Private nail standing session in Riga: two people stand barefoot facing each other near Sadhu boards

WHAT NAIL STANDING IS, IN SIMPLE WORDS

You stand barefoot on a board with rows of nails, and the pressure spreads across your whole foot. For the first few minutes the sensations are vivid and all your attention goes into your feet. Your mind quietens for that time, because it has to be here. Then the sharp sensations recede, and breath, warmth and stillness remain.

Nail standing is an attention trainer. There is nothing to analyze or talk through. You stand, breathe and feel, and I am beside you.

If it is your first time

  • Does it hurt? The first 3-5 minutes feel sharp, then the sensations recede.
  • Is it scary? I am beside you the whole time, and you can step off at any moment.
  • Do I need to prepare? No. After booking I send you a short guide.
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SOUND FAMILIAR?

You have been working on yourself for years. You read, you analyze, you understand your reasons, and inside it is still noisy. Your mind keeps going at night while your body lives somewhere else, and you carry the business, the family and the decisions on your own.

People come to me for different reasons. These are the most common:
• Everything worked out on the outside, and inside it is empty, with no energy left for joy
• You are at a critical point, you have tried everything and need a restart
• You stand before a new step and want to arrive at it strong, with a clear head
• You are used to solving everything with your mind and want to feel your body again
• You have never tried anything like this and feel a little nervous

If you recognized yourself in even one of these, this practice is for you.

WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY: from pain to depth

Nail standing begins with an honest experience: for the first 3-5 minutes you live through the pain, with no way around it. This is where the main thing happens.

Minutes 0-3. Under each foot there are thousands of nerve endings, and the brain gets a bright signal. The body reacts as to any strong load: adrenaline, faster breathing, a rising pulse.

Minutes 3-5. Fear and control make the signal louder. When you exhale and let go of resistance, the muscles relax, your weight spreads over more nails, and the brain stops reading the signal as a threat. Many people say the pain disappears and heat and warmth remain, because how strongly we feel pain depends a great deal on attention and the mind.

What the body does meanwhile. It releases endorphins and dopamine, a long exhale engages the calming part of the nervous system, and blood flows into the feet. People describe it as a wave of warmth and light euphoria.

Then comes depth. The mind switches off by itself, your attention rests in the body, and in that silence images, memories and habitual reactions begin to surface. You see your own automatic scenarios from the side and gain an experience from which you can choose differently. The nails also teach a skill that works off the board: exhale and move into the body when things get hard. 

A VIEW FROM CHINESE TRADITION

In Chinese tradition the feet were never seen as simple support. Meridians run through them, and on the sole there is a point called the Bubbling Spring (Yongquan), linked with grounding and vital energy. Acupressure has worked with it for a very long time, and reflexology sees the foot as a map of the whole body.

The nails press on many of these zones at once, so nail standing can be seen as a large acupressure for the feet that you do with your own weight. I share this as the view of the tradition, and I trust what people feel on the board.

YOUR SESSION, STEP BY STEP (about 2 hours)

1. Grounding. We meet, talk about what is with you right now and tune in to the practice.
2. Intention. You choose what you would like to feel, and I help you find the words.
3. Standing on the nails. You step onto the board with me beside you. We adjust the time to you, usually 30-40 minutes and sometimes up to an hour. You can step off at any moment.
4. Breath and attention. I guide your breath and attention from your feet through the whole body.
5. Integration. We stay in stillness and talk about what happened for you.

How you may feel afterwards:
• Warmth in your legs and a sense of support, as if you are finally standing on the ground
• A quiet head, where thoughts move slower and calmer
• Deeper breath than usual
• Clarity and a feeling of coming home to yourself

Many people say they fall asleep easily in the evening and live the next day lighter. On the day of the session it is better to plan nothing heavy, so the state can stay with you.

Where: Riga, center. 

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WHY PEOPLE TRUST MAYA ORISHA?

Everything I share with people I first lived through myself. I walked through crisis and pain, arrived at a happiness that lives in the body, and today I guide others there.

• 10 years of personal practice, and since 2022 I have been sharing it with people
• I studied with shamans of the Amazonian and Siberian traditions and lived in a shamanic village
• 1000+ private sessions
• 300+ people standing on nails at once
• 1000+ boards shipped to 30+ countries
• My own ZEIN board workshop in Latvia
• Founder of the nail standing movement in Latvia

I have no one program for everyone. We shape the practice around you and what is happening for you right now, and people come back because their body begins to feel calm and like home.

WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

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  • 💫 PRIVATE IN-PERSON SESSION - €150 (±2h)

    The best place to start.

    A private 2-hour session where I personally guide you through the entire experience.


    This format is often chosen when:

    • stress and mental overload become too much
    • the body feels tense and exhausted
    • life feels stuck or disconnected
    • a full reset is needed

    This is a complete one-time experience designed to help you leave feeling calmer, clearer and more grounded.

  • 🌐 ONLINE SESSION - €80 (60-90min)

    Already have your own Sadhu board?

    This session helps you build a consistent practice from anywhere in the world.


    People usually choose this format when they need:

    • mental clarity
    • emotional reset
    • nervous system support
    • grounding without leaving home

  • 🔥 ONGOING WORK (3 SESSIONS) - €333

    Real change takes repetition.

    This option is for people who want lasting transformation, not just a temporary shift.


    Usually chosen by people who:

    • want long-term clarity and focus
    • are going through pressure or transition
    • need consistent support and accountability
    • want deeper work beyond a single session

  • ⭐ PRIVATE MENTORSHIP - BY INVITATION

    For those ready for deeper long-term work.

    We work closely over time to stabilise the nervous system, strengthen attention and integrate change into real life - not just during sessions.

    I stay available between meetings and support the process as it unfolds naturally in everyday situations.

    Available after an initial private session.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT NAIL-STANDING PRACTICE

  • “I thought nail-therapy was about pain and extreme. It turned out to be about a deep meeting with myself. I recommend it to anyone who feels stuck” 
    - Mark, 41

  • “The Sadhu board became my daily practice after sessions with Maya. It’s meditation that really works.”
     - Anna, 34

  • “After nail-standing with Maya I felt alive for the first time in years. The energy that used to go into anxiety now works for my goals.” 
    - Elena, 29

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Message me on WhatsApp and we will find the right format together. 

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FAQs ABOUT NAIL-STANDING

Who is this practice for ?

Nail-therapy is especially powerful if youŗe experiencing:

  • Chronic stress or burnout
  • Deep-seated fears or internal blocks
  • Lost connection with your body and feelings
  • A need to release creative energy
  • Searching for life direction
  • Desire for spiritual growth and self-discovery

Contraindications to nail-standing ?

❌ Pregnancy
❌ Acute foot or leg injuries
❌ Severe heart disease
❌ Epilepsy (serious stage)
❌ Alcohol or drug intoxication

Is it painful?

There’s an initial physical sensation, but with proper breathing, it transforms.The real work happens with your inner, emotional pain not the physical discomfort.

 Do I need experience ?

No. Beginners are absolutely welcome.

Can I practice at home?

Yes, after you’ve learned technique with a guide. You can buy a Sadhu board and practice yourself.

How often should I practice?

Depends on your goals. For therapeutic effect - once a week. For deep transformation I recommend the 3-session package.

How long do you stand on the nails?

Individual. The goal is 30–40 minutes or even up to an hour. The key moment is to cross the 3–5 minute threshold - that’s when the pain dissolves and presence begins.

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