# Meditating Sleep Platforms Zen Guided Meditation Uses Quotes and Sounds to Help Induce Slumber By M | Published 2016-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-platform References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id1089982285?mt=8) Falling asleep can be tricky for many consumers that find their thoughts tend to race, their stresses become more prevalent or insomnia sets in when they hit their head to the pillow, which is why the Zen Guided Meditation is a helpful sleep platform to induce slumber. The app relies on [meditative techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditia), [soothing sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-sounds-meditation-calm) and inspirational quotes to help calm the mind and relax it to a state of tiredness. The platform is ideal for consumers that struggle to wind down and [fall asleep at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-aid-app). The Zen Guided Meditation app offers a substitution to watching a show before bed with a series of moving clips that highlight nature, calming activities and scenery. The clips are coupled with meditative instruction and calming music to help the consumer calm the mind and, by extension, the body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meditative Sleep Platforms:** Creating sleep platforms that incorporate meditation techniques, soothing sounds, and inspirational quotes to induce slumber. - **Substituting Entertainment with Meditation:** Developing apps or platforms that offer alternatives to watching shows or using electronic devices before bed, by providing meditative clips and calming activities. - **Nature-inspired Sleep Experiences:** Designing sleep platforms that feature nature-focused visuals, such as landscapes or natural habitats, along with relaxing sounds and music to promote relaxation and sleep. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sleep Technology:** Opportunity for sleep tech companies to develop innovative sleep platforms and apps that integrate meditation techniques and relaxing elements. - **Mindfulness and Meditation:** Expanding the market for mindfulness and meditation practices by incorporating them into sleep platforms and creating new ways to relax and induce sleep. - **Digital Entertainment:** Opportunity for digital entertainment companies to create sleep-focused platforms that provide alternatives to traditional shows and offer content centered around relaxation and mindfulness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science-Infused Sleep Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restflix-1.md) - [Mindful Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blissland.md) - [Personalized Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-meditation-app.md) - [Sleep-Inducing Music Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepinducing-music.md) - [Transformational Soundscape Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellspring-app.md) - [Sleep Aid Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset.md) - [Soothing Soundscape Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-audio.md) - [Audio-Based Meditation Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-meditation.md) - [Sleep Music Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-music-generator.md)