only. Winners will be contacted via email and announced on this post.

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Amy Darcy

Editor & Founder at Eat Pray Workout
Amy is the founder and editor of Eat Pray Workout. She is an Australian lawyer, army wife, health & fitness lover and Mum. Sharing her passion for a holistic and realistic approach to wellbeing and fitness, her mission is to inform, inspire & empower women to live a flourishing healthy lifestyle.

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  1. Kez says

    This looks like a fantastic product Amy! I've seen a similar one from a different brand and I was really interested in them. I would like to get one to see if it would help my fiance's terrible insomnia and anxiety! I'm glad your enjoying using this product! Kez | acaciasdreams.com
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  3. Chloe says

    I would love to win this because waking up the day after a hard sesh at the gym and feeling like someone has snuck into your bedroom overnight and poured concrete into your bod, I think this could help ease the muscle soreness and drain out some of that concrete ;)
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  4. Kaley says

    I would love an accupressure mat and pillow because i think it will help me relax and focus more on what matters in life. I tend to get overwhelmed, stressed,and anxious. I think this could be a great tool to go to to have a few seconds of relaxation and to pray and fill my mind with good things each day.
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  5. Kat says

    This looks amazing! I love working out, eating healthy and taking care of my body. More recently I have been trying to include a more holistic approach to health, thinking not only of physical but mental wellbeing. This would be great to help with stress relief and relaxation to continue on this journey.
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  6. David Bowman says

    I am an elementary school PE assistant and I am working to get back into shape. This product would help with relaxation and recovery.
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  7. Karen de Jong says

    I went to my first meditation lesson the other day at the local pcyc , the mat they gave me killed my back and had trouble getting up due to pain . Didn't concentrate on meditating more on the pain really . This new mat design would hopefully prevent this issue and allow a pain free session next time
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  8. Amber Boyce says

    My brother has been suffering from a former shoulder injury for years. I would love to surprise him with this mat as he has tried every thing else he could think of for pain relief. I hate seeing him suffer especially when it holds him back from being active with his kids.
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  10. Anh says

    I've been injured in a car accident and this would help me so much. With back, shoulder and neck injuries I need as much relief as I can get. My pain is currently like a TV soap, Need accupressure mat to cope, Days of my life feeling so painful and blue, And young and restless too!
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  12. Jade Q says

    Although I am really grateful for all the guidance and assistance my Mum has received from professionals over the past few years, I must admit that I really notice her progress more so from her home therapies. All I can bring it down to is the comfort and safety of her own environment which allows her to relax more with no stress. I would love a White Lotus Pillow and Acupressure Mat set for her. Amy do you think this would be effective in alleviation of muscle spasms on the back?
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  13. Janetmartin says

    10 minutes of relaxation is what I want so I can be present for my husband and children, and help me engage in meaningful work that allows me to support my family while also fulfilling my personal self
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  15. Laura says

    I terrible Distastis recti resulting in a terrible back problem and hernias as well as a tear in my ligaments near my sternum which causes shoulder pain , I would love to try this to help relieve the muscle and bone aches I get with my condition.
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  16. May says

    I have been looking at natural ways to help with my stress and extreme amounts of anxiety. After doing lots of research I have realised that accupressure is a great way of creating that balance that my body (and mind) so desperately needs!
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  17. Jade says

    With spring finally here I am able to get back into my morning exercise routine but the pain the next day... OUCH! Not only does this mat look like the perfect way to relax the body as well as the mind, portability allows me to take it with me no matter where I am as well as allow my friends and family enjoy it as well.
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  18. Tammi says

    I sit at a computer all day and end up with a stiff back and shoulders. I'd use the mat to reduce back and shoulder tension. Since stress is the reason for my sleep problems, anything that helps me relax will also help me sleep. Oh, to relax mentally as well as physically.
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  20. jody b says

    This would be perfect for my son. At 14 he had major back surgery. He was born with a congenitial abnormality and scoliosis. They fused the base of his spine and has 3 rods afixed to the spine. He suffers some pain and this would relax and hit the pressure points relieving that discomfort. Thankyou for the review I have never seen it before .
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  21. Alexandra Currie says

    Hi Amy, This looks perfect as a gift for my mum. My mum comes home from working as a teacher feeling highly stressed and overwhelmed She also has constant neck and back pain. This would be perfect for her as a way to unwind from her day, ease her anxiety, and reduce the pain in her neck and back xx
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  22. Di says

