About Shakti
What is the Shakti Mat used for?
Ultimately, the Shakti Mat is a wellness tool that creates balance. For most people, this feels like deeper sleep, fewer aches and pains, and increased mental clarity.
How do I use the Shakti Mat?
Shakti Mats are designed for lying on. Placing it on the floor will increase the pressure of the spikes, and laying it on your bed will help them conform to your body. 20 minutes is all you need to discover a deep sense of relaxation, but wherever yo
How do I know it works?
Acupressure is over 2,000 years old. We didn't invent it, we only perfected it, and over 39,000 people swear by their spikes in the form of 5-star reviews.
What are the differences between the Shakti Mat levels?
The intensity of Shakti Mats and Pillows comes down to the number of spikes. More spikes = less initial discomfort. Fewer spikes = more because your body exerts the same pressure over a smaller surface area. Level 1 has 8,000 spikes and is recommende
What does the Shakti Mat feel like?
Each spike responds to tension in your body, so more tension = more sensation. Thousands of spikes pressing into your skin feels prickly and uncomfortable at first, but this is completely normal. After a few minutes, the tingling sensation fades into
Why not level up straight away?
Shakti spikes are sharper than anything you’ll find elsewhere. So, while you can grin and bear it with a more intense level, when it comes to building a lasting wellbeing habit, we don't recommend jumping ahead. Level 1 balances initial discomfort an
Does it hurt?
In short: yes, but only for a little in the beginning. Any pain you feel is a reflection of tension stored within your body. The initial “Ouch!” will fade as you build a regular practice. Some people get past it sooner, while others take a little lon
What if I don’t like it, or I buy the wrong Mat?
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 y
What does Shakti mean?
In Hinduism, Shakti is the goddess of primal energy. She embodies and represents divine feminine power. Shakti is seen as the life force or energy behind your breath, your heartbeat, and your muscles. The Shakti Mat was designed to honour and ignite
What do the symbols mean?
The symbols on Shakti Mats and Pillows stem from Sacred Geometry that exists around us, especially in nature. They represent harmony, balance, connection, healing, and natural patterns of growth or movement.