There are some alarm clock apps that are designed to emit particularly harsh or annoying sounds in order to force the app user up and out of bed—'Yoga Wake Up' is not one of those applications. In fact, Yoga Wake Up takes the complete opposite approach, offering audio yoga sequences, stretching guides and meditations as an alternative to jarring morning wake-ups.
To begin the morning in a calm, centered and mindful way, app users have the chance to be softly woken from an audio recording, such as the 'Spirit Wakeup' by Jen Smith.
The original idea for the app came out of one Jen Smith's Spirit Yoga classes at Equinox in Los Angeles, California. Instead of only ending her class with a resting pose, she began starting her classes with this pose too and began noticing that this practice could be applied to getting out of bed first thing in the morning as well.
Mindful Wake-Up Apps
The 'Yoga Wake Up' App is a Gentle Alarm Clock Replacement
Trend Themes
1. Mindful Alarm Clock - A trend in alarm clock apps that offer gentle and soothing wake-up experiences instead of harsh sounds.
2. Audio Yoga Sequences - A trend in incorporating yoga practices into wake-up routines through audio recordings and guided sequences.
3. Meditative Morning Routines - A trend in starting the day with meditation and mindfulness exercises for a calm and centered mindset.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - An industry that can capitalize on the trend of incorporating yoga and meditation into morning routines for overall well-being.
2. Digital App Development - An industry that can benefit from creating mindful alarm clock apps that provide a soothing wake-up experience.
3. Fitness and Exercise - An industry that can seize the opportunity to integrate yoga and stretching guides into morning routines for improved physical fitness.