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For @SadhuNails team, individual practices on the nails are more valuable than group ones. You don't have to worry about what others think during individual practices - you can simply be yourself.

Here is a review we received after an individual practice:

"… Everything is great! And I feel so much better in terms of my well-being and self-awareness. I have gained many new resources and energy.

So, while I have a moment, I wanted to share my thoughts on this new practice on the Sadhu Nails Board I tried. Just a few days ago, I was feeling drained and stressed, but after trying this practice, I feel more balanced, grounded, and filled with confidence. I have even noticed some physical changes - my feet are more sensitive than usual, so I've enjoyed walking barefoot, and my back hardly hurt at all today. However, the most important thing is that mentally, I feel refreshed and calm. These are my observations from throughout the day. I am also proud of myself for taking a risk and not being afraid to try this practice, as I really enjoyed it. Thank you. I will definitely repeat this nail practice in the future"

One summer morning at dawn, a girl came to the Grebovka Park in Prague for a solo practice on the nails. After the practice, she had some interesting reflections and insights
".... I discovered that focusing on my nails is the perfect way to begin my Sunday in a peaceful state.

It's amazing how this simple act helps me differentiate between perceiving something and how I interpret it. During meditation on the Sadhu Nails board, I realized that I can choose to ignore sensations in my feet, just like I can tune out the noise of everyday Life.

By doing so, I can truly be present with myself and open up to a greater awareness of what is happening around me ... "
Today, We want to share a review we received from a young girl who attended an individual practice on the Sadhu Nails board.

This experience had a profound impact on her, both mentally and spiritually👇🏻
"….. As I've been researching ways to reprogram the brain and understand its capabilities, I've discovered that our mind doesn't always give us an accurate perception of reality. In dangerous situations, it can scream at us to run, even when the reality says otherwise. This is similar to the practice on sadhu boards. The key is to convince your mind that the sensation is not pain but just a feeling. You also realize that physically piercing the foot is impossible since the nails are evenly distributed and hold the foot. Through careful tuning and meditation with Sadhu Nails, I was able to change my perspective on this practice. Before, I couldn't last two minutes on the nails due to my hypersensitivity.

In addition to the mental aspects, this experience became an energetic and spiritual practice for me. It felt as if my energetic body was being cleansed and polished. It got rid of any blocks I had and resulted in a surge of strength, energy, and a deeper connection with myself.

Spiritually, I felt complete harmony, calmness, and catharsis. I experienced a sense of light and love, as if rays of light were passing through my body. I felt like I was conducting and studying those rays. Interestingly, even nature seemed to be in sync with me during the practice. There was a round reservoir nearby, filled to the brim with water. At the beginning of each new wave of sensations, the water would overflow and then calm down again. It was as if nature was responding to my practice.

Overall, it was a powerful and transformative experience. I want to spread love and awareness to everyone …. "
We would like to draw your attention to a message we received over 4 years ago from a Yoga Teacher and Assistant Professor in Clinical Anatomy from Charles University, Czech Republic. We hope you enjoy reading it.
"The practice of meditation on nails serves as an examination of the quality of one's practice. This technique was popularized through the old Soviet film "Indian Yogis, Who They Are/Индийские йоги, кто они", portraying it as a measure of one's mastery over consciousness. And indeed, meditation on nails is the ultimate display of honesty to oneself. Any form of deception leads to pain, while finding answers breaks the chain of "sensation => reaction".

During the practice of asanas, one can have a lack of confidence or continuously wander in thought during meditation on the mat. It is even possible to skip lines in the Stotra text, all of which often go unnoticed due to the tricks of the mind. However, this is not the case with nails. They reveal the true state as it is. It is impossible to be comfortable on nails; initially, there are intense and painful sensations. Over time, if one resists the initial impulse (ultimately, you cannot escape from yourself), the sensations transform through the power of consciousness. This brings relaxation, concentration, acceptance, and release. At a certain point, it becomes a pure manifestation of the present moment in its most concentrated form. There is still pain, but suffering no longer exists. Eventually, the pain itself disappears, leaving only pure presence.

Reflecting on the importance of things, I recently realized that time is the only "non-cumulative" resource. Attention can be accumulated through the development of concentration skills, but time cannot. The Sadhu Nails board metaphorically allows for the "accumulation of time" by removing fears, doubts, and mental clutter. It has become an essential element in my personal practice.

