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Top 10 Meditation Tools To Help You Achieve A Zen Mental State

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Look, I know life can get hectic and work can be super exhausting, which can be brutal for our mental health. Taking care of our mental well-being has never been more essential, considering how chaotic life can get. As much as we tend to pay attention to our physical well-being, it’s time to do the same for our mental health. Meditation can really help you unwind, release stress, and create an overall tranquil mindset. Although if you’re anything like me, sitting still without a single thought in your head can seem damn near impossible! Hence we’ve curated a collection of innovative gadgets to help you master the art of meditation. From a meditation headset designed by Layer to a battery-free aroma diffuser – these inventive product designs are all you need to inculcate meditation sessions into your daily routine! Start your day or end it on a peaceful and tranquil note. You can thank us later!

1. Japanese Lantern Candle

Designed to look like a traditional Japanese ‘chouchin’ lantern, this pretty Japanese lantern candle has an interesting pillar shape and is essential for your bedroom or bathroom on the days you decide to give yourself some much-needed me-time and pampering. The lantern has a soothing and aesthetic appearance.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Japanese lantern candle provides a contemporary and modern take on an iconic Japanese design. It has a minimalist design that lets it seamlessly merge with any modern living space perfectly and emits a relaxing glow that will instantly make you feel at ease, and help you enter a meditative state.

What we like

  • Since the wax is non-melting, it creates a lovely clarity on the candle

What we dislike

  • The candle is a fire hazard, so you need to use it carefully around kids and pets

2. ASMR Zen Ball

This little compact ball is called the ASMR Zen Ball, and it perfectly fuses natural and engineered elements to create a space-inspired design that provides a calming and relaxing experience to its users. The nifty little product has a meteorite-inspired porous surface that functions as an excellent absorbent surface for your aroma oils, which helps create a meditative experience for you.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Zen Ball is made from genuine volcanic stone and matte aluminum alloy, which lets it double up as a fidget toy, creating an interactive experience, where users can connect with the natural energy of the earth.

What we like

  • The Zen Ball also doubles up as a fidget toy, which provides sensory stimulation

What we dislike

  • The ball could get rolling due to accidental bumps when not attached to its base

3. Rin Harmony Incense Holder

The Rin Harmony Incense Holder lets you enjoy the smoky and relaxing aroma of your favorite incense stick, letting you calm down, irrespective of where you are. The holder is built from natural walnut wood, and it serves as a storage space for the incense sticks, as well as a base for the burning incense.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The brass plate functions as a safe space to hold the lit stick, and a matching cover lets you snuff out the flame, while also making sure that the ashes don’t fly around.

What we like

  • Dual-functional design with a minimal form
  • Great companion for your calming exercises and meditation

What we dislike

  • The holder only allows one incense to be lit at a time, so the reach of the aroma is limited

4. LightVision Meditation Headset

Designed by Layer Design, the LightVision meditation headset is an interesting innovation with an array of LED lights that create a layer of magic to the natural visual feed of the user. It transforms natural videos into a sequence of biomorphic patterns, which are visible to the closed eyes.

Why is it noteworthy?

The patterns are visible as an ever-changing kaleidoscope of sequences that trigger the brain’s “frequency-following response”.  This results in a distraction-free state of mind letting you meditate and unwind.

What we like

  • An ergonomic form that is comfortable on the face and eyes

What we dislike

  • Meditating with the help of screens may result in tired eyes if you’re using them for long periods of time

5. Battery-free Aroma Diffuser

If you’re in the mood to meditate, then this battery-free aroma diffuser is your perfect companion. It lets you take a deep and relaxing breath without causing any kind of harm to the environment. When you use the battery-free aroma diffuser, you harness the power of a single candle as it uses simple science and physics.

Click Here to Buy Now: $249

Why is it noteworthy?

As its name signifies, the diffuser doesn’t need any batteries or external power source to operate. It only uses the heat of a single candle to spread some amazing aromatic scents. Made from sustainable materials, the diffuser has a minimalist and eco-friendly design philosophy.

