How to choose an acupressure mat: 12 models compared (spikes, padding, materials, price)
How to choose an acupressure mat: 12 models compared on spikes, padding, materials and price
You choose an acupressure mat on four things: the spikes (how many, what shape, how they are attached), the padding (it decides how many spikes really work), the materials and certifications, and what you get for the price.
We compared 12 mats sold in Europe and the United States, from 25 to 250 euros, using the data the manufacturers declare. Three things stand out:
- No manufacturer other than Mysa declares the shape and height of the spikes or how the flowers are attached;
- No fabric mat other than Mysa is registered as a CE medical device;
- Almost all have polyurethane foam inside, while Mysa, Pranamat and Northwall use plant fibres.
We invented the modern acupressure mat: here is what to look at, model by model.
We know who we are
We do the comparison because nobody knows what an acupressure mat is better than those who invented it in its modern form and perfected it for fifteen years. The others: good-looking, yes, nice design, yes. But it’s your back, and here you’ll find the numbers.
The 12 mats compared: spikes and dimensions
Data declared by the manufacturers, collected on 6 November 2026; “n/a” = not declared. Mysa: manufacturer’s data.
| Mat | Dimensions (cm) | Weight | Flowers × spikes | Total spikes | Spike shape | Spike height | Flower attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Mysa | 75 × 45 × 4 | 580 g | 210 × 33 | 6,930 | pyramidal | 3 mm | heat-welded |
| Magnetic Mysa | 75 × 45 × 4 | 580 g | 210 × 33 | 6,930 + 16 biomagnets | pyramidal | 3 mm | heat-welded |
| Shakti Mat Original L2 | 74 × 40 × 2.5 | ~1 kg | n/a | 6,000 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pranamat ECO | 73 × 45 | n/a | 221 × 25 | 5,525 | rounded | n/a | n/a |
| ProsourceFit | ~67 × 42 | n/a | n/a | 6,210 (8,910 at Walmart) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kanjo Premium | ~71 × 43 × 2.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bodhi Vital XL | 130 × 50 | n/a | n/a | 13,860 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tunturi | 68 × 42 × 2 | 380 g | n/a | 8,000 (with pillow) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northwall NorthMat | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6,960 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LifeGoods | 66 × 40 × 2 | 685 g | 230 × 27 | 6,210 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Navaris (generic Amazon) | 68 × 42 × 2 | 650 g | n/a | 6,210 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Swedish Spike Mat (rigid) | 64 × 40 × 1.8 | 800 g | one-piece | n/a | n/a | 15 mm | moulded in one piece |
How to read it
The number of spikes on its own says little. What counts is the shape (pyramidal for a sharp stimulus, rounded for a milder one), the height and how many spikes each flower has: below 30, each spike hurts more with no extra benefit; above 36, the pressure is diluted. No manufacturer other than Mysa declares shape and height. Why 33 pyramidal spikes.
What's inside: padding, cover, washing
| Mat | Padding | Cover | Removable | Declared washing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysa | MySalus plant fibre, no PU, latex or glue | cotton | yes | cover by hand |
| Shakti | PU foam (“Blissfoam”) | GOTS organic cotton | n/a | n/a |
| Pranamat ECO | coconut fibre | linen + cotton | yes | linen by hand in cold water; coconut not washable |
| ProsourceFit | foam (“eco foam”) | cotton | n/a | by hand |
| Kanjo | memory foam | cotton/linen | yes | spot cleaning only |
| Bodhi | n/a | cotton | n/a | warm water and detergent |
| Tunturi | PU foam | cotton | yes | by hand |
| Northwall | compressed coconut fibre | linen/cotton | n/a | n/a |
| LifeGoods | foam | cotton | n/a | by hand |
| Navaris | 100% PU | 95% cotton | yes | machine (DE) or by hand (UK) |
| Swedish Spike Mat | none (one-piece TPE) | none | no | soap and water, shower |
How to read it
Polyurethane foam is the inside of 6 mats out of 11: it is cheap, but flattens over time and holds sweat and dust. Plant fibres (Mysa, Pranamat, Northwall) keep their density and breathe; coconut is stiffer and cannot be washed. Only Mysa declares no glue and heat-welded flowers. Look inside.
