Li Ming Hsing Turns Crosswalks into Mini Yoga Studios With Her New Design
Michael Hines — March 20, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: yankodesign
Li Ming Hsing is trying to make the time spent waiting at traffic lights more productive with the Yoga Traffic Light. The Yoga Traffic Light is designed exactly like a regular traffic light except that it shows yoga poses during red lights.
Living in the city means spending a lot of time waiting for crosswalk lights to turn green. While it may not seem like that long, the time spent waiting for a light to turn green does start to add up, especially if you walk everywhere. The Yoga Traffic Light turns what would be wasted time into a fun mini yoga session. I think everyone could benefit from a little downward facing dog and flamingo pose in between green lights. Yoga studios, watch your backs.
Living in the city means spending a lot of time waiting for crosswalk lights to turn green. While it may not seem like that long, the time spent waiting for a light to turn green does start to add up, especially if you walk everywhere. The Yoga Traffic Light turns what would be wasted time into a fun mini yoga session. I think everyone could benefit from a little downward facing dog and flamingo pose in between green lights. Yoga studios, watch your backs.
Trend Themes
1. Mindful Intersections - Opportunity for city planners to incorporate mindfulness practices into public spaces for urban dwellers.
2. Smart Signage - Smart traffic signage opportunities for advertising firms to incorporate restful practices into daily commutes.
3. AR Meditation - Opportunity to rise meditation use by using AR tools to teach restorative practices to commuters waiting at the traffic lights.
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2. Marketing and Advertising - The Yoga Traffic Light design represents an opportunity for marketing firms to incorporate wellness, rest, and mindfulness into roadside experiences.
3. Urban Planning & Architecture - Opportunities for creative problem solving and innovation to offer economical ways for street users to lower their stress levels, and promote pedestrian-oriented environments.
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