# Yoga-Promoting Seating The ZenCircus Chair is a Serene Piece of Fitness Furniture By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zencircus-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/09/meditation-chair/) & [kevin-geffroy](http://www.kevin-geffroy.com/index.html) The ZenCircus chair offers a welcomed change from the [fitness-inspired furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko) cropping up in the industry lately. While it also promotes health and movement, the ZenCircus chair does so in a simple and serene manner. In place of a bold and masculine design, this suspended seat is soft and feminine. Nevertheless, its [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1) makes it perfect for any gender. Designed by Kévin Geffroy, Caroline Kermarrec and Alexia Moisan, the ZenCircus chair also encourages more organic exercises encouraged from such practices as yoga and gymnastics. Its circular shape and extendable fabric molds to the user as she or he stretches and balances in various poses. The ZenCircus chair can be used for hardcore workouts or more meditative exercises. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fitness-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create furniture designs that combine fitness and aesthetics to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Organic Exercise:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop products that encourage more natural and movement-based workouts, such as yoga and gymnastics. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design furniture with a minimalist approach that appeals to a broad range of genders and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce seating options that integrate fitness components to meet the growing demand for health-promoting furniture. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop products that facilitate organic exercise and promote overall well-being in the health and fitness industry. - **Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create furniture designs that embrace minimalism and cater to a diverse customer base, transcending traditional gender norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Exercise-Friendly Gym Ball Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corefitball-pro.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Slick Ultra-Comfortable Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-chair1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Meditation Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-meditation-chair.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Meditation Wood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipassa.md)