SukhaAbout
The story behind Sukha
Last updated: November 2026
Sukha is a flow state focus app.
Sukha emerged after years of trying separate focus tools that never stuck, and after a flow state on a flight with broken WiFi showed the team what focused work could feel like. This site explains what Sukha is, how it works and who it is for.
The Team
Steven Puri was an executive at three film studios, worked as a producer on films from Die Hard 5 to The Wolverine, raised $21MM of venture funding and ran three start-ups. When he moved into tech he met a new set of focus problems and studied the great minds of productivity, including Csikszentmihalyi, Newport and Clear, to find solutions. He has given over 400 talks on flow states. Tony is his partner and fellow developer.
“On an airplane with broken WiFi I had my ‘I’m in the Zone’ moment. I got so much done, distractions were uninteresting to me.”
Why Sukha exists
Before Sukha, Steven tried the focus apps: coworking apps that were essentially group video calls, music generators, countless Pomodoro timers and phone locks. Some were fun, but none stuck for more than a week. The books were helpful on the philosophy of focus, but he wanted something concrete: one button to press when the work was hard and attention was drifting. Sukha is that button.
Steven was also diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and he and Tony shaped Sukha around three practical problems: not knowing where to start, everything being distracting, and staying in a groove once you find it. Sukha is not a medical app and makes no treatment claims; it is a tool they use every day and keep refining.
Why this site exists
This site exists to explain, plainly, what a flow state app is, how Sukha works, what it costs and how it compares with other focus apps, so you can decide whether it fits your work. For how comparisons are made, see the methodology. For the official product site, visit thesukha.co. Back to the Sukha home page.
Common questions
- Who makes Sukha?
- The team includes an executive who worked at three film studios, raised $21MM of venture funding, ran three start-ups and has given over 400 talks on flow states. He lives in Austin, Texas, and a co-founder lives in Canada.
- Do any ADHD apps work?
- Sukha is not a medical ADHD app and makes no treatment claims. It was built around three practical problems: not knowing where to start, everything being distracting, and staying in a groove once you find it. Whether a tool fits you is personal, which is what the free 3-day trial is for.
- What does "sukha" mean in English?
- Sukha is a Sanskrit and Pali word usually translated as happiness, ease or well-being, and it is often contrasted with dukkha, meaning suffering. The name fits the app’s goal of calm, healthy productivity rather than grinding. For finer shades of meaning, a dictionary of Sanskrit or Buddhist terms is the best place to confirm the details.
- How do I contact Sukha support?
- Email support@thesukha.co for support or questions. The team is responsive. Pricing questions and discount requests can also go to Steven@TheSukha.co directly.
- What if I don’t find my flow state during the trial?
- Email Steven@TheSukha.co. Sukha’s pricing page invites anyone who did not find their flow state in the three-day trial to write to Steven@TheSukha.co for help. The trial is free, so trying it costs nothing but three hours of focused work.
Try the button Steven wanted
Three free days of Sukha, one focused hour at a time.