HoMedics Thai Yoga Massage Mat

Can recommend this product if you like exercise and massage as it gives an experience which offers a combination of the two. Takes a little getting used to, I suggest using the energising sequence first, then the short shoulder workout at the lowest setting which has to be chosen as it is set to start with the middle intensity. Used it alternate days initially then increased to daily and it definitely helped my back relax and posture has improved accordingly. Areas of the mat expand and collapse - the collapse is a bit of a shock until you get accustomed. Good mindfulness practice if you just feel into those areas as it happens - brings you into the present moment. (Not recommended for those with sensory deficiencies in lower body - info in leaflet.) I am a qualified exercise teacher and health practitioner.

My husband has had discectomy 30 years ago, was stiff and physio unable to make any improvement, he was in pain and had poor posture. After first session he stood up straighter than he had for years. The movement and flexibility this has given him has allowed him to get fitter than he’s been for years. This gave him confidence that he could move without harming himself and stretched him so that he was better able to maintain a more normal posture.I found it helps when I have been seated at work -it’s released general aches and stretches back and neck at the end of the day.Highly recommend.

I was very sceptical about this but my husband wanted to buy it for me for Christmas.In fact it was a lovely present. I have rheumatism in all of my joints and it is lovely to come home and lie on this mat for half an hour after work.I’m not sure that it is going to have a huge impact on my condition, but the fact that I am lying flat and stretching on a regular basis has to be good.They call the mat ‘yoga inspired’ and I guess I can see why, it’s no substitute for a good gentle yoga class but it’s a nice addition to your weekly routine.It’s stores nicely behind the sofa.It’s a little noisy and the cat isn’t keen on it.All in all if you want a life-changer, this probably isn’t for you, but if you fancy something that is relaxing and quite nice and will encourage you to take time out and stretch them you’ll be happy with this.

My wife loves it.

Not had this all that long just a few weeks but I have found it beneficial for my back it hasn’t been as bad as usual so I am hoping with more continued use will prove to be even better. It’s very easy to use and really does stretch the back both lower and upper. I have tried all the 4 features and I love them all.

My friend recommended this stretch Mat, so I purchased one. Well! I love it, after a few days of using the mat my back pain has gone from strong to mildness and when I used to bend over the stiffness on straightening up has now gone. I also suffer with shoulder pain that too has greatly improved. There are three settings, I use the second as the third is too strong for me.

I just love using it. Specially in the evening when my back feels a bit stiff, I lay on the mat using the “unwind” setting with the lower intensity and play some relaxing music. I like it so much, that I have bought other two as gift for family, and not surprisingly they also love it! I definitely would recommend it.

Can’t comment on use too much as one air pockets didn't inflate returned item. I thought it would be light but thought it heavy when folded. Personally I didn’t like it as found it uncomfortable nothing like a relaxing yoga movement. Overall not impressed. Returned got refund