✅ How to Choose Sadhu Boards
1. Decide on the nail spacing
Nail spacing is the distance between the nails in millimeters.
The greater the distance, the fewer nails per area →
the higher the load on the foot → the more intense the practice.
🔥 Why does it matter?
- smaller spacing → a gentler practice
- larger spacing → harder to stand, more “work” with the body and mind
- spacing depends directly on your pain threshold and experience
📏 Recommended nail spacing
10 mm — best for most beginners
- ✅ a comfortable start
- ✅ not too painful, but intense enough
- ✅ lasts for a long time
- ✅ you won't need to buy new boards in a couple of weeks
Important:8 mm spacing is also considered a beginner level, but people get used to it quickly.
After just 1–2 weeks you'll want more load, so it's not the most practical option.
12 mm — for those already familiar with body practices
- 🟩 suitable for people with a higher pain threshold
- 🟩 a good option if you have used Lyapko or Kuznetsov applicators
- 🟩 suitable if you have experience with fire walking, glass walking and other intense practices
15–20 mm — for experienced practitioners
- 🔥 maximum intensity
- 🔥 for those already deep into nail-standing practice
- 🔥 it's about depth, immersion and powerful work with the body
2. Choose the nail material
Material affects:
- sensation
- durability
- aesthetics
- energetic interaction
Galvanized nails
- ✅ a reliable budget option
- ✅ durable
- ✅ moisture-resistant
- ✅ the classic foundation for practice
Galvanizing is a proven solution that works flawlessly.
Copper nails — the premium option
- ✨ naturally antibacterial
- ✨ considered the best conductors of energy
- ✨ a softer “entry” into the practice (according to reviews)
- ✨ look elegant and refined
- ✨ maximum durability
If your budget allows — copper is the best choice.