HOW TO USE AasanMat™

Whether you've just purchased your AasanMat™ or are considering it, the good news is, AasanMat™ is intuitive, self-paced and easy to use. To ease you in, here are a few suggestions on how you can use your mat.

Before getting started, please consider the following:

• Unroll your mat and pillow and lay it out for an hour after receiving it. Your AasanMat™ has journeyed a long way between our warehouse to your home and needs to flatten out before use.

• Depending on your pain tolerance, decide if you'll start out wearing clothing (a t-shirt is recommended for beginners). If you opt for clothing, choose a light fabric (e.g. cotton t-shirt) where you can feel the spikes against your skin. Wear fabrics that don't snag or come apart easily when it comes into contact with the spikes.

• Choose where you will be using your AasanMat™. Generally, the harder the surface (e.g. floor), the more intense the sensation. If you're just starting out, we recommend trying it on your bed or couch.

• Any warmness, redness and tingling on your affected areas during and after use is normal, and in-fact the desired effect from blood circulation.

• Go into each session with a relaxed mindset, observe all sensations both strong and subtle, and enjoy your experience with AasanMat™.

BASIC

Recommended Duration: 10 - 40 minutes

Areas of Focus: Sore shoulders, back pain, sciatica, stress, lack of sleep

Usage Tips: 

 

 INTERMEDIATE

1) FEET

Recommended Duration: 5 - 15 minutes

Areas of Focus: Sore feet, heel pain, lack of energy

Usage Tips:

• To keep your AasanMat™ in good condition, consider washing or wiping your feet before use

• Use a thin pair of socks if you're still getting use to the spikes

• Since your body weight will be concentrated on your feet, exercise caution while stepping on and off your mat

• Slowly tilt or motion your feet from the balls of your foot to your toes or heel. If you find spot that needs more attention, stay there for a few minutes.

• If you're feeling tired, using AasanMat™ on your feet is a great way to get a boost of energy

2) LEGS & GLUTES

Recommended Duration: 15 - 40 minutes

Areas of Focus: Tight glutes and hamstrings, sore calves, sciatica

Usage Tips:

• Use the mat sitting up or laying down to increase or reduce intensity.

• Slowly roll your legs and hips from side to side. If you find spot that needs more attention, stay there for a few minutes.

• Elevate your legs with the pillow to hone in on the targeted area.

• If the area requiring attention is localized to one leg, consider using the pillow vertically to increase the targeted surface area.

ADVANCED

1) SIDE OF BODY

Recommended Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

Areas of Focus: Outer hip pain, sore obliques and lots, tight quads

Usage Tips:

• Position the mat upwards or downwards, in the direction of your targeted area.

• Lay on your side with your legs stretched straight or knees bent in the fetal position

• If necessary, use the pillow or a towel to support your neck and head.

• Gently rock the side of your body or outer hip back and forth. If you find spot that needs more attention, stay there for a few minutes.

2) HEAD & NECK

Recommended Duration: 10 - 25 minutes

Areas of Focus: Neck aches, tension headaches, tight shoulders

Usage Tips:

• Position the pillow towards the affected area. For example, if you're suffering from tension at the base of your skull, place the pillow in that vicinity.

• Consider using the pillow vertically to increase the targeted surface area. This would increase the intensity of your session.

3) FRONT OF BODY  

Recommended Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

Areas of Focus: Tight hip flexors, menstrual pain, sore abdominal muscles and obliques, tight pecs

Usage Tips:

• Since the area could be sensitive, lay on and get up from the mat slowly.

• Position the mat upwards or downwards, in the direction of your targeted area.

• Consider wearing a light t-shirt or shorts if you are still getting use to the spikes.

• Use your arms or a thin pillow to support your head while in-use.
While we've provided a few suggestions on how to use your AasanMat™, there are limitless ways you can use it -- use it it on your wrists, knees and even on your forehead. The possibilities are endless. Anyone looking to manage chronic pain, ease sore muscles and reduce stress with AasanMat™ can get started easily.

The most important rule to remember when using your AasanMat™ is do what feels good!