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Acupressure Headband
Lift head tension in minutes with subtle pressure
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
300 Reviews
$29
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Mild headaches are a massive pain. The Shakti Headband eases them naturally. A light wrap around your forehead and temples is all it takes to lift the pressure from your head in minutes.
Made from organic cotton jersey with natural stretch for comfort, and signature Shakti spikes that get to the point fast.
70 cm Length | 9 cm Width
We get it, shopping for wellness tools 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. Only 1 in every 107 return theirs – that’s not even 1%.
Shakti Shala was created to kickstart your Shakti Mat practice. But with your new Headband, you can get even more from the guided meditations in the app. Free with purchase.
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.
Product features
14 SIGNATURE SHAKTI SPIKES
That’s 378 points targeting tension in your head to lift the stress of minor headaches and unlock tight jaw muscles.
ORGANIC COTTON JERSEY
GOTS-certified, responsibly dyed, and stitched by hand in a Fairtrade factory. We’re not comfortable with anything else.
SELF-FASTENING ADJUSTMENT
Naturally stretchy so you can adjust the pressure of each spike in seconds.
What you need to know
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The Shakti Headband targets key acupressure points around the sides and back of the head to help you:
• Relieve mild headaches
• Soothe a tight jaw
• Maintain focus and mental clarity
• Ease tension in your face
• Maximise your downtime -
There are two key ways to use your Headband:
1. Across the centre of your forehead to relieve head tension
2. Under your chin with the spikes targeting tension in your jawA light wrap is all you need for each spike to get started. Wear it for at least 15 minutes and let all that tension melt with each breath.
If you already own a Shakti Mat or Pillow, adding your Headband to your practice is a great meditation aid. You can also use it for a deeper savasana, or mental clarity at your WFH space.
Pro tip
• Take the pressure up a notch by wrapping the Headband under the base of your skull and resting your occipital bone on a yoga block.
• Experiment with the intensity once you’re used to the sensation by tightening or loosening the strap -
Pressing spikes into your face might look like the opposite of relaxing, but the Headband is designed to provide subtle pressure. There will be a slight sensation in the beginning, but that’s completely normal. Acupressure doesn’t work if you can’t feel it.
Circulation will increase and you’ll feel tension “let go” as pressure lifts from your head.
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Shakti Headbands have Level 1 spikes. Why? Because wrapping spikes is different to lying on them. You can adjust the intensity with compression as opposed to relying on gravity alone. Perfect whether you want to increase the intensity of each spike – or ease off for a therapeutic touch.
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If you’re still unsure, our customer service team would love to help you on your Shakti journey - contact us.
HANDMADE IN THE HOME OF ACUPRESSURE
Every Headband is made in our spiritual home. Yours comes from Kishor, a solar-powered Fairtrade factory that carries every certification we could think of – plus a handful we hadn’t considered possible. Its team earn a living wage and they’re predominately female. They’re also Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award winners.
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. And with your new Headband, you can get even more from these classes. Perfect for guided meditations and when lying in savasana.
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97%would recommend this product
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- NCNeil C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoZen Mode: activated
Tried it on, and within five minutes I was floating somewhere between “hmm, this is odd” and “please never take this off my head.” It’s like a tiny team of acupressure pixies are politely reminding your brain to chill. Also, not gonna lie—it gives off strong zen-master-in-a-Japanese-garden vibes. I feel like I should be brewing tea or writing haiku while my nervous system resets. Highly recommend for unexpected calm and headband-based wisdom.
- HDHolly D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoSuch a relief!
I get migraines and this is such a relief to wear. I don’t want to take it off once it’s on. It’s actually my second one, I’ve misplaced my first one, and just couldn’t live without it. Highly recommend!
- LLMVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoTop!
Voel me een echte ninja!
Helemaal zen na gebruik!
- TTTanya T.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars1 year agoIt’s okay
I bought the shakti headband. I find the shape uncomfortable. If I want the headband lower, like on top of my eyebrows (where I hold a lot if tension n), then the fabric of the band covers my eyes. Too much fabric around the spikes, so I gave to fold the fabric if I want the spikes to be on my eyebrows, without the fabric covering my eyes. It brings some relaxation after removing, but not a relief for headaches and real muscle tension.
Shakti Mat Canada1 year agoHi Tanya,
Thank you for sharing your experience with The Shakti Headband. We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations in terms of comfort and effectiveness. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further assistance.
Warmly,
Manjinder
- PCPippa C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoLOVE MY SHAKTI MAT!
I ordered a medium shakti mat and bolster on a whim a month ago after seeing an internet ad. The idea and intention behind the mat made sense so i decided to give it a try. (FYI I am a 68 year old woman.) I thought the various videos (of which I watched the first two) were very informative and very helpful for getting started. My experience has been as described in the first video which impressed me- the woman in the video didn’t pretend that initially lying down on the mat was comfortable; she accurately (according to my experience) said how many minutes before the pricking subsided and disappeared. This impressed me because it meant I could trust the rest of what the videos will have to offer me. It also let me not judge myself on days when I find the prickles particularly intense. I watched as, over just a couple of weeks of using the mat once a day, my body adapted to the texture of the mat- what I found extremely prickly upon first lying down I now consider to be pleasantly stimulating. When I first started using my mat I had to wear a tshirt and shorts. Then I graduated to a thin tshirt and underwear. Now I lie on my mat with my bare skin with only a very light gauze scarf over the prickles. I expect I will be dispensing with the gauze scarf before long. After the first three minutes of lying on the mat (during which time my tissues are adjusting to being on the prickles), I find myself going into a deeply relaxed state when I no longer feel the prickles. In the first…