Mindful Gifts Inspired by Nature
Wellbeing boxes and tools to support the practice of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation via the therapeutic effects of nature
Meditation Boxes
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Mindfulness Practices
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Sound Therapy
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Grounding & Relaxation Tools
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 & Chronic Pain Sufferer) & Dr. Deepak Sankhla (Co-founder & Clinical Psychologist)
How We Started...Mindfulness & Meditation with Our Nature-Inspired 5 Senses Box
Devina Sankhla (Founder):
I live with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare condition that causes ongoing, often overwhelming pain. During a time when I was bed-bound, I found comfort in nature — looking through my photos, surrounding myself with plants and natural objects, and experimenting with essential oils and herbal teas. These small rituals helped me feel calmer and more connected.
My husband, Deepak, a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, noticed that I was naturally engaging my 5 senses of sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste to stay grounded. 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'.
We also discovered research showing how nature enhances mental health. When we couldn’t find a nature-inspired 5 senses box, we decided to create one ourselves. Little Shanti Gifts was then born in August 2024.
Our first product supports mindfulness, meditation, self-compassion and relaxation through the 5 senses and the healing power of nature.
We since have over 20 gifts, including a selection of nature mindfulness relaxation boxes, musical instruments, crystal and essential oil meditation gifts and more!