Spike materials, certifications, origin
| Mat | Spike material | CE medical device | Other certifications | Declared origin | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysa | non-toxic plastic (ABS) | yes, Class I, EUDAMED | RCT clinical trial 2021 | designed in Sweden | 5 years |
| Shakti | ABS (retailer listing) | no | GOTS cover, Fairtrade | India | 5 years |
| Pranamat | HIPS | no | OEKO-TEX 100 | Latvia | 5 years |
| ProsourceFit | ABS | no | none | n/a | limited lifetime |
| Kanjo | BPA-free plastic / ABS | no | FSA/HSA | n/a | limited, duration n/a |
| Bodhi | ABS | no | none | n/a (Bodynova, Cologne) | n/a |
| Tunturi | n/a | no | none | n/a (Netherlands) | 24 months |
| Northwall | n/a | no | none | n/a | n/a |
| LifeGoods | ABS | no | none | n/a | n/a |
| Navaris | ABS | no | none | n/a | n/a |
| Swedish Spike Mat | TPE | CE (not MD) | patent | Sweden | 20 years |
Price and what's in the box
List prices collected on 6 November 2026, subject to change.
| Mat | List price | In the box |
|---|---|---|
| Original Mysa | €64.90 | mat, Mysa t-shirt, online tutorial, manual |
| Magnetic Mysa | €98 | as above, with 16 biomagnets |
| Shakti Mat Original | €119 | mat, app |
| Pranamat ECO (set) | ~€250 ($285) | mat, pillow, guide |
| ProsourceFit set | ~€28 ($29.99) | mat, pillow |
| Kanjo set | ~€75 ($80) | mat, pillow, bag |
| Bodhi Vital XL set | €59.95 | XL mat, roller, bag |
| Tunturi set | €24.99 | mat, pillow, case |
| Northwall set | n/a | mat, pillow, bag |
| LifeGoods set | €26.99 | mat, pillow, bag, 2 balls, manual |
| Navaris set | €31.99 | mat, pillow, bag |
| Swedish Spike Mat | ~€90 | mat |
Which to choose, depending on what you're looking for
- You want the configuration tested in a clinical trial and a medical device: Original Mysa.
- You have lower back problems: Magnetic Mysa (biomagnets in the lumbosacral area).
- You’re tall or want to treat the whole body in one session: Mysa XXL or Bodhi XL (130 cm).
- You want to spend the minimum to try it: Tunturi, LifeGoods or a generic Amazon mat, knowing there’s polyurethane inside and that spikes and materials are not declared.
- You want a very mild stimulus: Pranamat, with rounded spikes (and unwashable coconut).
- You want a rigid mat you can wash in the shower, with few long pegs: Swedish Spike Mat (a different category from the fabric mat).
Good-looking, many of them. With nice design, some. But we invented the modern acupressure mat and perfected it for fifteen years: 33-spike pyramidal flower, plant-fibre padding, medical device, clinical trial. Leave the others. You deserve only Mysa: it’s your back.
Method and sources
Data declared by manufacturers on their official sites and, where missing, on retailer listings (Amazon, Decathlon, Galaxus, Shop-Apotheke, bol.com), collected on 6 November 2026; where sources differ, it is noted. The mats are in Mysa’s possession: direct measurements (spike height, sinkage, weight, count) will progressively replace the declared data, marked “verified by Mysa”. Reports and corrections from manufacturers are welcome.
By Annika, Mysa · Updated 6 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the best acupressure mat?
The one with well-attached pyramidal spikes, padding that doesn’t flatten and declared materials. Of the 12 compared, only the Mysa mat declares the shape and attachment of the spikes and is a CE medical device with a clinical trial.
How many spikes should it have?
Between 6,000 and 7,000 on a standard mat is the norm; the shape and the number per flower (33 on the Mysa) count more than the total.
Foam or plant fibre?
Plant fibre keeps its density and breathes; polyurethane foam flattens and holds sweat. 6 mats out of 11 have polyurethane.
Shakti or Mysa?
Shakti: 6,000 spikes, PU foam, GOTS cotton, made in India, €119, no medical registration. Mysa: 6,930 pyramidal spikes, plant fibre, CE medical device, clinical trial, €64.90.
Pranamat or Mysa?
Pranamat: rounded HIPS spikes, unwashable coconut, Latvia, ~€250 as a set. Mysa: pyramidal spikes, removable plant fibre, medical device, clinical trial.