I would like to express my gratitude to Sadhu Nails for their initial support. I will continue to observe the progress of my practice ...."
Next up is a review from a man who attended an individual practice on nails in Prague
"As a true yogi, I knew that eventually, I would face the challenge of nails. Today, that day finally arrived. How did it feel? At first, there was a wave of euphoria - I did it! But after just 5 minutes, tension set in, and I began considering giving up. After 10 minutes, gloomy thoughts started to infiltrate my mind - nails, torment, is there blood involved? After 15 minutes, excitement kicked in as I wondered if I could hold on until the end. It was at the 20-minute mark when I experienced my first truly meditative state. The sounds, sights, and thoughts blended together, allowing me to dissolve into the present moment. At 25 minutes, I didn't want to stop, wishing for half an hour or even an hour. And finally, at the 30-minute mark, I landed on a flat surface, experiencing powerful emotions from the contact. It felt like the most vivid sensation of the day.

I highly recommend @sadhunails to anyone who wants to test their endurance, challenge their fears, and manage their emotions"
Next up is a review from a woman after individual practice on the nails
"👇🏻Here are my impressions of standing on nails:

It has been 12 hours since the practice, and I still feel a pulsation and tingling in my feet. However, I only stood for 3 minutes in total. Well, for me, it already feels like 3 minutes!

Before meeting @sadhunails, I had tried standing on nails twice, and it was not a pleasant experience. I vividly remembered the hellish pain and how the previous leaders had told me to stop when I asked for help to get off. This created a terrible fear and rejection of the Sadhu Boards within me. Today, I had to overcome myself just by showing up for this practice, and that is a small victory for me.

During today's first attempt, I managed to stand for 1.5 minutes. Honestly, I couldn't even understand why I got off. It happened reflexively. Then, I had two more attempts of 45 seconds each, but they were less successful. It felt similar to running a long distance – if you stop once, it's difficult to regain your previous speed.

👇🏻Here are my insights:
- It seems that the main block for me is in my legs, specifically in the calf muscles. Around 90% of the pain was concentrated there, and it felt like they were cramped with a severe cramp. I couldn't relax my legs for even a second!
- I struggle with knowing how to relax. My mind and body are constantly under stress, and not even the pain could distract them from worries and concerns. This is something I definitely need to work on – spending more time in peace, being alone with myself, and not trying to constantly control everything.
- The pain of standing on nails can be endured. It's important to cut off bad experiences, fears, and anxiety while not comparing myself to others. The main focus should be on my own personal experience and growth ... "
We would like to share another review from our friends that we met during our practice session on the @SadhuNails board
🟢After conducting a practice session for a married couple, we received the following review👇🏻

“... Well, specifically for my wife, she was finally able to overcome her fears. Without me, she lacked determination and strength, but when she looked at me, she felt powerful and confident enough to stand on the nails. As for myself, I also felt a stronger sense of masculinity. The experience with the nails helped us gain perspective. At one point, we felt our energy intertwining. We were able to embrace and celebrate. If we were able to overcome a difficult situation on the nails, then in real life, we can overcome anything. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and we were thrilled ... “
Since 2019, we have been dedicated to the production of our boards and have successfully conducted numerous individual practices on the @SadhuNails boards as well as group classes.
After every practice session, we place immense value on gathering feedback. We diligently study and analyze this feedback to continuously improve and move forward. Some reviews have left such a profound impact on us, providing us with the strength and faith to continue our journey.

Over time, we have amassed an extensive collection of reviews, so much so that we could potentially compile a book.

In a bid to inspire and empower others, we have decided to periodically share one review from our clients. These reviews will remain anonymous and devoid of any photographs. Instead, we will focus on sharing the experiences and results of nail practices as described in the text. We hope that reading these reviews will serve as a source of inspiration and motivation.

👇🏻Here is the first review - let's begin:

🔸Question from Sadhu Nails: "How long have you been standing on nails and what results have you achieved?"

✅Our client's response:

"I have been practicing for four years, with intermittent breaks. I can confidently say that my perspective towards myself and others has undergone a transformative change. For me, it has become an immensely powerful form of meditation.
This summer, I experienced a breakthrough moment when I managed to stand on a board with a distance of 15 mm between the nails. Initially, this seemed impossible to me, but with consistent practice, it became a fascinating endeavor. Now, a board with 10 mm spacing feels like a relaxation tool to me.
The practice on the nails has made me acutely aware of potential blockages within my body and clogged energy channels. It serves as a clear indicator of areas that require attention and offers valuable insights for personal growth and development."
After complete "synchronization with the nails" (Everyone is different. Basically after 6-10 minutes), vibrations can begin in the body. For example, only one left leg of a person may start shaking and then this vibration rises up the left half of the body. It doesn't last long.

