# Spirituality 2.0 Transcendental motifs receive modern updates for the connected consumer. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published Aug 4, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spiritual-digitization ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Spirituality 2.0 trend? **Spirituality 2.0:** The ubiquity of technology is spilling into the spiritual sector as digital platforms embrace new age themes. By making this category instantly accessible, brands are entering an emerging market. Implications extend beyond this category as related smart systems continue to address the needs and wants of connected, tech-savvy consumers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 21, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016 - Published: Aug 4, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Spirituality 2.0 trend ### Spiritual Guidance Apps The integration of technology with spiritual guidance provides a new market that can be accessed remotely through devices. ### Virtual Meditation Experiences Guided Meditation VR provides a completely immersive and relaxing environment for meditation, enhancing the traditional meditation experiences. ### Soothing Meditation Apps Personalized app experiences like MindSurf App lets consumers monitor in real-time how they're doing with their health and well-being, bridging the gap between tech and health trends. ## What the Spirituality 2.0 trend means for industry ### For Wellness Incorporating meditative practices into wellness provides an opportunity to reach consumers seeking a more holistic and balance lifestyle. ### For Technology The integration of technology in spiritual practices offers a new market for technological innovation that better connects the digital world and customers' need for spiritual guidance. ### For Personal Development Apps that offer personalized meditative spiritual guidance and real time monitoring present opportunities for companies to further expand on consumers' desires for personal development. ## Workshop question As consumers see an increase in demand for their time, how can you tap into their need for mindfulness and being in the moment? ## Trend signals for Spirituality 2.0 Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 51%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 51% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Spirituality 2.0 trend 5 featured examples from May 21, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016. - [Soothing Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxation-technique): The MindSurf App is an Ideal Relaxation Technique For Your Mobile Phone (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile app developers can tap into the growing demand for relaxation and meditation apps. - [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. - [Transcendental Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-app): This Mindful App is Endorsed by Music Mogul Russell Simmons (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wellness technology sector, which includes the development of meditation apps and other digital tools to support mental and emotional well-being. - [Spiritual Guidance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritual-guidance): This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies can explore app development opportunities to create platforms for offering spiritual guidance and advice. - [Spiritual Alarm Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-junkie): Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie App Pairs Waking Up with Uplifting Statements (Category: Tech) Implication: The wellness and self-care industry can capitalize on the trend of mindfulness and positive affirmation apps. ## 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)