    Some self induced accupressure will do me a world of good, to alleviate the pain in my lower back and also be fantastic to lie back for 20 minutes of me time each day, relaxing and escaping into my own mind. I need this for both the internal and external therapeutic benefits it will bring :)
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  23. Andrew says

    LOVE to make a 10-minute session on the acupressure mate and pillow part of my pre-sleep ritual to prepare for restful and rejuvenating nights...
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  24. Kristina S says

    I have been to endocrinologists, GP, specialists, herbal and natural " cures nothing works and they all keep saying the same thing we don't know why you are having these symptoms.. even worse " it's normal " the only thing I haven't tried is more ancient remedies. Acupuncture mat sounds amazing. Even if it doesnt help with symptoms it could help with the stress they bring on daily.
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  26. Cathy says

    I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis & the pain in my back & hips is so bad. I would much prefer the mat to taking medications for the pain.
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  27. olivia says

    I have reoccurring lower back pain, a hip muscle syndrome which causes a lot of pain and requires expensive chiropractic visits and driving all day for work my neck is always tensing up......to win this could relieve a lot of pain and bring relief. This looks amazing.
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  29. sarahMary says

    I'd love to relax before bed to achieve a decent and comfortable nights sleep. It would be interesting to see how it assists with my horrid period pain too.
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  31. Rhonda Swan says

    Hi Amy, when I get stressed a muscle in my back spasms and it takes a few days for it to settle down again and in the meantime it can be so painful, the first night especially, that it keeps waking me up. I use a 'heat-buddie' to add warmth to the area. I think this reduces the recovery time. I also pray and try to reduce the stress that way but sometimes it takes a while to 'hand it over to God''. I need to stop and think through what is going on and take time in prayer. I wonder if this mat would help with all of the above?
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  33. Eva Kiraly says

    I stopped work so I could unwind, I was so stressed I felt like a tightly rolled spring that was ready to snap, I'd love to try this out!
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  34. Mari says

    All of the above except for the injury part....knock on wood. Aging parents, a daughter who uses me as her psychologist and menopause are giving me a hard time at the moment.
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  35. Dianne says

    Wow, just thinking about lying on the accupressure mat gives me tingles. For me spring = hayfever and propensity for chest infections = sore and aching body. Currently recovering and being able to lie down and relieve my sore and aching body would be bliss!
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  36. Kasey says

    WOW what a great product as a mum of four I'm under a lot of stress especially with my youngest who's 5 months. He likes being carried ALOT so my back & shoulders ache this mat would be wonderful for some me time!
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  37. Allan says

    Relaxing and getting to sleep can be very difficult after a stressful day. I'd love to be able to meditate and have some 'me time' on an accupressure mat.
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  38. Sarah says

    I have had a sore back and neck for as long as i can remember and to have something at home that could be as easy as this mat could be a life changer.
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  39. Susan says

    I need the Accupressure mat since I've tried so many things to help with my recently diagnosed Sacroillitius and the associated soft tissue issues (foam rolling, heat/cold, rest, massage, supports, anti-inflammatories, etc. ) that I think is complicated by some 50 years of scar tissue and tendon calcification from distance running (but this is just my opinion the doctors can't prove exactly what is going on) ... on my 'good days' I'm convinced those little plastic spikes would help my muscles recover enough to feel normal again and, who knows, maybe run once more. I need to try it! And I'll pass the word on to all my active buddies so that they take preventative steps to keep their muscles in good shape!
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    • Susan says

      p.s. While I'm almost the wrong side of 50 I'm still active and positive .. and want to keep active ...and so are all my buddies.... so there is plenty of scope to spread the word about any good things that I discover about it..... (and that's before I let my teenagers find out about it!)
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  40. Jess says

    Cooling the hot yoga flush, craving an awakening touch, the last my skin seeks is something plush. Savasana begs for that tactile accupressure rush.
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  41. Tracey says

    Hi. I'm currently dealing with infertility and starting a new approach to health and a whole life. I know I carry the weight of stress in my shoulders from trying to do it all and still missing the mark. I'm looking forward to starting your workouts and this mat would help with stress and relax after giving it my all.
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  42. Julie Piscicelli says

    Sleep is not my friend. Pain and suffering are unwelcome guests in my bed. Love to reduce my backpain with the Acupressure Mat.
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  43. Debbie Jones says

    Hi, I am having a lot of trouble getting a good nights sleep, mostly because of stress. This would be a perfect solution.
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