In the beginning it feels like lying on spikes, but after a few minutes it feels as relaxing as a massage. It’s not magic, it’s acupressure—an ancient practice that’s been around for thousands of years. Expect thousands of hours of relief whenever you need it.
Shakti Acupressure Pillow
The best way to melt tension in minutes
$54$59
Take relaxation further with spiky goodness exactly where you need it. The Shakti Pillow amplifies any acupressure session with targeted relief in every natural curve.
- Release neck tension
- Relieve areas full of stored stress
- Raise the level of every Shakti session
Original is our most popular place to start. It balances initial discomfort with deep tension release. Please note—Shakti Black Pillows contain plant-based Blissfoam™.
16" Length | 6" Width | 4.3" Height
FREE RETURNS & EXCHANGES
60-DAY TRIAL
5-YEAR WARRANTY
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 or exchange yours within 60 days. That being said, only 1 in every 271 customers returns their Mat, so we’re confident you’ll be converted too.
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.
The first few minutes of lying on spikes is the hardest thing you’ll do. After that, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get on them sooner. We developed the world’s only acupressure mat app from scratch to make it as easy as possible, so you can leapfrog the initial discomfort and double the benefits of your Shakti Mat.
1 Mat = 1 tree planted
PRODUCT FEATURES
SIGNATURE SHAKTI SPIKES
The sharper the better, and regardless of which level you choose: ours are guaranteed to get to the point. They nestle into tension and activate your acupoints instantly. Anything less and you’re wasting your time.
SOFT FOAM INNERS
Choose between our signature organic Blissfoam™ or Classic PU. Blissfoam™ is soft enough to sink into, firm enough to push back, and perfect for deep tension relief. PU is lightweight and hypoallergenic.
ORGANIC COTTON OUTER
Soft enough to lie on for hours, strong enough to last a lifetime. Developed with nothing but your wellbeing in mind. Responsibly-dyed, GOTS-certified, and handstitched, too.
SIGNATURE SHAKTI SPIKES
The sharper the better, and regardless of which level you choose: ours are guaranteed to get to the point. They nestle into tension and activate your acupoints instantly. Anything less and you’re wasting your time.
SOFT FOAM INNERS
Choose between our signature organic Blissfoam™ or Classic PU. Blissfoam™ is soft enough to sink into, firm enough to push back, and perfect for deep tension relief. PU is lightweight and hypoallergenic.
ORGANIC COTTON OUTER
Soft enough to lie on for hours, strong enough to last a lifetime. Developed with nothing but your wellbeing in mind. Responsibly-dyed, GOTS-certified, and handstitched, too.
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.
Each spike responds to tension in your body, so more tension = more sensation. The initial “Ouch!” you feel activates your body’s pain response and tells it to send happiness hormones and pain-relief chemicals to the area you’re targeting. If those spikes aren’t sharp enough—or you’re beyond relaxed already—you won’t feel much.
After a few minutes, the tingling sensation fades into a deep, relaxing warmth. The redness is purely a circulation boost. You might even fall asleep.
Which intensity to choose
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.
Light
Lying on spikes is weird, so we made this a less intense option. Expect less initial discomfort thanks to more points per spike. Ideal for anyone unsure about acupressure.
Original
Our most popular intensity has fewer points per spike to balance initial discomfort and a much deeper release.
Advanced
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.
Half-moon Pillows are perfect if you carry tension and aches in and around your neck. They’re filled with a single piece of Classic PU or organic Blissfoam™ that will target pressure evenly.
Premium Acupressure Pillows contain plush Blissfoam™ fill. It targets deep tension with ease, but it’s also moldable; letting you ramp the pressure up or down and target stress throughout your body.
Blissfoam™
• 100% plant-based foam
• Organic inner in the Neck Pillow, recycled fill in the Premium Pillow
• Encased in organic cotton for natural rubber sensitivities
• Cradles your body for next-level tension release
Classic
• The same stuffing used in bedding and furniture
• Lightweight
• Hypoallergenic
• Tried and tested to ensure all the benefits of acupressure
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.
See how people are using it
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
“Bring the massage parlour into your living room”
“I feel so relaxed I could fall asleep standing”
“The ultimate at home wellbeing aid”
“That burning sensation could be quite addictive”
“Simple-but-genius”
“Immediate convert”
HANDMADE IN THE HOME OF ACUPRESSURE
The first Shakti Mat was handmade in Varanasi, and everything we've done since has been with India in mind. Our craftspeople live, our raw materials are sourced there, and we continue to give back in every way we can.
GET TO THE POINT FAST(ER)
The world’s only acupressure mat app is your one-way ticket to doubling the benefits of your Shakti Mat. Shakti Shala is free with purchase, and it will guide you through all the initial discomfort faster than you can on your own.