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What you need to know

  • • Turn your attention inward faster
    • Ease tension across your eyes and temples
    • Soothe tired, irritated and screen-strained eyes
    • Sink into the sensation of lying on spikes
    • Find stillness in meditation and yoga

  • Removing your sense of sight forces your attention inward, and weighted pressure mimics the feeling of a hug to help you relax and unwind. With an Eye Pillow, you can take advantage of both; sinking into the sensation of lying on spikes fast, or relaxing quicker than you can on your own.

    To Shakti deeper:

    • Place over your eyes as you lay on your Mat to deepen your relaxation and truly sink into the experience of Shakti.
    • For a next-level release of mind and body - use the Eye Pillow on your Shakti while you listen to the Shakti Shala app.

    To relax and unwind in minutes:

    • Use your Shakti Eye Pillow for 5+ minutes anytime you need to zone out or are craving a quick wind-down.
    • Pair it with power naps, meditations or savasana for a deeper experience.

    Pro Tips

    • Store your Eye Pillow in a container in the freezer or your bedside drawer and grab it any time you Shakti.
    • Play with temperature or add essential oils to elevate your experience.

  • The external cover of The Shakti Eye Pillow can be cold machine washed simply by removing the clay bead insert prior to washing. Leave the cover to hang dry out of direct sunlight. If the insert requires cleaning, gently hand wash it in soapy water before leaving it to air dry flat.

  • Acupressure and weighted pressure are powerful ways to relax and calm your body. But where Shakti acupressure spikes stimulate your pain response to help you relax, weighted pressure activates your hug response to help reduce stress. Doing so can increase the production of serotonin (happy hormone), melatonin (sleep hormone), and reduce cortisol (stress hormone).

HANDMADE IN THE HOME OF ACUPRESSURE

Every Eye Pillow 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 predominantly 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. Shakti Shala is free with purchase, and it will guide you through all the initial discomfort faster than you can on your own.

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 251 reviews
96%would recommend this product
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Customers Talked About
Reviews Summary
Customers say this eye pillow provides gentle, soothing pressure that helps them relax and fall asleep faster. Users appreciate the comfortable weight distribution and longer length that prevents slipping. Many find it effective for blocking light during meditation or rest, with some noting its cooling effect. The soft fabric and washable cover are frequently praised. However, several customers wish it had more weight or filling, particularly in the center sections over the eyes, as beads tend to shift to the sides. Some mention an initial odor upon opening. Overall, users find it calming and helpful for eye strain relief after screen time.
251 reviews
  • Marie L. R.
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Eye Pillow Ahhhh!

    Unlike other eye pillows this one really blocks light for ultimate relaxation. It has a nice heft and its sewn sections keep it hugging your face. I flip it halfway through my Shakti sessions so the cool side is always on my eyes.

  • Ali D.
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beats a normal eye mask

    I was recommended this by a family member…now my new sleep must have. I really like the feel over my eyes & near total blackout without straps around my head. Also really like the fact that the casing can be removed for washing

  • Ann
    Verified Buyer
    What is the main reason for use? Stress Relief or Anxiety, Sleep, Relaxation & General Wellbeing
    2 months ago
    What is the main reason for use? Stress Relief or Anxiety, Sleep, Relaxation & General Wellbeing
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Eye Pillow

    Provides a deeper sensation to the senses. Ideal for the shaktimat. Has a relaxing effect.

    Translated from Dutch
  • Rebekka D.
    Verified Buyer
    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Relax

    Super relaxing, total dankness

  • Jesse W.
    Verified Buyer
    4 months ago
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Not what it used to be (literally)

    I love this company, and I love this product. I've had my weighted eye pillow for 2.5 years, and I loved it so much that I bought a tiny fridge to keep next to my bed to keep it cold. It was perfectly balanced and heavy and felt amazing when I went to sleep. Over time the pockets seemed to have worn out on the inside and the balance in the middle sections didn't cover my eyes right. Plus the clay beads started to leak. So I gladly ordered another pillow (and a spare for good measure) I didn't even think about the fact that these guys have a 5 year warranty.

    Neither of the new ones felt right. The eye sections just didn't feel heavy enough and it didn't have enough weight distribution on them either.

    So I got out my scale and weighed the old one, and both of the new ones...

    Both of the new ones weigh 264 and 263.5 grams...

    The old one...(which has had some beads leak out mind you) weighs 385.5 grams over 120 grams more considering some had leaked out.

    Please consider either going back to what this product used to be OR at a minimum offering a different level, in reading your reviews here there is a market here for a heavier pillow, and you used to have it. Thankfully I bought two, so I can sleep with both at the same time, which feels silly.

    PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!

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    Shakti Mat NZ
    4 months ago

    Hi Jesse, thanks for sharing such detailed feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to compare the products and share your experience.
    You're correct that the Eye Pillow design has changed over time. The weight was reduced and the bead distribution adjusted following customer feedback. We've shared your feedback with the product team, and we appreciate you letting us know you'd prefer the previous design.
    If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@shaktimat.co.nz.