Nature Mindfulness & Relaxation Wellbeing Gifts
A range of gifts to support your practice of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation via the therapeutic effects of nature
​​With our combination of personal experience of mental health, pain and suffering, as well as scientific knowledge of psychological therapies, we hope our Little Shanti Gifts support you and your loved ones with holistic wellbeing and self-care.
Devina Sankhla (Founder & CRPS Sufferer) & Dr. Deepak Sankhla (Co-founder & Clinical Psychologist)
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How We Started...Mindfulness &
Meditation with Our Nature-Inspired 5 Senses Box
Devina Sankhla (Founder):
I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare condition that causes ongoing, often overwhelming pain. During a difficult period, when I was bed-bound, I found comfort in simple things. I’d look through photos I’d taken in nature, fill my space with plants and natural objects, and experiment with essential oils and herbal teas. These little rituals became really meaningful, and I started to notice how much they were helping me feel calmer and more connected to myself.
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Deepak, my husband, and a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, noticed that I was naturally tuning into my 5 senses. Focusing on what I could see, smell, hear, touch and taste allowed me to be more present and grounded, which helped my wellbeing. In Deepak’s work with clients, he often talks about the power of sensory experiences in supporting wellbeing, and encourages the creation and use of 'Self-Soothe Boxes'. It was lovely to realise that what I was doing for myself was something he encourages in professional practice.
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We discovered research supporting how connecting with nature improves mental health and wellbeing. So when we couldn’t find a nature-inspired 5 senses box on the market, we decided to create one ourselves. Little Shanti Gifts was then born in August 2024!
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Our first product, supporting your practice of mindfulness meditation, inner-compassion and relaxation via the 5 senses of smell, sight, hearing, touch and taste, and the therapeutic effects of nature.
