OUR STORY
It was meant to be a break before one went back to law studies and the other started an internship at a Hong Kong bank. But a chance encounter with the modern bed of nails led to a meeting with its inventor, and two weeks abroad changed the trajectory of our careers altogether.
We were enlightened by the power of acupressure, and then inspired by Shakti’s potential to restore wellbeing after trying it ourselves. We dipped our toes in before heading home, and it wasn’t long before 2,000 mats arrived on our doorstep.
It only took a couple of months before we turned our backs on the corporate ladder for careers with more meaning. Taking the plunge and using business as a force for good was an opportunity that’s still too good to pass up. And after (almost) a decade of doing it, we feel like we're just getting started.
Because improving the lives of people who use wellbeing tools is a reward in itself. But impacting the people and places they come from as well?
That’s Shakti.
WHY WE DO IT
It’s a disappointment we’ve seen first-hand. So, after experiencing the benefits of the yogic tool that is the bed of nails, we decided to do something about it.
Shakti honors the true intent of these centuries-old practices by crafting the best acupressure tools on the planet and reinvesting profits in India. We believe that getting comfortable with the uncomfortable is a force for good, and that products used for healing and mindfulness should be made with the same intent.
And that’s how we got here. 2 million people (and counting) embracing discomfort to unlock their best selves – and support some amazing causes along the way.
The Shakti difference
Handmade in India
Crafted with care in the birthplace of acupressure.
Meaningful employment
Safe & happy work environments catered to individual needs and overall wellbeing.
Organic cotton: always
Nicer on skin. Nicer on the planet.
10% to humanity
A portion of our profits are donated to wellbeing initiatives in India every year.
Signature spikes
Effective after thousands of sessions. We couldn't make them sharper if we tried.
60-day trial
Free and easy returns for total peace of mind.
Handmade in India
Crafted with care in the birthplace of acupressure.
Meaningful employment
Safe & happy work environments catered to individual needs and overall wellbeing.
Organic cotton: always
Nicer on skin. Nicer on the planet.
10% to humanity
A portion of our profits are donated to wellbeing initiatives in India every year.
Signature spikes
Effective after thousands of sessions. We couldn't make them sharper if we tried.
60-day trial
Free and easy returns for total peace of mind.