What we like

  • Built from recyclable materials
  • Compatible with all kinds of essential oils

What we dislike

  • Since the diffuser lacks electric controls, it is tough to adjust the intensity of the aroma

6. Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set

Named the Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set, this little design induces relaxation as it recreates the smell and lovely experience of a mesmerizing outdoor fire. It perfectly captures all the scents, smells, and memories of a memorable outdoor fire, but within the comfort of your own home, without the dangers of a large outdoor fire.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The wood collected for the diffuser is from branches that were meant to be thrown away. They give off a distinct warm smoky steel when they are burnt on the stainless steel mini oven, emitting a comforting and serene aroma.

What we like

  • You can use the diffuser as a heating or cooking stool by adding a piece of solid wood, making it a distinct multifunctional design

What we dislike

  • Requires small pieces of wood, can’t be used with larger pieces of wood

7. Stress-free Aroma Diffuser

Meet the Stress-free Aroma Diffuser which helps you sit back and relax while breathing in an excellent mix of aromatic blends, that have been specially selected to soothe your mind, and help you meditate and unwind. Play some calming music, and let yourself relax with the Stress-free Aroma Diffuser.

Click Here to Buy Now: $149

Why is it noteworthy?

The Stress-free Aroma Diffuser emits a gentle breeze, which disperses the aroma evenly wherever you are sitting. It features a porcelain filter that absorbs the oil to provide a long-lasting experience.

What we like

  • The base is polished and provides an interesting contrast to the organic-looking porcelain disc, letting it function as an elegant decoration piece

What we dislike

  • Looks easily breakable and fragile, so it must be handled with care

8. The SOUL

The SOUL is an ambient sound generator with a pure all-white minimalist form factor with 8 tactile slides on the top and ambient lighting at the base of the speaker. You don’t need to connect it to your Wi-Fi, and does it come with an app, nor does it have Bluetooth.

Why is it noteworthy?

The SOUL is designed to help you calm down, and not bog you down with features, and paid subscriptions. The sliders on the top resemble tactile spherical sliders, and they let you build out your soundscape, letting you choose between different sounds, and how loud you want them.

What we like

  • The 8 sliders allow you to customize your sound, helping you focus, destress, meditate, or even fall asleep

What we dislike

  • It’s a conceptual product, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a tangible product

9. Focus

Dubbed Focus, this unique design merges an aroma diffuser and a mood lamp to form an object that will remind you of a scented candle. Focus is meant to touch your different senses, letting you unwind, and enter a soothing meditative state, where you can leave all your cumbersome worries behind.

Why is it noteworthy?

In its unlit mode, Focus resembles a small wireless speaker, but when turned on, it allows you to take a break and relax, while also encouraging you to be mindful, and helping you to focus at the task on hand.

What we like

  • Lets you take little breaks, and enjoy the present moment

What we dislike

  • It’s a concept, so we are unsure how the actual product will turn out to be

10. Gingko Smart Diffuser Lamp

This is the Gingko Smart Diffuser Lamp – it is equipped with a monolithic form that holds a fragrance diffuser in its upper half, and a compact, well-designed desk lamp in its lower half, allowing it to function as a smart dual-functional product design, that you can place on your desk or bedside table.

Why is it noteworthy?

Made from a combination of wood, copper, and frosted acrylic glass, the diffuser has an earthy warm appearance that is typically seen in most of Gingko’s products, creating a product that is minimal, calming, and surreal.

What we like

  • A portable little device that you can carry around with ease

What we dislike

  • Some people may not prefer wood as their material of choice for diffusers

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Meditation timer concept looks hi-tech and probably too distracting

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Although there are definitely a number of naysayers, meditation practices have become quite popular these days in response to the deafening busyness of the world around us. There’s no shortage of services, strategies, and gizmos advertised to help get into that state of calm, but you don’t really need most of those just to meditate. At the very least, all you need is a timer which every smartphone today has. Unfortunately, those smartphones are just too tempting once you place them in your hand, and some opt to have a standalone timer instead. This gadget concept tries to offer such a simple functionality, though with some bells and whistles that, ironically, could prove to be a source of distraction themselves.

