# Assistive Digital Meditation Stones The Conceptual 'Ayama' Guides Users with Their Breathing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayama References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/10/28/this-award-winning-breathing-assistive-stone-expands-and-contracts-to-guide-your-meditation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [hengbozhang](https://www.hengbozhang.com/ayama) Getting started with [meditation and breathing techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathe-calmly) can be a difficult process for many, so the conceptual 'Ayama' has been designed as a nature-inspired tool for users to integrate into their routine when practicing on their own. The stone-like device works by being held in the hands and will go to work once activated guiding the user along with their breathing. The device can also work to help with [focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actify), while also helping to [reduce muscle tension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpoint-solution) for a true total body relaxation experience. The conceptual 'Ayama' is the design work of Wenxi Qi and Hengbo Zhang, and could help to satisfy demand for helpful, noninvasive technology solutions that guide users along on their everyday health and wellness journey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Assistive Digital Meditation Stones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced sensory technologies to enhance meditation and breathing techniques. - **Nature-inspired Meditation Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative devices that mimic nature to enhance relaxation and focus during meditation. - **Noninvasive Wellness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing technology solutions that promote health and wellness without invasive methods. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology into the health and wellness industry to provide accessible and effective solutions for relaxation and stress reduction. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the consumer electronics market by introducing innovative meditation devices that enhance personal well-being. - **Sensory Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing sensory technology to create immersive and interactive meditation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guided Relaxation Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxation-device.md) - [Tangible Connected Meditation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperice-core.md) - [Digital Meditation Service Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-companion.md) - [Biofeedback Meditation Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhyana-meditation-ring.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Anti-Distraction Meditation Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-timer.md) - [Light-Based Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp.md) - [Non-Digital Meditation Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morphe-meditation-device.md) - [Wearable Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one.md)