"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 ...."