Designer: Liudmila Andreeva

Truth be told, some people do need some prompts or guidance to get into that meditative state, which is what guided meditation apps and services try to offer. But once they get used to the process, those aids just become distracting and defeat the purpose. By that stage, all you really need is something that will cue you when it’s time to start and when you need to end the meditation. While any old timer, digital or otherwise, will suffice, why not design something that really takes that utility to the next level?

That might be the impetus behind Decima, a timer designed specifically just for meditation. Like any timer, you get to set the duration of the time and the interval of the reminders. Unlike analog timers, however, you have the ability to set the bell tones, volume, and brightness of the display. And yes, it even has a guided mode if that’s how you like to do things.

The Decima Timer concept offers these functions through easy-to-use buttons on the sides and top of the device. An LCD display on the front shows the time as well as other useful information, like the current mode or setting you’re in. LED lighting shining through the front grille adds a nice accent that makes the device look visually interesting or even mesmerizing.

Of course, your smartphone has the same features, but having a dedicated timing device saves you from the tempting distractions of your phone’s screen. That said, Decima itself might prove to be a distraction because of the multitude of buttons and settings you can play around with. The appearance of the device, while quite attractive, can also cause your eyes and mind to wander away from your meditation, defeating the purpose of what the timer is meant to accomplish.

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This cute desk gadget concept gets you into a meditative state in a more fun way

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Though there are still some who have a negative or incorrect opinion of it, meditation has become a much-recommended tool to fight off stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative mental states that, in turn, affect our health or productivity. There is even a growing business of meditation assistance services that help guide people toward a calmer state, often daily or maybe even more times in a day. Given the way these tidbits of meditation aids come in digital format, they’re often delivered through smartphones, which is a bit ironic considering these devices are often the cause of stress and distractions. Having a dedicated meditation device might sound overkill, but this rather interesting companion makes that a bit more worthwhile by showing you an adorable face to go along with your mood or the mood that you’re aiming for.

Designer: Pascal Grangier

Meditation services like Headspace and Calm are able to reach a large number of subscribers by offering their content through smartphones. It’s a very practical and convenient strategy that lets you get into a calmer head space anytime, anywhere. The drawback is that you might be tempted or distracted by the very smartphone you’re using to meditate, defeating the purpose of the exercise entirely.

The Headspace Companion is a design concept for a device that leads you into that same state in a more detached yet also more visually appealing way. It’s basically a toy-like device that stands on small feet, almost like a clock. But instead of a clock face, you get an actual digital face themed like clouds, the sun, veggies or fruits, and other objects you might not immediately associate with meditation. The style of both the device and the faces are cartoonish and almost comical, enough to bring a smile to your face every time you look at it.

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The idea is for these faces to reflect your mental state, either based on your mood (probably taken from health sensors or services connected to the device) or just how much time has elapsed since your last meditation. The faces can be gloomy or even angry, while clouds can become darker as time passes. Once you start meditation, however, the character’s face, mood, and colors lighten up as well, reflecting what should be your mental state after the process. Just like on the app, you can set how much time you want to devote to meditation using a wooden wheel timer on its side.

Admittedly, the concept leaves a lot of the technical implementation up to the imagination, since it seems to focus mostly on the visual experience more than anything else. It’s still a rather interesting meditation device that almost literally gives a face to your emotions, a visualization that might even help some people face their problems and watch the same calm reflected on their own faces.

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Floating Lakeside Pod Lets Visitors Meditate to the Sound of Water and Nature

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You don’t need ASMR audio of waterfalls and babbling brooks when your yoga center is literally floating on a lake!

Say hello to the Lakeside Meditation Pod, an outdoor space designed by Sri-Lankan architect Thilina Liyanage, to allow yoga practitioners to meditate amidst nature. The pod showcases an almost egg-like shape, putting you in the womb of mother nature, with enough ornate decorations to really give the space a distinct aesthetic. Some would even compare it to a conch shell, which is known to have a high significance in Hindu tradition for its ability to generate the frequencies of the “Om” chant often associated with yoga and meditation.

