# VR Meditation Videos 'm ss ng p eces' 360-Degree Video Combines VR with Meditation Techniques By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-08-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-meditation References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40446626/the-new-wave-of-mindfulness-tech-meditation-vr) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/6/16094490/vr-meditation-experiences-mindfulness) The Brooklyn-based production company 'm ss ng p eces' is taking wellness to the next level with a new VR meditation experience. By combining a 360-degree video with the techniques of a well-known spiritual teacher, the new technology aims to bring mindfulness and relaxation to as many people as possible. The new VR meditation experience created by m ss ng p eces is an immersive session available as a 360-degree video on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maltesers-meditation), as well as a VR experience on [Daydream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-daydream-refreshers). The video itself features Jack Kornfield, the founder of [Spirit Rock Meditation Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-fitness1) in Northern California, who guides viewers through different experiences such as meditation talks, a walking meditation and a nature meditation set in the hills of Marin County. By offering immersive meditation sessions on easily accessible platforms such as YouTube, m ss ng p eces is helping to democratize access to mindfulness-supporting experiences and give consumers more ways to relax at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 35% | 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's Driving This Trend - **VR Meditation:** Virtual Reality meditation experiences are increasingly becoming more immersive and accessible to people outside of traditional meditation settings. - **360-degree Video:** 360-degree videos that provide a fully immersive experience could be utilized in a variety of industries from education to tourism. - **Innovative Wellness Technologies:** Innovation in wellness technologies such as VR meditation could potentially bring mental health care to people who are unable to access it through traditional methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** VR meditation could be integrated into traditional health and wellness practices to provide diverse mindfulness supporting experiences for patients. - **Media and Entertainment:** 360-degree videos provide an opportunity for filmmakers and content creators to offer immersive and unique content experiences for consumers. - **Education:** 360-degree videos and VR technologies have the potential to revolutionize education by providing more realistic and immersive learning experiences for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Inclusive Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roundglass-meditation-app.md) - [Mindful Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maloka.md) - [Metaverse Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolvr.md) - [Calming Meditation Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightvision.md) - [Metaverse Meditation Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alo-sanctuary.md) - [Audio-Based Meditation Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-meditation.md) - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [Calming Spatial Computing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lungy-spaces.md) - [Personalized Meditation Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-brain.md)