Well-Being
mild internal vibrations void of sound for a
unique meditative experience.”
“With this project, we wish to take
guests on a meditative journey, where you
feel like floating in the matter of sound,
commanding images, sensations, that relate
to your personal history,” says Bergère. “You
don’t need to focus on a thread of thoughts:
you are effortlessly brought to follow the
audible tapestry of images and sensations.
This treatment is a completely novel way
to relax the body and the mind, bringing
mindfulness as you are transported from the
city to nature.”HAPPILY ATTACHED
For mindfulness in the office or the home,
wearables are an interesting option. Acompany receiving attention in this sector
is Spire, and its mindfulness-on-the-go
wearable product. The award-winning
device attaches to clothing tracking
breathing patterns, providing feedback
designed to enhance emotional and
cognitive mindfulness and well-being.
According to Neema Moraveji, co-
founder and chief scientist at Spire, “Due to
its unique role being under both conscious
and subconscious control, respiration acts
as a sort of gas and brake pedals for the mind
and nervous system. Conscious breathing
is the foundational technique to influence
aspects of the nervous system, including
blood pressure and heart rate.”
A result of years of scientific research,
the device employs technology and theincreasing understanding of the relationship
of breath and nervous system and benefits
that come from healthy breathing patterns.
Being constantly reminded of breathing state
automatically keeps one mindful.
The company says that Spire is the
world’s only wearable proven to reduce
stress, with plenty of stats and studies to back
up the claim. Features include a live breath
feed, daily summary with breath categories
such as calm, focused or tense. There is
also a complimentary and complementary
Boosts section of meditations and mindful
tracks from luminaries such as Deepak
Chopra. For the time-pressed, there is a 30
seconds to calm Boost, and 30 seconds to
shift Boost – perfect pre meeting.LOOK UP IN A DENSE PINE FOREST./THINKSTOCK92 AsiaSpa November/December 2017