# Mixed Meditation Brands curate mixed media meditation experiences for customers. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 28, 2022 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mixed-meditation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Mixed Meditation trend? **Mixed Meditation:** Whether in-person or done at home, meditation is being enhanced by brands that are using mixed reality to create multisensory--yet still soothing--experiences for customers. These modern forms of meditation are achieved through apps, VR and even online gaming. ## The consumer insight behind the Mixed Meditation trend The popularity of the wellness industry in North America comes from the blending of long-practiced traditions and rituals, combined with contemporary technologies and innovations. Consumers are turning to wellness practices that are often influenced by Eastern traditions, and appreciate brands that are able to fit those practices into their lifestyles. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 25, 2021 to Jan 25, 2022 - Published: Jan 28, 2022 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Mixed Meditation trend ### Mixed-Reality Meditation Brands are using mixed reality, such as augmented reality and virtual reality, to create multisensory experiences for customers looking to enhance their meditation practices. ### At-home Wellness The pandemic has prompted a surge in virtual and in-home wellness practices, leading to a demand for products and services that fit into consumers' daily routines and living spaces. ### Mindfulness Gaming Game developers are introducing mindfulness-based games that incorporate elements of meditation and delayed gratification to promote mindfulness and reduce stress. ## What the Mixed Meditation trend means for industry ### For Wellness The wellness industry is constantly evolving and innovating, with brands incorporating technology and modern practices to enhance traditional wellness methods. ### For Entertainment Virtual and augmented reality technology is being used to create immersive experiences that serve as both entertainment and a form of mindfulness practice. ### For Gaming Mindfulness-based gaming is an emerging trend that combines game mechanics and meditation to promote stress reduction and relaxation. ## Workshop question How is your brand blending tradition with contemporary technology? ## Trend signals for Mixed Meditation Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 43%, freshness 11%. - Popularity: 86% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 11% ## Examples of the Mixed Meditation trend 4 featured examples from Jun 25, 2021 to Jan 25, 2022. - [Mindful Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maloka): 'Maloka' Introduces and Teaches Mindfulness Through Gameplay (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Developers can explore integrating mindfulness practices into traditional gaming experiences to create a new category of wellness games rather than just entertainment. - [Virtual Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoame-1): Hoame is Offering a Virtual Reality Meditation Studio Experience (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The use of technology to create immersive meditation experiences has the potential to disrupt how we approach mental health and wellness. - [Mixed-Reality Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitual-oasis): SPACE10's Virtual Oasis Turns Homes Into Meditative Retreats (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities for home decor and furniture companies to market and sell products that facilitate home retreats and wellness-focused spaces. - [Virtual Reality Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-meditation): TRIPP Shares a Gamified Experience with Breathing Exercises (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for the VR industry to provide immersive experiences combining entertainment and wellness ## 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)