Welcome series

Welcome series

Get to know The Shakti Mat and the best ways to use it for complete mind and body release. This Shala sequence has been designed to take you on the ultimate mind and body journey.

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Welcome series
  • Start here. Lets get to the point

    Learn how to set yourself up for the perfect Shakti and how to use mind and body to get the most out of this practice. Whether you're an experienced Shakti-er or a Shakti newbie, this video will get you started on the optimal Shala journey. We recommend you use your Mat with bare skin for an opti...

  • Day 1. Rest in sensation

    Be guided through the sensory experience that is Shakti. This mental relaxation will help you become familiar with a range of physical sensations experienced in the body. Prepare to draw your attention inwards, lean into discomfort, and consciously rest in the Shakti sensations with ease. Through...

  • Day 2. Rest in awareness

    As you progress in your Shakti practice, this relaxation will invite you to open your awareness to be present with whatever arises. Rest your mind in this mental relaxation, as you invite the present moment and any emotions that arise. Stay conscious of the flow of sensations and feelings as you ...

  • Day 3. Tranquility

    Develop a state of inner peace as you ease your mind & body of stress and tension. Soften the body into the sensations of acupressure and experience a state of effortlessness and stillness. Prepare to sink into a feeling of total tranquility through long exhalations and deep relaxation.

    You will...

  • Day 4. Letting go

    Put down the weight of the world and release what you no longer wish to hold on to. Like emptying a cup, free yourself to receive, be refreshed, and feel lighter without resistance. This relaxation will help you release any images and emotions, grudges and fears, clingings and disappointments tha...

  • Day 5. Deep rest

    This relaxation will signal your body to settle into a state of “rest and digest” by sending healing waves of relaxation throughout your whole body. Pacify the nervous system and start your journey towards deep rest and nourishing sleep.

    You will need: Shakti Mat

  • Day 6. Clarity

    Experience clarity and connection as you redirect your mind from external distractions towards the sensory experience of your body. You will be guided through 61 vital, nerve-rich points on the body, staying present with and breathing into each area. This process will help you reconnect with your...

  • Day 7. Positivity

    Discover a renewed sense of appreciation for yourself, and the world around you as you tap into the healing essence of an inner smile. Achieve a sense of ease and joy within the body as you embrace yourself with a sense of kindness and presence, through seeing the goodness of the present moment. ...

  • Day 8. Energy boost

    Refresh the body and mind using energizing breathwork in this shorter meditation. Invigorate any stagnant mental fogginess by stimulating the flow of energy to the areas of the chest and heart. This is a great practice to kickstart your energy in the morning, or if you are feeling that afternoon ...

  • Intro | Shakti Mat yoga

    Introduction to part 2 of the welcome series where you will infuse your Shakti Mat with yoga. Get a taste of what's to come and why we encourage you to practice in this way.

  • Day 9. Calm | yoga

    Cultivate calm through passive movement in this slow and restorative class. This practice focuses on exhale-focused breathing, to soothe the parasympathetic nervous system and turn your attention inwards. The longer holds and restorative nature of this class will bring deep relaxation and ease to...

  • Day 10. Unwind | yoga

    Unwind physical and mental tension with this Shakti yin yoga fusion. Nourish deeper layers of your body; such as the joints, spine and fascial tissues, through the combination of movement and pressure. This gentle yet powerful practice will rebalance your body and mind by approaching stillness an...

  • Day 11. Reset | yoga

    Move through a fusion of more grounding yin and dynamic yang style poses to harmonize your internal energy and spring-clean your body & mind. The twists, back bends and folds combined with The Shakti Mat will massage your body and internal organs, to generate a sense of inner renewal and clarity....

  • Day 12. Energize | yoga

    If you’re looking for a natural stimulant, this class will help you turn up the heat. Tap into your inner fire with Kapalabhati breathing to detoxify your body and invigorate your mind. Before moving through an energizing Shakti Mat standing sequence, guaranteed to get your blood pumping and your...