The first Shakti Mats and Pillows put us on the map with over 30K 5-star reviews. They proved that lying on spikes to unwind can be more relaxing than a massage. This latest edition improves on everything you and our community love about the ancient wellness practice that is acupressure.
WHAT MAKES PREMIUM PREMIUM?
PRECISION-ENGINEERED SPIKES
Sharp spikes = effective acupressure. Anything less and you’re missing the point. Our latest spikes are our best yet, and they’ll nestle into tension and activate your acupoints instantly.
ORGANIC COTTON OUTER
Soft, spongey organic Blissfoam™ inners are now protected by a stronger, yet softer, GOTS-certified outer. Perfect for maximising the effect of each spike. Responsibly dyed and stitched by hand with no toxic chemicals or compromise.
FINER DETAILS
Self-fastening closures and visible seams have been replaced with rounded corners, piped edges, and a discreet YKK® zipper. A light organic cotton slip protects the organic Blissfoam™ inner. Separating them to clean the outer is simple.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Tension-free muscles
• Increased circulation
• Mental clarity
• Calm and focus
• Deeper sleep
• An ongoing sense of wellbeing
The most popular way to Shakti is in bed, before sleep. Lying down with the Mat under your back and shoulders is perfect, but you can use the Mat to target tension anywhere throughout your body.
Combining Shakti with yoga and meditation – either seated or through poses like sphinx and pigeon – can also help incorporate acupressure into your recovery or wellbeing routine.
To make it easy you’ll receive access to the world’s only acupressure mat app with purchase, unlocking the ability to double your Shakti benefits in minutes.
Will it hurt? Yes. But only for a little in the beginning.
The point to those spikes is that they activate your parasympathetic nervous system – fast. Your body says “Ouch!” and your brain goes into pain response mode.
After a few minutes you realise, “Hey, I’m not actually in pain” – and that’s where the real change begins.
You begin to take advantage of all the serotonin, oxytocin, and feel-good chemicals rushing through your body. The tingling sensation turns into a deep warmth, and tension washes away as acupressure works its magic.
There are two things to consider when looking at intensities:
1. Acupressure is personal
2. Shakti spikes are much sharper than anything else out there.
Like the firmness of a mattress or the pressure of a massage – acupressure is the opposite of ‘one size fits all’. If you go too far in the beginning you’re less likely to build a solid habit. It’s why we offer three intensities that all unlock the benefits of acupressure.
Level 1
Lying on spikes is weird, so we made sure this is the perfect place to start. Expect a balance of initial discomfort and deep release. Ideal for anyone new to acupressure.
Level 2
For the bold and brave. Fewer spikes = more discomfort, so commit to pushing through to unlock the deeper release on the other side if you are contemplating Level 2.
Level 3
Our deepest release isn’t the last stop on your journey – it’s only for the most experienced. Expect a serious sensation to start, with plenty of reward if you can handle it.
Premium Shakti Mats feature:
• Precision-engineered spikes (our most effective yet)
• Discreet YKK® zippers (as opposed to self-fastening closures)
• Softer, yet stronger, organic cotton outer (a cut above our standard weave)
Classic Mats are finished with:
• Signature spikes (the ones that put us on the map)
• Self-fastening closures
• Durable organic cotton outer
All Shakti Mats are made with organic Blissfoam™ inners. They’re soft enough to sink into, firm enough to push back, and perfect for moulding each spike into deep tension.
• 100% plant-based foam
• Processed under the industry’s leading organic standard
• Encased in organic cotton for natural rubber sensitivities
• Cradles your body for next-level tension release
Where acupuncture uses needles to pierce the skin, acupressure uses spikes to press against it. The key difference with a Shakti Mat is that you can activate multiple acupoints in as many seconds as it takes to lie on them, and you don’t need to book an appointment either.
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DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
HANDMADE IN A FAIRTRADE FACTORY
We make every Premium Shakti Mat and Pillow with our Fairtrade partners in India. Kishor carries every certification we could ask for (plus a few we hadn’t heard of), and they do right by their employees–85% of which are female.