Gravity Life Gravity Life User manual

TM
LIFE
USER GUIDE
Relaxation: essential for the body and mind

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
ABOUT GRAVITY
HOW TO USE GRAVITY
THE KEYSTONE
THE CRADLE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USING GRAVITY
FINISHING YOUR GRAVITY SESSION
CONTENTS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The GRAVITY™ system consists of two parts;
1. A cradle, which fits behind your neck and head
2. A triangular keystone, which sits against your sacrum*
This is a one-size-fits-all system.
*See illustration on page 8.

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GRAVITY uses your bodyweight to trigger, compress and relax tight muscles in the neck,
spine and pelvis. This triggers your body’s natural ability to relax and realign itself.
For best results, it is recommended that you use GRAVITY for around 20 minutes per day,
although you may use it for longer if you wish. Some users find they need to gradually build
up the time spent on the system. You can download the free 21:20 relaxation programme
from our website to ease yourself into a gentle routine with the GRAVITY device.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & AFTERCARE
It is not advisable to use GRAVITY:
If you are/could be pregnant
If you have epilepsy
If you have open wounds/sores around the area where GRAVITY touches your skin
For more information, to watch our videos on how to use the device and to read reviews
on GRAVITY, visit www.gravitylife.com, or contact us with any enquiries on
[email protected].uk.
ABOUT GRAVITY

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Lie down, face up, on a firm surface. A carpeted floor is ideal, but you could lie on a yoga
mat, the beach, grass, or a therapy table if you have one. You are welcome to lie on a bed
if getting down to floor level is dicult, however please note it may be too soft for GRAVITY
to be 100% eective.
It is important that your knees are bent when using GRAVITY as this helps relax the hips
and takes pressure o the lower back. Try using a cushion or rolled-up yoga mat under
your knees, put your lower legs on a chair or sofa, or simply place your feet flat on the floor
with your knees at a 45-degree angle.
HOW TO USE GRAVITY
Cradle Keystone

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The keystone is the triangular piece that goes under your pelvis. It is designed to provide
dierent levels of support depending on what your body needs.
THE KEYSTONE
Level One - Separate the two parts of the keystone and use just the
blue silicone piece, placing it under the pelvis. This has less impact
on the soft tissues and is a gentler way to get started. The spheres go
against your skin.
Level Two - For a deeper impact, reattach the harder white part of the
keystone to the blue silicone, and use both pieces together with the
blue side against your skin.
Level Three - For an even deeper impact, use the keystone with both
pieces joined together and the harder white side against your skin.
The keystone can be used in any of the ways described above, as long as you feel
comfortable.
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TOP
The keystone should be positioned before the cradle. Place the
keystone under your pelvis, centrally, against your sacrum.
The top flat edge of the keystone is marked with the word ‘TOP’. This
edge should be positioned in line with the top of the sacrum.
The point of the triangle should sit about an inch above the tailbone/
coccyx. In non-medical terms, at the beginning of the crease of your
bottom.
It is important that it is placed central to the sacrum but move it
around slightly to find a position that is comfortable for you. You
should be able to relax into it within a minute or so.
To further relax the pelvis, allow the knees to very slightly roll out to
each side.
FINDING THE RIGHT POSITION

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Hold the neck cradle with the word GRAVITY facing you, then place it behind your neck
and
head. Move it around until it feels comfortable for you – small adjustments to both pieces
are key.
If you are particularly stressed or carry a lot of tension in the shoulders, you may find that
they are pushing the cradle towards the head, giving a sense of pressure or discomfort
against the neck and head. Once lying down remember to consciously relax your
shoulders to ease into the cradle.
If the neck cradle feels too firm at first, try placing the storage bag that comes with your
GRAVITY across the inside of the cradle to make it softer whilst you get started.
AND NOW, RELAX.
Once you have found a comfortable position,
close your eyes and RELAX. Let go, and
feel your shoulders relax with your arms by
your side. As tension disperses your weight
distribution will change, so you may need to
gently reposition the cradle and keystone.
THE CRADLE
GRAVITYTM

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The soft blue part of the neck cradle should not be removed from the white cradle rocker.
To fully benefit from the eects of the GRAVITY system, you should use both the keystone
and the cradle at the same time.
You may feel pressure as you lie on GRAVITY, but it shouldn’t feel painful. If you do
experience pain, adjust the position of the two pieces. If the pain persists, stop for this
session.
The spheres of both pieces may leave an imprint on your skin after a session. This soon
fades and is nothing to worry about – it shows you have fully relaxed.
Everyone is built dierently and will feel the benefits of GRAVITY at dierent rates. Using
GRAVITY on a regular basis allows tension to be released, giving the body a chance to
heal and recover.
GRAVITY is not a substitute or alternative for medical treatment. If in any doubt as to
whether GRAVITY is suitable for your own use, please consult your doctor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USING GRAVITY

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FINISHING YOUR GRAVITY SESSION
When you’re ready, lift your head and remove the neck cradle. You may wish to replace the
cradle with a cushion under you head. Next, lift the pelvis or roll onto your side, and
remove
the keystone. If you used something behind your knees, remove it now too.
Lie for a minute or two before rolling onto your side to get up. It is not unusual to feel a
little light-headed following a session as you have entered deep relaxation.