Posted By Simon Montford on Oct 17, 2014
The Yoga SmartMat provides guidance to enable the user to strike all the right poses (voguing is optional). Yoga is all about balance and core strength so posture is paramount. According to the makers we all have a hard time balancing when we need to stay still and composed. This is why Yoga teachers constantly adjust students during Yoga sessions.
The SmartMat attempts to do the exact same thing. After the initial measurements are completed, SmartMat then takes you through a series of "baseline" poses. This is to determine what your individual abilities and limitations are. For example, in Downward Dog some can place their heels on the ground. For others, this option is just not available. SmartMat will learn these things about you and your practice in the baseline calibration setting so that it can give you intelligent and practical feedback during the heat of your sessions. The SmartMat is ideal if you want to practice yoga at home. It's not just people who love yoga, pets do too or maybe they just love annoying their owners. See for yourself - check out the video below.
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Olive is a very genuine attempt at making a bracelet that is more of a lifestyle product compared to existing, more functional looking, fitness trackers like Fuelband, FitBit, Jawbone etc. It is OliveLab's attempt to grab the attention of more fashion-conscious consumers. Apart from looking good, Olive's primary goal is to detect the physiological signs of stress and help guide you to utilize and control your breath over time. Mindful breathing is a fundamental tool for conquering stress.
Preorder: Indiegogo
Darma is the world's first smart cushion that monitors your posture, sitting habits, stress level, and coaches you to sit better. Recent studies have linked sedentary behaviour (measured by time spent sitting) to higher rates of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Physical inactivity is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. and the fourth in the world. Things aren't much better in the UK! Darma uses novel sensor technology and algorithms to offer actionable guidance to improve posture, balance sitting time and reduce stress.
Preorder: Kickstarter
Preorder: Indiegogo
Olive is a very genuine attempt at making a bracelet that is more of a lifestyle product compared to existing, more functional looking, fitness trackers like Fuelband, FitBit, Jawbone etc. It is OliveLab's attempt to grab the attention of more fashion-conscious consumers. Apart from looking good, Olive's primary goal is to detect the physiological signs of stress and help guide you to utilize and control your breath over time. Mindful breathing is a fundamental tool for conquering stress.
Preorder: Indiegogo
Darma is the world's first smart cushion that monitors your posture, sitting habits, stress level, and coaches you to sit better. Recent studies have linked sedentary behaviour (measured by time spent sitting) to higher rates of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Physical inactivity is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. and the fourth in the world. Things aren't much better in the UK! Darma uses novel sensor technology and algorithms to offer actionable guidance to improve posture, balance sitting time and reduce stress.
Preorder: Kickstarter
Calm.com, is a great app to help you relax. You will hear a soothing voice instructing you, so you can focus on doing nothing but concentrate on your breath and clearing your mind of negative and stressful thoughts. You can select how long you would like the session to last. You can also choose the scenery.
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Lumo Lift tracks your posture, steps, distance and calories. With its magnetic clasp and small size, Lift can be worn as a piece of jewellry or hidden under your clothes and vibrates when you slouch.
For Sale: lumobodytech.com
Muse is a brain sensing headband and brain fitness tool that helps you do more with your mind, and more with your life, by helping you learn to manage stress, stay calm, and stay focused. It claims to improve your physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. See and feel improvements in your mental state in areas such as focus, composure, productivity, motivation, and emotional intelligence.
For Sale: choosemuse.com
For Sale: iTunes and Play
Lumo Lift tracks your posture, steps, distance and calories. With its magnetic clasp and small size, Lift can be worn as a piece of jewellry or hidden under your clothes and vibrates when you slouch.
For Sale: lumobodytech.com
Muse is a brain sensing headband and brain fitness tool that helps you do more with your mind, and more with your life, by helping you learn to manage stress, stay calm, and stay focused. It claims to improve your physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. See and feel improvements in your mental state in areas such as focus, composure, productivity, motivation, and emotional intelligence.
For Sale: choosemuse.com
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