Find Your Path From Service to Solace
Your lighthouse through the fog — guiding veterans, first responders, and those seeking calm, balance, and daily wellness. Premium plant-based products backed by NY State licensing, lab-tested transparency, and a founder who walked this exact path.
· NY State Licensed
· COA Verified
· Veteran-Owned
· 20% Off for Veterans
Your Beacon After the Storm
For veterans and first responders navigating the transition from service life to civilian wellness, Shanti's Lounge is your lighthouse — guiding you through the fog of misinformation to the shore of balance and calm. Built by a Navy veteran who made this journey. We illuminate the path with transparency, education, and products that carry our name.
Veteran-Founded & Veteran-Focused
Founded by a disabled Navy veteran who went from 300 lbs on multiple VA meds to building a wellness business. We understand the challenges of service life transitions and the journey to finding balance and calm. This isn't theory — it's lived experience.
Licensed, Tested & Transparent
Our NY Office of Cannabis Management license means every product meets strict state testing standards. Every bottle carries a Certificate of Analysis. You always know exactly what you're getting — because transparency isn't optional when serving those who served.
Education Before Sales
We teach veterans and first responders how plant-based wellness actually works before asking you to buy. Our podcast, blog, support circles, and one-on-one consultations give you real knowledge — not sales pitches — so you can make informed choices.
VIGIL Field Balm
Our broad spectrum CBD + CBG topical — formulated for veterans and first responders seeking everyday physical comfort and active wellness. 1:1 ratio, 1500mg total cannabinoids. Lab-tested, COA verified, and NY State compliant. 20% off your first order for military, veterans & first responders — use code SERVE20.
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VIGIL Field Balm
Broad spectrum CBD + CBG topical balm for everyday physical comfort and active wellness. Each 2oz amber glass jar delivers 1500mg of total cannabinoids in a fast-absorbing, non-greasy base.
Lab Tested
Third-party COA for every batch
NY Licensed
State compliant & registered
Veteran Owned
Made by vets, for vets
🔬 All Shanti's products are NY State tested & compliant. Certificate of Analysis available for every product.
View Lab Reports & COAs →20% Off Your First Order for Those Who Serve
Active military, veterans, and first responders receive 20% off their first order. You carried the weight of service — let us carry you forward.
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Built From Real Experience.
Driven by Real Mission.
“I was a disabled Navy veteran on multiple medications, 300 pounds, and facing the darkest moments of my life. The traditional approach wasn't working. Plant-based wellness changed everything — and I had to share it.”
After navigating the VA system and the fog of pharmaceutical dependence, Chris Williams rebuilt his health through plant-based nutrition, meditation, and community. That transformation became the foundation of Shanti's Lounge — a lighthouse for veterans and first responders navigating the same stormy waters.
Shanti means peace. Solace means comfort in hard times. That's exactly what we're building — a veteran-owned, licensed, compliant wellness destination for those who've served and those who simply need guidance to the shore of balance and calm.
— Chris Williams, Founder & CEO · U.S. Navy Veteran · NY State Licensed Wellness Retailer
Read Our Full Story →Beyond Products — Real Support for Those Who Served
Programs built for lasting change, not temporary fixes. Designed specifically for veterans and first responders — and open to the broader Westchester community seeking the same tools.
Guided Meditation for Veterans
Weekly sessions designed for those transitioning from high-tempo service life to civilian calm. Breathwork, body scanning, and grounding techniques built for those who've carried the weight of service.
Learn More →Veteran Support Circles
A safe, structured space for veterans and first responders to connect and support one another. Not therapy — but deeply therapeutic.
Join a Circle →Wellness & Sleep Workshops
Science-backed tools for better sleep, daily calm, and building lasting resilience during life transitions. Designed for veterans, first responders, and their families.
See Schedule →Knowledge for Veterans & First Responders
Education-first content for those who served — real knowledge, no wellness influencer speak. Written by veterans, for veterans and first responders navigating the transition to natural wellness.
CBD 101: What Veterans & First Responders Need to Know Before Buying Hemp Products
The definitive guide for veterans and first responders navigating the hemp market — licensing, lab reports, what to look for, and what to avoid.
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