# Large-Scale Meditation Events 'The Big Quiet' Leads "Massive Meditations for Modern People" in NYC By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-quiet References: [bigquiet.nyc](http://www.bigquiet.nyc/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BLva-RvDvEf/?taken-by=thebigquiet) 'The Big Quiet' is the name of a large-scale event that aims to create a [community around meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-buddies). Often, the experience of meditating is an extremely personal one and is only a pursuit that can be taken on by an individual and their own mind. Outside of the events it puts together in urban centers, on its website The Big Quiet offers a number of resources for learning different types of meditations, as well as an [app that can be downloaded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditia) to ease one into the practice. Now that many people are beginning to see the scientific benefits of meditation, [studios, pop-up spaces and classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagree-plus) are becoming popular for those who are seeking another level of wellness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Large-scale Meditation Events:** Opportunity for organizing large-scale meditation events that create a sense of community around meditation. - **Learning Resources for Meditation:** Potential for developing online resources, apps, and classes that provide different types of meditations for beginners. - **Wellness Spaces and Studios:** Disruptive potential in the market for wellness spaces, studios, and pop-up locations that cater to those seeking a higher level of wellness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to organize large-scale meditation events and create unique experiences for attendees. - **Technology/app Development:** Potential for app developers and technology companies to create meditation apps for beginners and experienced practitioners. - **Wellness and Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness and fitness industry by incorporating meditations and creating specialized spaces for wellness activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Meditative Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-sound.md) - [Micro-Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shut-up-breathe.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Virtual Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoame-1.md) - [Personalized Meditation Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-brain.md) - [Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-places-finder.md) - [Personal Meditation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generate-meditation.md) - [Audio-Based Meditation Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-meditation.md) - [Personalized Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditia.md)