I am lying on a Shakti Mat, a padded acupressure mat which features 6,000 press points made from tiny plastic spikes (yes, really). Costing £49, the original mat comes in black, orange and green; ...

The practice takes inspiration from an ancient Indian tradition which claims to support restful sleep, relaxation, mental clarity and wellbeing. In much the same way as acupuncture, the Shakti Mat's ...