The benefits of acupressure have long stood the test of time. However, access to treatment has remained expensive and unpractical. Everybody wants to get rid of their lower back pain, but not everybody is able to pay for expensive treatment and dedicate the time necessary for consistent therapy. Aku set out to solve this problem, by producing a line of acupressure tools that are affordable, easy to use, and unbelievably effective.

Aku is the exclusive supplier of metal acupressure products in North America. We’re the leaders in acupressure therapy offering highly effective products unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. We are working with professional athletes seeking optimal performance, ambitious parents looking to keep active longer, and people with significant muscular injuries needing self-rehabilitation. However, everyone is different and there is no label or limit for who can benefit from acupressure therapy. Aku products innately help everyone improve circluation, increase energy levels, reduce stress and anxiety, and relax tense muscles. Therefore, we are also working with everyday people who value the protection, preservation, and optimization of their bodies.

Mission

Our mission is to promote self care and healthy living by providing products designed to stimulate recovery and relaxation at any point in the day.

Brand Manifesto

We believe that determination can overcome the pain, both
mental and physical. But to do that, we need to be good to
ourselves. Our body may be a temple, but what is in our mind
is indispensable; this is what we live by.

Aku is not created from a fad, but from 5,000 years of
science and caring innovation, leaving no minute detail
unturned. We are mental and physical health advocates,
bringing acupressure into the everyday vernacular so that we
can make it accessible for everyone. So that we can make
‘super-human’ accessible for everyone.

Aku. Heal Harder.

How To Use

Hands

There are 8 essential acupressure points in the hands, all of which can be stimulated for your benefit with use of the Aku Ball. To use, place the ball in between your palms, press and roll gently covering as much surface area of your hands as possible, or roll it on the top surface of your hands and even your wrists too. As you press the ball between your palms and fingers, you’ll feel an immediate warming effect as tension leaves your hands. You can also make a fist and squeeze the Aku Ball with your hands like you would a stress ball. Hand acupressure is particularly effective for someone who suffers from arthritis or Raynaud’s disease.

Recommended Duration: 1+ minutes

Back

Lying on your back is the most popular way to use the Aku Mat. You can place your mat on any surface - but we recommend a bed or workout mat. Softer surfaces allow your unique body shape to naturally form to the Aku Mat. Sit down at the base of the mat and slowly roll your back down until you are lying on the mat. Make sure to have your body weight evenly distributed across the spikes. Once you’re in the desired position it’s all about breathing. Focus on slow, deep breaths – only then will your body and mind begin to relax. Several important acupressure points are located on the back, particularly the lumbar region. Applying consistent pressure to these areas can relieve lower back pain and sciatica.

Recommended Duration: 10 minutes

Legs

Since most of us sit for extended periods throughout the day, our legs don’t get the circulation they need. The Aku Mat solves this problem. Lay your mat over a slightly elevated sink into the spikes. At frst, you’ll feel a tingling sensation and then, as circulation increases, your tight muscles will begin to warm up and relax. Leg acupressure is commonly used to increase blood and lymph circulation, making it a great pre-workout habit to trigger the nervous system and activate tired muscles.

Recommended Duration: 5 – 10 minutes

Neck

The neck is a notoriously tight area where all sorts of stress and tension can build up. The root of it may be something simple, like slouching shoulders over a keyboard or bad posture. More serious conditions include whiplash, arthritis, or pinched nerves. Whether it’s chronic or temporary, the Aku Mat can relieve pressure and discomfort in this sensitive area. Roll up your mat and allow the metal spikes to soothe tired or injured muscles.

Neck acupressure points are deeply relaxing and can be triggered to promote thyroid health, which lessens anxiety and stress. 

Recommended Duration: 10 minutes

Feet

Our feet contain 38 different muscles and absorb over 1,000 pounds of force every day. They’re also covered in acupressure points and nerve centers, making them a perfect target for the Aku Mat. Slowly engage the mat and breath deeply as your entire body weight presses into the metal spikes. The second you step on the mat you’ll feel energy rush up the legs. This is the most intense method of treatment. Start with socks on, and slowly work your way up to bare feet. 

Foot acupressure (also known as reflexology) is commonly used to increase nerve function, treat Plantar Fasciitis and reduce the severity of headaches. 

Recommended Duration: 1+ minutes