# Meditation Management Brands are seamlessly integrating meditation practices into daily lifestyles. By [Amy Duong](https://www.trendhunter.com/amyduong), Trend and Research Writer | Published Oct 20, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/meditation-management ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Meditation Management trend? **Meditation Management:** Brands are incorporating meditation practices into consumers' lifestyles in ways that appear unnoticeable. These products manage consumers' mental mindfulness and make meditation more accessible through intelligent architecture, digital entertainment consumption, and wearables. ## The consumer insight behind the Meditation Management trend In the information age, global or societal uncertainty is amplified. This, coupled with pressures from daily life, maybe why more consumers report feeling anxious and stressed than in the past. To help with this, consumers experiencing mental strife look for products that seamlessly create a more relaxing ambiance. As a result, they can reach a meditative state without the added stress of altering their lifestyle. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 8 to Oct 16, 2020 - Published: Oct 20, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Meditation Management trend ### Meditation Integration Brands are increasingly incorporating meditation practices into everyday products in order to help manage consumers' mental mindfulness. ### Seamless Relaxation Consumers are looking for products that seamlessly create a more relaxing ambiance, so they can reach a meditative state without the added stress of altering their lifestyle. ### Hyper-Specific Relaxation Platforms Consumers are increasingly seeking out hyper-specific streaming and entertainment platforms that are designed to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and to help improve sleep and focus. ## What the Meditation Management trend means for industry ### For Wellness Incorporating meditation practices into everyday products represents the blurring of traditional lines between wellness, technology, and everyday life. This convergence suggests an opportunity for health and wellness companies to expand into new markets. ### For Architecture Creating spaces that seamlessly integrate meditative and relaxation practices represents a new frontier in architecture and design that can help people connect more deeply with the natural environment and reduce stress in everyday life. ### For Connectivity and Networking Incorporating mindfulness and relaxation practices into technology products offers an opportunity for networking and connectivity companies to differentiate their products and provide consumers with a more comprehensive suite of health and wellness solutions. ## Workshop question How can your brand help incorporate self-care into consumer practices? ## Trend signals for Meditation Management Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 82%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 82% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Meditation Management trend 4 featured examples from Jan 8 to Oct 16, 2020. - [Stress Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-wearable): Apollo Uses Vibration to Improve Sleep and Energy, and Reduce Stress (Category: Tech) Implication: There is an opportunity to further develop wearable technology for health and wellness purposes, specifically stress recovery wearables. - [Meditative Nature-Focused Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-space): Jun Murata's Meditation Space Integrates Its Surroundings (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional architectural practices and embracing nature-focused designs. - [Meditative Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bium-wifi-router): The 'Bium' WiFi Router Helps User Connect and Disconnect (Category: Tech) Implication: There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry to create networking solutions that prioritize mindfulness and balance for users. - [Relaxation-Focused Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restflix): 'Restflix' Helps Users Relax and Unwind When Stressed (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The rise of relaxation-focused streaming services like 'Restflix' presents an opportunity for companies in the streaming industry to tap into the growing demand for stress-relief… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)