acupressure mat

i was seriously skeptical about this, but after reading @Jess's description of using one, i decided to try it out. the first time I laid on it was extremely uncomfortable, but after spending 10 minutes on the mat, my brain went totally quiet – something that truly never happens – for about an hour afterward. i felt so, so at peace! i wasn't even using it for specific muscle pain so much as relaxation and i can say it has been extremely useful for that: doing this followed by a morning walk with coffee is a really lovely way to start the day :-)