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Virtual reality meditation is a thing — and it’s actually good

sudshr47 March 22, 2019

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March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology — culminating in Mashable’s groundbreaking competitive meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn’t be all madness. Read more…

FlowVR
$3.99 for the Oculus Go app
The Good

Easy to make into a habit • especially with short sessions • Can meditate anywhere you have the headset • Calming and approachable

The Bad

Limited choices that don’t update — after a while you want more than the six options • Doesn’t take full advantage of VR

The Bottom Line

FlowVR is a great place to get comfortable with the idea of meditation — and feels like a mini-vacation.

⚡ Mashable Score
4.0
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
📘Learning Curve
4.5
💪Performance
4.5
💵 Bang for the Buck
3.5

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Instagram’s ‘Hashtag Mindfulness’ boom: The good, the bad, and the ugly

sudshr47 March 18, 2019

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Can simply “being mindful” while, say, sipping a kale smoothie, constitute a mindfulness practice? Some experts say, yes! 

But what being mindful means to you — especially when you’re posting about that moment on Instagram — may constitute a different version of mindfulness than the one that has prompted medical studies and attracted serious adherents across the globe.

The recent explosion in popularity of mindfulness is a well-documented phenomenon. One place in particular where mindfulness — or what some people think of as mindfulness — is enjoying a boom is on Instagram. Currently, there are over 11.8 million posts tagged with the hashtag #mindfulness; there are hundreds of thousands more with variations like #mindful or #mindfulnesspractice. Read more…

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Competitive Meditation 101: What you need to know about the world’s weirdest sport

sudshr47 March 14, 2019

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March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology. It culminates in Mashable’s groundbreaking competitive meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn’t be all madness.

There are many things I like about Competitive Meditation — not least of which is the name. It’s sure to bring a confused frown or a bemused smile to the face of anyone who hears it for the first time. 

Which is fitting for a sport that is at once extremely serious and utterly hilarious. Think of Competitive Meditation as the mental equivalent of a summer softball league. Using a brain-sensing headband, it lets friends and colleagues play for bragging rights over who can keep the coolest head.  Read more…

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This is why mindfulness isn’t working for you

sudshr47 March 1, 2019

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March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology — culminating in Mashable’s groundbreaking meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn’t be all madness.

In a culture obsessed with self-care, feeling like you’ve failed at the practice of mindfulness can breed unique feelings of frustration, resentment, and even shame. 

It seems so simple: Quietly observing your thoughts, you remain open to and curious about the present moment without judging the ideas that ping back and forth in your consciousness. You expect to experience the benefits that research says mindfulness can offer, including reduced stress, increased attentional focus, less emotional volatility, and improved relationship satisfaction.  Read more…

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How ‘neurosculpting’ can train your brain

sudshr47 March 1, 2019

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March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology — culminating in Mashable’s competitive meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn’t be all madness.

Having sliced open my skull Hannibal Lecter style, I removed the familiar folded lump of still-pulsing pink matter — brains only turn gray when they die — and placed it on a wooden workbench. After massaging it for a while, I picked up a steak knife and started slicing neatly between the hemispheres like I’m on a cooking show. Wait, that couldn’t be good.

“Stop!” my sleeping mind screamed at the image. “What are you thinking?” Read more…

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The best meditation apps, devices, and journals for staying calm and focused

sudshr47 February 6, 2019

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If you feel like you’re seeing more people practicing yoga and meditation lately, you’re not wrongAccording to the CDC, from 2012 to 2017 yoga participation increased from 9.5 percent to 14.3 percent, and meditation increased from 4.1 percent to 14.2 percent.

Meditation practices have become more innovative as their popularity has grown. We’ve seen the boom of meditation apps, which prompt users to take a break from their daily lives to just breathe and focus. 

So much in our lives is fast-paced. We live in an “always-on” culture that causes burnout. Meditation is meant to help us so we aren’t completely consumed by our stress and anxiety.  Read more…

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The best meditation apps, devices, and journals for staying calm and focused

sudshr47 February 6, 2019

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If you feel like you’re seeing more people practicing yoga and meditation lately, you’re not wrongAccording to the CDC, from 2012 to 2017 yoga participation increased from 9.5 percent to 14.3 percent, and meditation increased from 4.1 percent to 14.2 percent.

Meditation practices have become more innovative as their popularity has grown. We’ve seen the boom of meditation apps, which prompt users to take a break from their daily lives to just breathe and focus. 

So much in our lives is fast-paced. We live in an “always-on” culture that causes burnout. Meditation is meant to help us so we aren’t completely consumed by our stress and anxiety.  Read more…

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Mental well-being took center stage at CES 2019

sudshr47 January 12, 2019

This week, the Las Vegas Convention Center was packed with many of the year’s biggest new devices. But over the last several years, The Sands has become the place where the real magic happens. The segment of the show known as Eureka Park is where the startups and accelerators congregate, often times showing off products […]

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Meditate, improve focus, and be happier in 2019: These courses and apps are on sale

sudshr47 January 11, 2019

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New year, new you, new… brain?

Before you ask, no — we’re not going to force you through a Get Out-inspired transplant. We’re merely recommending you subscribe to one of these seven affordable brain-training bundles and apps so that your mind’s in shape this year. 

Whether you want to start practicing meditation, improving your focus, or learning strategies to become more confident, these course collections and tools will upgrade your brain for a healthier, happier 2019.

Here’s what’s on sale:

1. Supercharged Brain Training Bundle

This four-part bundle contains almost 20 hours of neurologically proven strategies that can help you reprogram your brain for improved productivity and focus. Included are two courses on rewiring your brain, one class on improving your focus and learning how to multitask, and one course about boosting your comprehension via speed-reading techniques. Read more…

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UrgoNight is a wearable headband that wants to help you sleep better

sudshr47 January 7, 2019

Getting a good night’s sleep is a universal desire for the human race. At the Consumer Electronics Show today, UrgoNight showed off its non-invasive solution to train your brain to sleep better. It’s designed to teach your brain to sleep better using electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements and app-based brain exercises. UrgoNight requires you to wear the […]

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