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Gym Bunny: Vila Now

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Ok, so perhaps this doesn't quite constitute exercise, but it certainly falls under the category of health and well being. So that counts as a Gym Bunny review candidate non?

Well I don't care…haha! My Vila Now mat is my new favourite thing, especially post exercise. My enjoyment of it and my enthusiasm to even be able to own one, might seem a tad masochistic, but it's not I swear. In total laymans terms, the Vila Now mat is a short and soft mat covered in plastic spikes. Plastic spikes that you're supposed to lay down on, you know, for your health. Not convinced?

Here's the more technical spiel:

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You're more convinced now right? It's hard to describe exactly how it feels. It doesn't hurt, or it does, but in a somewhat pleasurable way. Generally I lie on the mat, mostly after exercise, and when I'm feeling brave (and all the curtains are drawn…) in the nude. I lie there for about 15 minutes. After a few minutes my body starts to warm up and back feels really hot. It's a comfortable, pleasurable sensation and my whole body begins to melt (metaphorically…ha!)

When my 15 minutes is up (as lets face it, that's pretty much all I have time for nowadays) I feel utterly relaxed and contented – which I think is 95% the healing properties of the mat and 5% the fact I've spent time lying down doing nothing! My back is always bright red and very hot – almost like a sunburn – but that dies down within half an hour (and isn't painful) – so I just wouldn't recommend leaving the house in anything strapless or backless immediately!

It's one of those things that despite the "science" and my own experience, I can't even tell you why I love it so much or how or why it works – but I do. It's amazing.

Since I'm unable to explain why I love it succinctly – I'm going to pass the buck and offer one lucky reader the chance to try it for themselves (and then maybe you can explain why it's so amazing)

Entering is easy: All I need from you is comment below telling me why you need your 15 minutes peace! (mandatory entry, one entry per person)

For extra entries:

1) Tweet: "I wanna get my health on with @VilaNow courtesy of @Stylesmith http://ow.ly/5luPz" – Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you tweeted. (One entry per day per person)

2) Become a fan of Vila Now on Facebook! – Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)

3) Become a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook! – Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)

4) Sign up to our mailing list here – Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)

Contest ends Friday June 24th at Midnight. Winner will be chosen at random.

Good Luck!

Kelsi x

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  1. Rory says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I’m so busy—soccer, blogging, schoolwork, swimming, running that fifteen minutes on that thing WOULD BE AMAZINGNGGG
    rory
    rfgoaliegirl@gmail.com

  2. Rory says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I’m your fan on FACEBOOK!
    Rory
    rfgoaliegirl@gmail.com

  3. Rory says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I’m VILA’s FAN ON FACEBOOK!!!
    Rory
    rfgoaliegirl@gmail.com

  4. dogwood says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    This sounds exactly like what I need… I started a women’s cycling group to teach women how to road bike. I love it, but it’s sooooo stressful feeling responsible for so many women on bicycles on the road – not to mention just the exercise of riding! A few minutes to decompress afterward would be fantastic.

  5. lynn says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Studying full time can be emotionally draining. Especially studying the environment. I need to recharge to stay positive.

  6. danielle t says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I need 15 mins of peace because I have 2 kids, hubby, and a bulldog that constantly need something!! LOL

  7. danielle t says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Follow on twitter and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/grneyedgrl78/status/82931992269815808

  8. danielle t says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Like Vila on FB.
    danielle murray tallent

  9. danielle t says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Like Dedicated Follower of Fashion on fb
    danielle murray tallent

  10. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I need my 15 minutes of peace because I rarely find time to relax with 4 kids, husband, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and ferrets.

  11. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/winsome6/status/82941698447118338

  12. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I’m fan of Vila Now on Facebook!

  13. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I’m a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook!

  14. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    I Signed up to your mailing list.

  15. SJM says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:30 am

    because i hurt all over! advancing age is not my friend.

  16. Judy Kelly says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I’ve read lots of reviews for this product & it sounds great. I have lots of medical problems & it sounds like it would really help for my fibro & osteoarthritis.Its definitely on my wish list!

  17. Josh R. says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I want it for my wife. She is pregnant and sick plus she is an occupational therapist and works long hours. Sounds like just the thing for her.

  18. Josh R. says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I became a fan of Vila Now on Facebook!

  19. Josh R. says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I became a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook!

  20. Christy says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:35 am

    15 min of peace would do wonders for mommy’s disposition! :)

  21. Amanda Starr says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:57 am

    I have a few health problems and heard it does wonders

  22. Amanda Starr says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:58 am

    Fan of Vila Now on Facebook

  23. Amanda Starr says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:01 am

    Fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook

  24. Deb Anderson says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:12 am

    My 15 minutes is essential to keep me on an even keel. I work a highly stressful day job so when I come home I need things to be “normal”. When they aren’t (whose family is perfect after all??) sometimes you just have to take a break from everything and re-center yourself. This sounds perfect for that!

  25. Deb Anderson says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:13 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/tnshadylady/status/83552952035446784

  26. Deb Anderson says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:13 am

    like Vila on FB

  27. Deb Anderson says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:14 am

    like you on FB

  28. Debbie says

    June 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    2 boys, 2 dogs, teacher of kids at school and church…any one of these is enough for 15 minutes of peace! So when I win (wink) that means I’ll HAVE to get 15 minutes of peace. Oh happy day!

  29. Hofken says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I need my 15 minutes of peace to unwind from work so I can devote my energies to my family
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  30. Hofken says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Tweeted
    https://mobile.twitter.com/stylesmith/status/83720222426660865
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  31. Hofken says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I am a fan of Vila Now on Facebook- Cynthia M Richardson
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  32. Hofken says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I am a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook – Cynthia M Richardson
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  33. Hofken says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    I am on your mailing list
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  34. Hofken says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    6/23 tweet
    https://mobile.twitter.com/hofken/status/84023365962182657
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  35. Dana Beeman says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I need my 15 minutes of peace to center myself in the morning and get ready for the day. :)
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. Dana Beeman says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Tweeted giveaway; http://twitter.com/#!/hazelfinn/status/84249058486657024
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  37. Dana Beeman says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Liked VILA on FB.
    facebook.com/danabeeman/
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  38. Dana Beeman says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Liked Dedicated Follower of Fashion on FB.
    facebook.com/danabeeman/
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  39. Dana Beeman says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:20 am

    Subscribed via email.
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. Hofken says

    June 24, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    6/24 tweet
    https://mobile.twitter.com/hofken/status/84451787708436480
    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

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