ABOUT NAIL BOARD MEDITATION: FREQUESNTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are nail boards?

Nail boards work on principles of acupressure – a well-trusted practice with a long history coming from Eastern traditions. Nail boards take their origin over 2,000 thousand years ago in India, where similar devices used by yogis are called “sadhu boards” or “bed of nails.” In Chinese medicine, similar principles of stimulating energy points have been used for thousands of years in acupressure and reflexology.

How does nail board mediation work?

Our feet and palms have thousands of acupressure points linked to internal organs and all systems across the body. Standing on nails influences reflex points of the feet, balancing the activity of internal organs and systems. For example, the impact on the brain is carried out through pressure on the point in the middle of the big toe, the front of the feet (on the fingers and at their bases) are the points of impact on all organs of the head, while the base of the thumb acts on the neck, and so on.

What are the benefits of nail board meditation?

Nail board meditation is an awakening journey, bringing you a deeper sense of connection to yourself. From the physical point of view, the practice has a healing and strengthening effect on the body. From the energy point of view, it improves energy flow in the body, removing energetic blockages in the channels, which are often the cause of disease. At the psycho- spiritual level, the practice of standing on nails trains the will of a person, allowing you to curb the mind, feelings, and emotions to gain control over yourself. It will begin to recharge your neural connections and you will find yourself calmer and more rational minded in typically stressful scenarios.

Does nail board mediation hurt?

It does…and it does not. Pain is related to tension. The more you struggle with it the more painful the process is going to be. Letting go and complete detachment makes nail standing much easier. The initial pain will reduce over time with practice.

How do you prepare for board mediation?

Physically, it is best to prepare yourself with some body movement and breath work before stepping on nails. Practices like yoga, running, dancing, or Qigong are great ways to warm up the body. Mentally, you should begin with an intention. This could be in the interest of self- love, clearing the mind, or in search of self-connection. Mediative breathing is great way to engage these thoughts and will also increase your energy levels. Starting each session with your intensions in mind will remind you why you began.

Who should not practice nail board meditation?

We recommend those with the following conditions should not practice nail board therapy:

•Pregnancy

•Blood diseases

•Oncological diseases 

•Epilepsy

•Epileptic seizures 

•Hypertonia

•Heart diseases

•High fever

•Open wounds on feet

•Fungus