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

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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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Muse 2 review: The world’s best meditation tech just got even better

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Muse 2
$249
The Good

Lightweight • Now tracks breathing • stillness and heartbeat • Great battery life

The Bad

Expensive • ‘New Age’ soundscapes

The Bottom Line

Forget regular meditation apps. This upgraded brain-sensing headband is the best way to kickstart your mindfulness practice.

Mashable Score4.75
Cool Factor5.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance4.5
Bang for the Buck4.0

The list of indispensable gadgets that come with me every day, no matter where I am in the world, is a pretty short one. Most items on it are made by Apple: iPhone, iPad, MacBook. One is made by Fitbit: the Charge 2. One is made by Bose: wireless noise-cancelling QC30 headphones. Read more…

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