Designer: Thilina Liyanage

The meditation pod sits on the edge of a lake, hovering above the water’s surface with enough open area to let people view their surroundings. To enter the pod, one needs to climb up a short flight of stairs that leads to the pod’s small floor, which can easily accommodate up to 5 people and one instructor.

The upper view of the pod shows its construction, using two halves that join together to form a vertical seam. Liyanage is known for his biophilic approach to design, with liberal use of natural materials, and the meditation pod falls well within the architect’s style guide. The meditation pod uses a combination of wood and composite paneling, with detailing on the roof to give the pod an almost Faberge egg-like appeal. There’s even an exit facing the lake, for people looking to take a dip after a refreshing yoga session!

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This Cone-shaped Chair amplifies the sounds of the river in front of it to help you calm down

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The chair’s unique design works the same way cupping your hands around your ear helps you hear better. Dubbed the Amplification Of The Senses Chair, this unique piece of public furniture can be found placed along the banks of the Han River in Seoul. Designed to be a place where citizens can go for a moment of reflection, relaxation, and tranquility, the chair’s unique design gathers sounds from around the river and channels them toward your ears, creating a unique ASMR experience that helps relax and rejuvenate you. “This river is one of the few places to feel nature in this polluted city,” said designer Eun Whan Cho, who was commissioned to make the chairs by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. “When we sit on these chairs, the sounds of trees and rivers are amplified,” he adds. The megaphone-shaped backrest of the chair not only heightens your sense of hearing but also blocks out your peripheral vision, allowing you to completely focus on what’s in front of you and helping your mind drown out any distracting thoughts and emotions.

Designer: Eun Whan Cho (Mootaa)

The chair’s clever design turns sitting into a much more intense activity by enhancing your hearing in a way that makes you concentrate on the tranquility of nature. Doing a much better job at boosting your focus and reducing your stress than any lo-fi playlist on YouTube possibly ever could, the bench acts as a place where you go to give your mind a break. You’re surrounded by nature, fresh air, the smell of grass, and the sounds of water rippling, birds chirping, and tree branches rustling in the wind.

The chair’s focus on nature is dual-fold. Not only does it physically help you connect with nature, it’s entirely made from recycled plastic waste too. Waste around Seoul is gathered, cleaned, and pulverized into tiny chips of colored plastic that are then bound with a resin and applied on large molds. Once the resin cures, the massive pieces are de-molded and assembled to form the chairs. Each chair removes a significant amount of plastic from entering landfills or becoming ‘nature’s problem’. In a way, the chair’s purpose, as well as its construction both, have a cleansing effect. The chair’s design cleanses the environment of plastic, and sitting on it helps cleanse the human’s mind of any distracting thoughts!

Each bench is meticulously hand-cast by applying a resin-suspended composite of recycled plastic chips onto large molds.

Plastic waste for the chairs began being collected in 2018, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to manufacture and install the chairs on the promenade around the Han River by 2026.

The Amplification Of The Senses Chair is a Silver Winner of the A’ Design Award for the year 2022.

The materials that make up the bench are obtained by crushing plastic waste in Seoul.

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Amplify the zen with this meditation chair inspired by the Tibetan singing bowl

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As anyone who has ever been stressed and wants to have a temporary escape from what stresses them (which is most likely everyone), a meditation or quiet room is probably something you’d like to have. But not everyone can have a spare room at home or in the office. But what if it was just a chair that you can put in the corner and give you space to get a bit of tranquility. And what if you could even get some “natural” music to go along with your de-stressing time?

Designer: Lee Ye Chan

The “Goyo” chair is an avant-garde-looking piece of furniture that gives you a space for tranquility in the middle of a busy and stressful day. It’s actually inspired by the traditional singing bowls we see Tibetan monks use for their meditation practices and special rituals. It does look like a bowl with its rounded steel shape that will enclose you and give you the calming and healing qualities associated with the bowls.

The bowl shape of the chair is punctuated by a smooth, maple wood seat and stand. The round seat is meant to engulf you and keep away all the distractions that may be bringing you stress and pain. The backrest and the seat are also angled and contoured to make it more comfortable for you to sit there and meditate and experience the healing qualities it may bring to you. You can actually strike the bowl if you want the soft, rippling sounds to resonate.

