The idea of training my brain is something that seemed entirely foreign to me. Over the past couple of years I have spent more time trying to find calm, peace amidst all the craziness that is life. I’ve tried meditation apps, DVDs and a mindfulness CD. I liked them all but found that my mind always wondered and I didn’t feel like I was really in control of what I was doing. I wondered if I was really focused or even if I was relaxed? In the end I really didn’t know and that was just the way I thought it would always be. Enter Muse a fantastic new device designed to train your brain and measure your brain waves.
Muse is a brain fitness tool that is like a heart rate monitor for your mind. Muse detects your brainwaves during a focused attention exercise the same way a heart rate monitor detects your heart rate during physical exercise. Muse then transmits that info wirelessly, via Bluetooth, to the Calm app on your smartphone or tablet. The headband is able to provide real-time data on what’s going on in your brain, whether you’re calm and relaxed or agitated and stressed out.
At first glance it looks like a futuristic device and I was skeptical that it would work the way it claimed to. I was really skeptical that you could train your brain in this way. At the same time I was excited to give it a try and see what made this product so unique. I downloaded and installed the app, and got ready to train my brain.
Right away I had difficulty getting all of the sensors to read my brain, but once I figured out I needed to move my hair then it all came together quickly. I did my introductory session and was amazed by the data just one session generated. From Calm to Neutral to Active my brainwaves indicate that I bounce back and forth between them. It appears I have a lot of work to do!
How does Muse do all of this? It features the same EEG technology used by hospitals and medical researchers, and has been tested and certified in accordance with Canadian, USA and European regulatory standards. Cool right?
This is seriously the coolest thing I have ever seen
I am sure it could cure my “mommy brain”! What an amazing looking product!
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Yes it is so cool! And, I think it would help improve relaxation and focus which in turn would be helpful!
I’ve been hearing lots about Muse the past few months and was researching It because I’m trying to meditate for a few minutes a day.
Like you, I was skeptical at first and tried just meditating on my own with the Calm app. Didn’t work so well and I wasn’t sure if I was doing it correctly so now I’m back to reading other people’s thoughts about Muse. Glad it worked for you and you like it. It’s slowly making it’s way up my “To Buy” list.
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It is really amazing – I am loving using it everyday!
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I am absolutely fascinated by this! I’ll look into it!
Wow…how neat!! I’ve been hearing about this and very intrigued by it. Definitely something to check out.
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This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen. I’ll definitely be checking it out!
Interesting I have never heard of this before. I have heard about doing “brain teasers” to keep your brain active, but nothing that actually reads your brain waves and gives you feed back. Neat idea, I will have to look into to more.
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Very neat, I had never heard of this before. Do you think with 5 young kids, I could use peace and relaxation? Right on the money!
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As much as it freaks me out to put things on my head, this looks really interesting. Anything to help calm me would be great
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This is the first I’ve heard of this but it sounds intriguing. I don’t regularly meditate but do so when the need strikes.
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I saw this on the news a few weeks ago and thought it was coolest thing. I really want to try it.
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How cool is this! I had no idea there was even a way to train your brain but I really, really want to try it out!
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What an interesting concept. I have never seen anything like this before – neat!
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This sounds like such a great product on so many levels. I love the way it is worn and I think it would be easy to forget that it was on. I’ll have to read more about this product as I think it would be a great addition to our house.
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Now this would be neat to try in our sensory overloaded world! Maybe I could learn to meditate – finally.
My wife is bi-polar, I think this would be a great tool for her to use to moniter and regulate her highs and lows.