I began my “torture” treatments with level one pillow and mat. After some getting used to the pressure and relaxing into the pressure I graduated to level two mat. I use my level one at night and level two in the morning. After another while I bought the level four mat and pillow to have in place, skipping level three. I did this because the difference between level one and two was not so significant in my ability to relax into it, so I took a chance and jumped a level.

While I I have not tried my level four mat I am using the pillow. At first I had to drape a thin cloth over it, it was too spiky. But after a couple days I took that off and now it’s a pleasure. I also use the pillow under my feet when I sit on my couch, bare foot, as the pillow has enough give in it so it’s actually pleasant.

I also use the weighted mat over my stomach when laying on the mat . As well as the spiky headband and the eye pad.

I also have the set of leg wraps and I use them at least once a week. They take more time and care to employ than just laying back. I enjoy them as well.

The only caution with all of these tools is beware of scratching yourself going side to side. The first couple days I had unusual scratches in odd places and realized I had done this unconsciously moving around and shifting.

I enjoy having the full array of tools as each day I have different needs and capacities. I cannot say I have hit bliss yet, not sure what associations are meant by the writers,…