# LiDAR-Equipped Yoga Mats The Conceptual 'Solelp' Interactive Yoga Mat Gamifies Practice By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-yoga-mat References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/06/this-interactive-yoga-mat-turns-stretching-into-a-game-gives-users-daily-motivation-to-exercise/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The humble yoga mat has been given a tech-focused overhaul with the conceptual 'Solelp' interactive yoga mat that identifies ways in which it can be upgraded with some of the latest features and functions. Designed by Minj Co., the yoga system consists of the [smart mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merach) itself along with a camera-equipped bar, interactive handles and an accompanying smartphone app. The bar makes use of [LiDAR technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar) to scan the user as they practice to help them maintain better body posture and provide real-time feedback. The conceptual 'Solelp' interactive yoga mat could help to dramatically reduce the occurrence of injuries sustained by yogis who practice from home and make it far more suitable for [solo practitioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga) to optimize their form from their living space. Image Credit: Minj Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Yoga Mats:** LiDAR technology can be integrated into yoga mats to scan users and provide feedback, improving body posture and reducing injuries - **Smart Home Yoga Devices:** Devices such as interactive handles and smartphone apps can be utilized to enhance the solo yoga practice experience - **Gamification of Yoga Practice:** Interactive yoga mats can be designed to gamify the yoga experience, making it more enjoyable and encouraging consistent practice ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment:** Fitness equipment manufacturers can incorporate LiDAR technology to create smart yoga mats and other interactive devices to enhance the consumer yoga experience - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can enter the yoga space by creating interconnected devices such as interactive handles and smartphone apps to elevate the solo yoga practice experience - **App Development:** Software developers can create gamified yoga practice apps that incorporate real-time feedback and posture analysis to encourage consistent practice and reduce injuries ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Fitness Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat.md) - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Connected Stress Relief Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-mat.md) - [Foldable Fitness Mat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sculpt-society-x-stakt-mat.md) - [Sleek Workout Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mirror.md) - [Sensory Relaxation Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idiya-smart-lamp.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md)