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Digitized Meditation

Seeking guidance, stressful consumers turn to apps for relaxation techniques

Implications - While meditation is known for its soothing and tranquil capabilities, achieving such a state can be challenging, prompting individuals to look for guidance. Offering sources of relaxation in hectic environments like workplaces, meditation apps service as a platform for digital advice, helping consumers focus while on-the-go.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Meditation - As consumers turn to digital platforms for relaxation techniques, meditation apps are offering sources of relaxation in hectic environments like workplaces.
2. Emotion-tracking Wearables - Wearable technology like the Sentio Solutions' Feel Band is being used to go beyond physical health and to measure the wearer's emotions throughout the day.
3. Virtual Meditation Experiences - Guided Meditation VR is using virtual reality technology to offer a completely immersive and relaxing environment for meditation.
Industry Implications
1. Mindfulness Coaching Apps - The rise of mindfulness coaching apps like Mazlo are providing personalized learning platforms to help individuals learn new skills and habits and to practice with one-on-one coaching.
2. Bio-sensing Health Apps - The Rthm health app is pioneering the use of biosensors to track cardiovascular health, improve mental focus, and curate customized exercise and nutritional regimens for users.
3. Virtual Reality Technology - Guided Meditation VR is one example of how virtual reality technology is being used to offer immersive and relaxing experiences that can contribute to mental health.
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Featured Examples

Emotion-Tracking Wearables
Emotion-Tracking Wearables
Sentio Solutions' Feel Band is Being Unveiled at CES 2016
The popularity of fitness and activity trackers has sparked thinking about the potential applications and possibilities for these wearables beyond physical health, like the Sentio Solutions’... MORE
Virtual Meditation Experiences
Virtual Meditation Experiences
These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech
There’s certainly no shortage of guided meditations online, especially as many consumers now see spiritual practices as an extension of their health routines. These guided meditations often... MORE
VR Relaxation Pods
VR Relaxation Pods
This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes
While there are a number of revolutionary VR applications in the works, one company is taking a unique approach by using the technology for mediation purposes. In short, traditional mindfulness may... MORE
Mental Relaxation Apps
Mental Relaxation Apps
The PAUSE App Uses Color to Emanate a Calming State of Mind
For those smartphone users looking for a simple, effective and quick way to wind down there is the PAUSE relaxation app that uses color to help create a state of calmness. The app features a... MORE
Mindfulness Coaching Apps
Mindfulness Coaching Apps
Mazlo Offers Personalized Learning with Text Message Coaching Sessions
This personalized learning platform connects people to a personal coach and plenty of opportunities to practice. Startup Mazlo, which is currently offering interested parties early access before its... MORE
Bio-Sensing Health Apps
Bio-Sensing Health Apps
The Rthm Health App Harnesses Your Phone's Biosensors
If you’re looking to better leverage smartphone technologies to improve your physical and psychological well-being, the Rthm health app is as good a place as any to start. What’s great... MORE

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