# Digitized Meditation Seeking guidance, stressful consumers turn to apps for relaxation techniques. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Oct 1, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-meditation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Digitized Meditation trend? **Digitized Meditation:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 9, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016 - Published: Oct 1, 2014 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Meditation trend ### Digital Meditation As consumers turn to digital platforms for relaxation techniques, meditation apps are offering sources of relaxation in hectic environments like workplaces. ### 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. ### Virtual Meditation Experiences Guided Meditation VR is using virtual reality technology to offer a completely immersive and relaxing environment for meditation. ## What the Digitized Meditation trend means for industry ### For 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. ### For 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. ### For 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. ## Trend signals for Digitized Meditation Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Meditation trend 6 featured examples from Oct 9, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016. - [Emotion-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentio-solutions-feel): Sentio Solutions' Feel Band is Being Unveiled at CES 2016 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wellness industry will need to pay attention to emotion-tracking wearables as they can evolve the industry into a more personalized emotional health and wellness programs. - [Virtual Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-meditations): These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech (Category: Tech) Implication: The intersection of virtual reality technology and spiritual practices presents an opportunity for growth and innovation in the VR industry. - [VR Relaxation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediation-purposes): This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for VR companies to develop meditation-specific applications - [Mental Relaxation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-relaxation): The PAUSE App Uses Color to Emanate a Calming State of Mind (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative relaxation apps with unique features and interfaces. - [Mindfulness Coaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-learning): Mazlo Offers Personalized Learning with Text Message Coaching Sessions (Category: Tech) Implication: The EdTech industry can leverage the rise of personalized learning platforms like Mazlo to offer innovative and effective educational solutions to students of all ages. - [Bio-Sensing Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Rhthm-health-app): The Rthm Health App Harnesses Your Phone's Biosensors (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative health technologies that leverage smartphone biosensors for personalized wellness tracking and optimization. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)