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25 Relaxation-Encouraging Technology

From Meditating Smart Bracelets to Anxiety-Alleviating Apps

— April 27, 2016 — Lifestyle
Stress, busyness and an overall sense of constant stimulation has primed modern society to always be on the go-go-go, yet the slew of relaxation-encouraging technology that has been hitting the market over the last few years shows just how much people want to pull back and unwind.

Whether targeting stress and anxiety specifically or simply introducing meditation practices for a more balanced approach to life, this collection of relaxation-encouraging technology will help people find some much-needed inner peace. It ranges from physical headsets that track biometric readings to simpler apps that guide people into a calm state of mind as well as smart bracelets that can be worn throughout the entire day. Relaxation-encouraging technology has never been more accessible.
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Soothing White Noise Apps
Soothing White Noise Apps
This App Provides the a Meditative Soundtrack for Sleeping
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Brain-Scanning Smartphones
Brain-Scanning Smartphones
KDDI Laboratories Reveals a Neuro-Activated App
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Ex-Hippie Mindfulness Apps
Ex-Hippie Mindfulness Apps
Dharma Seed Offers Guidance from and for Boomers
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Mental Relaxation Apps
Mental Relaxation Apps
The PAUSE App Uses Color to Emanate a Calming State of Mind
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Workplace Meditation Apps
Workplace Meditation Apps
Headspace Encourages 10 Minutes of Mindful Meditation Per Day
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Relaxation-Guiding Headphones
Relaxation-Guiding Headphones
The Melomind Headphones Teaches People How to Truly Unwind
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Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
The Omvana Meditation App Lets Users Overlay Ambient & Vocal Tracks
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Customizable Meditation Spaces
Customizable Meditation Spaces
This Private Space is Designed for In-Office Meditation
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Tune-Playing Hair Accessories
Tune-Playing Hair Accessories
The Sleep Assisting Music Headband Helps You Relax
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Transcendental Meditation Apps
Transcendental Meditation Apps
This Mindful App is Endorsed by Music Mogul Russell Simmons
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Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Pushes Users to Carry Out Stress-Reducing Activities
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Mood-Gauging Speakers
Mood-Gauging Speakers
The 'MoodBox' Offers Mood Enhancement Through Light and Music Therapy
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Eye Strain-Curing Masks
Eye Strain-Curing Masks
The Breo 'iSee360' Eye Massager Reduces Stress Around the Eyes and Face
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Calming Tech Wearables
Calming Tech Wearables
The Doppel Wearable Motion Tracking Wristband Works With Your Body's Rhythm
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Soothing Meditation Apps
Soothing Meditation Apps
The MindSurf App is an Ideal Relaxation Technique For Your Mobile Phone
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Daily Mindfulness Apps
Daily Mindfulness Apps
The Get Some Headspace App Provides a Series of 10-Minute Meditations
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Water-Powered Eye Massagers
Water-Powered Eye Massagers
The Aurai Eye Massager Provides Relaxation at CES 2016
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App-Connected Meditation Flowers
App-Connected Meditation Flowers
The Lotus Digital Flower Blossoms Only When Brainwaves Are Still
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Meditating Smart Bracelets
Meditating Smart Bracelets
The Sona Connected Bracelet Tracks Uneven Heartbeats to Reduce Stress
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Mind-Reading Headsets
Mind-Reading Headsets
The Wireless Brainwave Starter Kit Helps Train Your Thoughts
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Meditation-Enhancing Headbands
Meditation-Enhancing Headbands
The Muse Headband Works to Train and Relax One's Brain
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Stress-Reducing Bracelets
Stress-Reducing Bracelets
The WellBe Tells You When You're Too Stressed and Helps You Calm Down
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Relaxing Oceanic Light Lamps
Relaxing Oceanic Light Lamps
The 'Jellyfish2' Color Lamp Mimics Undersea Sunlight Illumination
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VR Relaxation Pods
VR Relaxation Pods
This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes
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Guided Mindfulness Apps
Guided Mindfulness Apps
The Buddhify 2 App Helps Users Find Ease Throughout the Day
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