I / @sirgey.lapin understand and feel it like this => When a person's feet are maximally relaxed on the nails, a wave of relaxation passes through the whole body from bottom to top. And this wave of relaxation removes some muscle clamps and blocks in its path.
At this moment, a stagnant energy/life force begins to be released from clamps and blocks and that is why vibrations begin in the body.
When the body begins to vibrate, the main thing is not to strain and start analyzing what is happening with your Mind. Maximum acceptance of what is happening, living this, and indestructible inner peace at this moment!

+ You need to remember about your emotions at the time practicing on nails. If along with vibrations, some emotion splashes out of the body, there is no need to hold back and be shy! Just open up yourself to 100%! Just release your emotions and feelings with gratitude.

After such a release, it becomes easier on a physical level and an emotional level.


Vibrations in the body during practices on the #SadhuNails board
Yes, it happens, especially when a person is on nails for the first time.
Rubber #SadhuNails board is the best for Travelers
Made of premium rubber, stylish, compact and with movable nails for everyday practice
Super Light and Easy to Carry
The @sadhunails board is made of rubber and birch
Suitable for travel and outdoor activities
The rubber board is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes
ADVANTAGES OF OUR BOARDS:
DYNAMIC NAILS:
DYNAMIC NAILS:
We have combined the oldest traditions of standing on nails in combination with modern technologies and materials. When creating a board, we use a unique (patented) technology - the nails are "recessed" into the frame firmly and after that they return to their original place. Under load, the nails have a vertical stroke, due to which they come in contact with the foot more closely and anatomically. "Hard" pressure points are removed; the entire surface of the foot receives an even workout.
FOLDING BOARDS:
The board consists of two parts, one for each leg, thus when combined, the nails are hidden in the opposite board. The result is a beautifully designed object, convenient both for carrying and storage.
QUALITY MATERIALS:
We produce boards with galvanized and copper nails.
The board material is birch. We apply varnish to the finished product. Sadhu Nails boards are hand-made using laser and woodworking machines.
SadhuNails board is like a restart function on a computer.

After practicing on nails, you reboot. You reset to zero. And then you start to live more energetic and more productive.

Old programs have been removed, the cache has been cleaned, updates have been installed ... Performance goes to a new level!
The practice on the #SadhuNails board in Prague. 29th of August 2020






The feeling of relaxation is not the presence of a certain "state", but the absence of tension. You can feel it on the #SadhuNails Boards.

And notice that the pain during the practice on the nails is just the presence of a certain tension that passes after 6-10 minutes.
Specifications of SADHU NAILS boards:

■ Compact boards size (Oval form - 39х16х5)
■ Board weight - from 1.45 kg to 2.4 kg (depending on the spacing between the nails)
■ Different space between nails (8, 10 or12 mm)
■ Made of natural wood - birch
■ Soft entry into practice because of dynamic nails
■ You can choose your own design of the board (color, type of nails, pictures on the board)

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Enjoy!

... on the nails, there are times when the flow of thoughts stops...


The concept behind our renowned Sadhu Boards has long existed before modern times. The "Fakir Sandals" were footwear designed to test the limits of Buddhist practitioners to increase their endurance to pain in attempts to help them achieve the state of "Nirvana".

At @BritishMuseum

1870s India



Husain Anas gives us a look behind the scenes of his life-changing Sadhu practice, with important relevance to mental health. He further demonstrates the benefits of the nail boards in this video.
Frozen shoulders, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within months of treatment.
What is the best treatment for a frozen shoulder?
The treatment for a frozen shoulder is focused on relieving pain and restoring the shoulder's normal range of motion.
Alternative Remedy?
Sadhu Nails board for the back helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, release tight muscles, and increase the range of motion for stiff or frozen shoulders.

Nails are a tool for working out your inner state. You get up on the board in different states... after practice, you get off the nails always in the same state.
The practice on the #SadhuNails board in Prague, Havlicek Gardens. 2020








On the #SadhuNails boards internal dialogue stops in minutes. Understanding that pain and discomfort is a sign of a transitional state. And the fact that they are conditional and, with the right approach, are manageable. And all emotions, thoughts, a chaos of the outside world are illusory, like a holographic universe.
Life distracts our attention all the time; and we don't even have time to notice how it happens.
Practicing on nails will help bring your attention back to your body, to yourself.