Design-wise, it does look like it belongs in a museum or in a temple. The product renders make it seem like the chair is not that comfortable but since it’s meant to be a meditation chair, surely the actual product is meant to bring relaxation and comfort. Given that it’s one of my dreams to have somewhere I can escape to in the middle of a busy day, this seems to be something I’d like to add to our office.

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Desktop Mars Zen Garden: Interplanetary Peace

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Originally created as places for monks to meditate on Buddha’s teachings, Zen gardens have been miniaturized and available in desktop versions for quite some time now. Just not in interplanetary form, like this Mars Zen Garden available from Uncommon Goods. The desktop meditation garden features a 10″ diameter resin tray, red sand, lava rocks, a tiny astronaut and Sojourner rover, and a rake for making patterns. I am going to have so much fun relaxing and not working!

The copper-finish nickel rake features one end for raking and the other for creating craters from meteorite impacts. How realistic. Of course, if they wanted to make it even more realistic, it should come with some alien mini-figures as well. Stop hiding the truth, NASA!

I remember I had a miniature Zen garden in high school to help calm my nerves from the high stress of youth (little did I know!), but my cat Bill eventually knocked it off my desk, and all the sand got lost in the carpet. I suppose I should just be thankful he didn’t decide to use it as a litter box instead. At least there’s that.

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The world’s first Yoga-friendly cushion ensures you have perfect form while meditating

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The Float Meditation Cushion’s unique design bases itself on human ergonomics, with a form that’s purpose-driven to help you sit comfortably in popular yoga positions like the easier version of the lotus pose (padma asana) and the kneeling asana (vajra asana). The cushion’s molded design and foam construction provide just the right blend between rigidity and comfort, allowing you to meditate for longer without those aching ankles and knees.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Designed to be the ‘ergonomic office chair’ equivalent of meditating, Float guides your body into the right position, ensuring your limbs and hips are postured the way they need to be, and your spine is perfectly straight – unlike with yoga mats where your spine ends up slouching most of the time.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

The benefits of cross-legged sitting and seiza kneeling go back centuries to Indian and Japanese times. It’s well known that both these postures do wonders for digestion, while also boosting body/joint flexibility and blood flow. They both help develop good posture, boost focus, relieve anxiety, and restore energy levels. While for first-timers, sitting in those postures for longer hours can result in aching joints, the Float Meditation Cushion eases you into them, allowing you to sit on any surface, no matter how hard, in complete comfort.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

The Float Meditation Cushion comes with an intuitive form that’s easy to use and equally easy to carry, thanks to the strategically-placed cutout on it that doubles as a handle. About as portable as your average yoga mat, the Float Meditation Cushion focuses its entire efforts on good posture while meditating (or even sometimes when you’re not). The cushion supports seating and seiza (kneeling) positions, and also comes with a magnetic attachment that snaps to the back of the cushion, extending its backrest for even more lumbar support.

Available in 2 different sizes, each cushion comes formed from 100% polyurethane foam tested at a rating of 85 for ‘medium softness’ on the Foam Shore Durometer, with the ability to easily take up to 300lbs in weight. Each cushion is then clad with a 400g polyester fabric that’s given a micro-suede texture that feels good against the skin. Made to be thicker than your average cushion cover, the fabric is abrasion-resistant for durability and is even water-repellent, so you can just wipe the sweat off once you’re done… although given how refreshingly comfortable this cushion is designed to be, we won’t fault you for not wanting to get up!

