Weighted Device

Abstract

A weighted device, flexible in nature, containing a material with density of at least 200 kg/m 3 , such that the total weight of the device is evenly distributed over the area of said device is presented. This distribution of weight being maintained regardless of the position of the device by sections or compartment within the device which contain a weighted material such that the overall weight of the device is 5-40 lbs, optimally 15-20 lbs. This device is used in yoga, stretching, strength training and massage therapy to increase overall health and well being, increase athletic performance, rehabilitate after excess exercise, injury, surgery, or alleviate chronic illness symptoms. Methods of using the device are also presented.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A device, flexible in nature, comprising sections, with said sections containing a material with density of at least 200 kg/m 3 , such that the weight of the material is evenly distributed over the entire area of said device, this distribution being maintained regardless of the position of the device. 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the total weight of the device is between 2.26 kg (5 lbs.) and 18.2 kg (40 lbs.). 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the total weight of the device is 6.81 kg (15 lbs.). 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the total weight of the device is 9.08 kg (20 lbs.). 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  additionally comprising one or more handles. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  additionally comprising one or more loops. 
     
     
         7 . A device comprising two weighted panels, with the panels being joined by a middle fabric portion, and the weighted panels being made of two fabric layers, with a stitching binding the fabric layers together, such stitching being arranged in a block pattern to form pockets, and each pocket being filled with an equal weighed portion of a weighted material, and each pocket having a closure device, such weighted material with a density of at least density 200 kg/m 3 . 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the total weight of the device is between 2.26 kg (5 lbs.) and 18.2 kg (40 lbs.). 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the total weight of the device is 6.81 kg (15 lbs.). 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the total weight of the device is 9.08 kg (20 lbs.). 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 7  additionally comprising one or more handles. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 7  additionally comprising one or more loops. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the closure device is a zipper. 
     
     
         14 . A method of using the device of  claim 1  comprising posing in a position, placing a first device on one body portion, and optionally placing one or more additional devices on other body portions.