Sharpen Your Focus Meditation Cushion
The seat that restores focus with a spikey sensation
Ancient yogis would meditate on their nail beds. Now you can too.
The Sharpen Your Focus Meditation Cushion makes it easy to take the next step in your meditation journey. It’s the only meditation cushion that respects the origins of the practice, and it features a removable acupressure pad with the world's only acu-spike designed for sitting. It’s a sensation that clears your mind, eliminates distractions, deepens your focus, and grounds your practice instantly.
- Find ultimate comfort in complete stillness
- Feel a grounding release in the base of your spine
- Free your thoughts and maintain absolute focus
Filled with organic buckwheat fill for height-adjustable comfort and finished with a memory foam upper to support perfect posture. Finished with an 82% recycled textile outer.
⌀41 cm x 18 cm Height | 4.5 kg
Final Sale: Please note, this product is on clearance and is not eligible for exchanges or refunds.
Ancient yogis perfected their practice sitting on nail beds because it activated their root chakra. We've designed and developed the world's only acu-spikes designed for sitting for the same reason. They invoke your inner off switch by stimulating the acupoints in your sitting muscles, and around the base of your spine.
You spend a huge portion of your life seated. Why not make it restorative? Through the combination of meditation and acupressure – two ancient practices that were discovered and developed together – you can harness the best aspects of both. Perfect for kickstarting your morning with a boost of focus. Ideal for unlocking tight glutes while you wind down after work.
We get it, shopping for spikes to relax on is tricky when you can’t try them first. If Shakti isn’t right for you, you can return your items free of charge for an exchange or refund within 60 days of receiving your order, provided the goods are in the same condition as when you received them and purchased at full-price or on a limited-time promotion. We do not accept change-of-mind returns on limited edition items, clearance (sale or marked-down) items.
We’re not relaxed until you are. Everything we make is guaranteed from day one, and we’ll fix or replace anything faulty on arrival.
WHAT SETS THIS APART
THE WORLD'S ONLY SPIKE FOR SITTING
Did you know that yogis traditionally sat on nail beds to meditate? In a world first for modern acupressure, this spike is the first designed for a seated meditation practice. It provides instant focus and awareness, activating your base and releasing your largest muscles.
ORGANIC FILL AND MEMORY FOAM
No two days are the same. Your Cushion knows that too. The combination of organic buckwheat fill and memory foam lets you adjust its height so that your back is straight, your core is centered, and you’re completely grounded without any soreness.
DESIGNED FOR DAILY ZEN
Finished in a soft heathered recycled fabric for hours of comfort in any wellness space. Portable and easy-to-clean – it’s a practical reminder to prioritise yourself daily.
What you need to know
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• A better frame of mind
• Less tension in your largest muscles
• Find stillness faster
• A deeper practice
• Greater self-awareness
• Improved posture -
Meditation is a practice steeped in self-discovery. There's only so much we can tell you here. When it comes to using your Cushion, however, here's how to get started.
The easiest way to get started is with the acupressure pad. Place it on top of the Cushion before sitting down. The zip should be against the floor.
Sit cross-legged with your ankles on the floor, or kneel over the Cushion with your knees facing outwards. Whichever you prefer, aim for a long spine with your hips above your knees.
Positioning yourself towards the edge of the Cushion will help lower your knees and tilt your sacrum forward. Doing so makes it easier to straighten your back for extended periods. It also keeps your feet from falling asleep.
After around 5 minutes on spikes you will feel them anchor your mind to the sensation. Tension will gradually release in your largest muscles as you slowly drift into a meditative state.
If you find the Cushion is too high you can carefully remove some of the buckwheat fill. If you prefer a softer seat, try removing the acupressure pad.
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• If you’ve ever laid on a Shakti Mat you’ll know bare skin is best – but if that’s not an option you can wear thin shorts or leggings
• If you struggle sitting cross-legged, you can support your hips and ground your ankles with extra softness by placing blankets or cushions under your knees
• Stretch your ribcage and side body over the Cushion to open your sides and energise the space around your rib cage where your breath is received. This also expands the front and back of the heart, where we tend to constrict unconsciously.
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Meditating on spikes is less daunting than it sounds. The acu-spike has been specifically designed for sitting. And while the experience can feel a little weird in the beginning, rest assured that's all part of it.
When you first sit down you'll notice the sensation forces your awareness. You'll adjust your posture, and likely straighten your spine without thinking about it. After a few minutes the spikes will begin to activate your root chakra at the base of your spine, and your largest muscles will release as your mind opens and you anchor yourself to a deeper practice.
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If you’re still unsure, our customer service team would love to help you on your Shakti journey – contact us.
GET TO THE POINT FAST(ER)
Shakti Shala was created to kickstart your Shakti Mat practice. But with your new Meditation Cushion, you can open your mind, look within, and restore yourself with the help of the app’s guided meditations. Free with purchase.
- Peter G.Verified Buyer10 hours agoRated 5 out of 5 starsNot what I was expecting
After a year or so using the level 3 mat, I finally took the plunge and bought the Meditation cushion .
The Cushion itself is very well made and you can adjust the firmness to suit your needs by adding or removing the filling.
The removable spiky mat is surprisingly comfortable and nowhere near as spiky as the mats.
- Pauline R.Verified Buyer12 hours agoRated 5 out of 5 starsTorture or treat
Once you get used to it it’s like heaven.Relaxing and peaceful vibe.initial use is strange!
- Caroline S.Verified Buyer4 days agoRated 2 out of 5 starsNothing Like A Normal Cushion - & SO Bulky & Heavy
I love my other Shakti products (premium mat & pillow) & use both daily & have enthusiastically recommended them to others. This cushion however, wonderful as it sounded as I expected to be able to use it to sit on at my desk, was both a surprise & a disappointment. The spikey part is great & would be ideal if available alone, albeit with a small cover, but the accompanying "cushion" is absolutely huge & so heavy that I found it really awkward to lug back from the pick-up point; in fact, it actually worsened the lower back and hip ache with which I hoped it would help. At present I'm using the spikey section only on my normal desk chair, but that means the rest of the item is redundant & taking up space. So it's fine if others are aware of what to expect & can use the product as Shakti intends, but it's more like a very low & unsupported footstool to a UK customer. Maybe this is a UK/US language difference? In any case I think Shakti should highlight on the website the bulk & weight of this item, so customers may make a more informed decision than I was able to.
SMShakti Mats17 hours agoHi Caroline, we’re sorry to hear the Meditation Cushion hasn’t met your expectations. The design is intentionally substantial to offer grounding support during longer sits, but we completely understand how that size and weight might feel different depending on how you plan to use it. Your point about clearer guidance on the bulk and weight has been noted. If the cushion isn’t the right fit for your space or your practice, please remember we offer a 60-day return period. Feel free to message us at contact@shaktimat.com
- Dave J.Verified Buyer4 days agoRated 5 out of 5 starsSuperb quality and unexpected comfort
Gorgeous build quality, the materials and finish are superb. The height allows you to enjoy sitting back from a kneeling position and the spikes are more comfortable than the mats.
Excellent
- Nicholas1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 stars5 Stars
Great ,i am very happy with it .Well made perfect with the also very good yoga mat