Relaxation of the body on nails begins from 6-8 minutes when you already cease to concentrate your attention on the feet, and calmness, confidence, and relaxation come to the fore. This does not mean that the first minutes are useless. The impact on the body occurs from the very first second when your feet come into contact with the nails.
Feedback from Claudio after first practice on the nails
Hi Sergey, I had a nice experience with the Sadhu board.
I admit that for curiosity I tried to practice a bit yesterday and this morning and I was able to stay on the nails not more than 1 minute. This evening I tried with the meditation you sent me and actually I could make it till the end. I was surprised. And actually I could have stayed more than that. I like the way of how I could observe my body sensations from far.
Once I put the feet on the floor after the session it was very painful. I still have a bit of pain under my feet but I'm happy of the result.
Thanks for sharing the meditation and for following up with the shipping of the boards.
... 4 years of practice, intermittently.

Can say that the attitude towards myself and people is changing after nails practicing. For me the most powerful meditation on the nails))

This summer I stood on the nails, it seemed to me not possible before, but with the nails life became much more interesting))) 10 mm between nails it's like for relaxation ...

Nails are clearly shows where the blocks are in the body, clogged channels, what needs to be worked on ...
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Who is the nail practice for?⠀

■ Great for yoga practitioners. You can add nail standing in between workouts.

■ Do you train in strength sports or endurance sports? Standing on the nails after your workout will relax your body and energize you for new achievements. Also, the Sadhu Nails Board will be useful for runners. Nails relieve stress from the feet well.

■ Do you spend a lot of time in business and at work, are you nervous and sit a lot? Standing on nails is good for calming the mind and removing muscle blocks in the body.

✨Standing on nails will help in your development.


Build your inner self with your own Sadhu Nails Board.

Focus within yourself and manifest your growth towards a healthy body and resilient mind.
Dialogue with our trainees...⠀
- Alexander, can you, please, describe in a nutshell the result of yesterday's practice, when you and Irina stood together on the nails? What did it give you and Ira?⠀

- Well, specifically, Ira was finally able to overcome and overcome herself and her fears. Without me, she lacked determination and strength, and looking at me she felt power and confidence and could do it. Accordingly, I somehow felt the male power in myself more clearly. Nails puts everything on the shelves. At some point, we felt how our energies intertwined. We kissed each other and rejoiced, it's like a simulator of reality, that if we were able to overcome a difficult situation here on the nails, then in life we will solve any problems . Very positive experience in general, we were delighted.






Before practice on nails, for example, you are relaxed on 65%⠀

After practice (30-40 minutes on the #SadhiNails board), a person becomes relaxed on 85% ... and, accordingly, with the disappearance of physical blocks, additional energy is released.⠀

That is why, before practice, you need to have a clear intention... You must be aware of where you want to spend the additional resource of energy that you will receive after nails...⠀
Board with the nails
Sadhu Nails Board
Sadhu Board
#SadhuNails board is a tool for raising mindfulness.
2 weeks ago, my student came to me for the second practice on the nails in his life. He is a musician (He Sings, Plays, Composes, Teaches)

After completing the 2nd practice on the #SadhuNails board, I asked him – " How did you feel yourself 1 month ago after the 1st practice on the nails?"⠀

After the first practice, my student went to play football. And his body just wouldn't listen to him. He couldn't take the ball. He couldn't jump and run as usual. He didn't even score a goal in an empty net=) Let's analyze "what nails do with your body". ⠀

Imagine that my student was relaxed on the physical level on 6 out of 12 before the first practice. And after the 1st practice on nails (30-40 min), he received a message of his feet. The muscles of the feet got a relaxation + other muscles in his body also received relaxation through the myofascial chain (while standing on nails, the muscles that are located behind also relax – calves, back of the thigh, buttocks, lower back, back, neck). The body at this point gets into a state where the muscle clamps are removed. ⠀⠀

After the first practice on the nails, the index of muscle relaxation of my student became as much as 9 out of 12, for example. He was very good at playing football when he was on 6 out of 12, but when he got to 9 out of 12 after the nails standing, his body was just not used to being in a new state for him (without muscle clamps). Therefore, his body seemed to have come out to play football for the first time =) ⠀

In his case, he just needs to train his body again to move effectively being more relaxed after practicing on the nails, and enjoy life without clamps.

⠀⠀⠀@mrhusainanas
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