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Float ergonomic cushion makes meditation a more uplifting experience

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There are many touted benefits to meditation, both psychological and even physiological, but very few people actually adopt the practice, let alone stick to it. Similar to the advice about eating vegetables, it’s easier said than done, and many people find it difficult to maintain focus for even a few minutes. Locking yourself up in a room might be relatively easy, but finding a comfortable position and a comfortable seat is actually harder than it sounds. And just like with eating vegetables, what you need is some special ingredient that will make the experience more enjoyable. This meditation cushion is that special sauce that will make you feel like you’re peacefully floating among the clouds.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Most advice for those just starting out with meditation involves simply using what’s already there, like a comfortable chair or even a floor cushion. The suggestion is meant to assure beginners that you don’t need any special or expensive equipment to get started, removing part of their hesitation to even try meditating. That said, the common advice also takes for granted that not all seats are properly designed to induce a relaxed state needed for meditation, and if you’re not careful, you could even cause some injury to your body in the process.

But if you think that the solution involves some hi-tech chair with fancy and confusing features, you might be shocked at how unassuming and nondescript the Float cushion actually looks. Its simplicity not only belies the intelligence of its design but also matches the spirit of the activity itself. It doesn’t look visually overwhelming and doesn’t get in your way, allowing you to focus on finding inner peace while your body remains comfortable and protected.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

Part of Float’s magic is its rather irregular form, specially designed to support the lower back and keep the shoulders upright while sitting on the ground during meditation. It might also not look like it, but the cushion supports the two most common seating positions during meditation, sitting crossed-leg or kneeling in Seiza form. In both cases, the form of the cushion guides the proper position of the legs so that no nerves, blood vessels, or joints are compressed, which could lead to discomfort and injury.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

It might also not look like it, but the cushion is actually made from high-quality molded viscoelastic memory foam that is comfortable to sit on but still manages to keep its shape for a very long time. This is no trivial feature because it means that the Float won’t be finding its way into landfills far longer than typical cushions. You can have peace of mind knowing that you aren’t contributing to the world’s trash problem while you try to achieve inner peace.

Its surface is covered with a furniture-grade 100% polyester fabric that uses a micro-suede texture to give it a premium feel. It isn’t all just looks, though, as the material is durable as well as stain and water-resistant. That means it should survive an accident outdoors, but if you really need to pick it up to transfer locations quickly, the hallow cutout makes it a breeze to carry the cushion.

You might not need specialized equipment to get started on meditation, but even experts know what a big difference a comfortable and ergonomic seat could make. With its simple yet ingenious design, high-quality materials, and stylish looks, the Float Meditation Cushion will make you look forward to every meditation session. Who knows? You might not even want to get up anymore because of how much it makes you feel like you’re floating on cloud nine.

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Yves Behar & Dr. Deepak Chopra collaborated on the IRIS meditative pod design to create quiet moments in busy places

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The Iris pod is a meditation space designed by the likes of Deepak Chopra and Yves Behar for people to have a place for a quiet respite in crowded areas.

Working from home has introduced many changes to office culture. The need for productive collaboration and communication has been emphasized, leading many to address the shortcomings of their company’s specific culture in ways that bring about effective change for mutual benefit.

Designers: Deepak Chopra, Yves Behar, fuseproject for OpenSeed

Weaving more purposeful rest breaks into the workday has been one such change in today’s workforce, inspiring many employees to seek out meditative and quiet moments throughout their workdays. Spurred by the cultural shift, OpenSeed joined forces with alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, design studio fuseproject, and designer Yves Behar to launch Iris, a series of meditation pods meant to provide moments of calm in high-traffic areas, like the office.

Providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of collaborative workspaces, the Iris meditation pod completely shuts the outside world away so you can find some peaceful respite in its nest-like interior. Even a recent study showed that meditating in an Iris pod during the workday leads to more productive workflow, increasing effectiveness and amplifying meditative benefits. Inside, Iris achieves optimal meditative conditions through essential oils, integrated sound and light technology, as well as guided meditations. Partnering with Deepak Chopra in advisory and content, every aspect of the Iris pod is designed by those who understand meditation in its rich history and ever-changing complexities.

Constructed from sustainable materials, the Iris pod’s exterior is comprised of felt panels to block out about 60-70% of outside sounds. Ideally, the Iris pod will be positioned in its own quiet space, taking up only 100 square feet at most, requiring only one 20 amp electrical outlet for operation. In addition, each pod comes with a WiFi-enabled tablet that uploads and updates new meditation content.

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