Polo De'Marco Magazine Issue No.23 | Page 152

Words by; Paul O’Brian Designed and engineered by the pioneers of next generation neurotechnology Interaxon, Muse S is a groundbreaking brain sensing fabric headband that brings exceptional goto-sleep experiences along with day-to-night support. The innovative device will enable you to access biofeedbackenhanced meditation in a new manner allowing you to enjoy a satisfactory sleep by developing healthy pre-sleep practices. Capitalizing on the company’s successful and award-winning variety of biofeedback and neuro devices, Muse S brings forth a highly ergonomic and versatile design accompanied by new Go-to-Sleep Journeys. Whether it is the daytime or the sun has set, Go-to-Sleep Journeys will combine biofeedback soundscapes with helpful voice guidance that deeply connects with your physiological self to deliver a meticulously personalized bedtime soundtrack. No matter how cluttered your thoughts are, you will be able to shun everything away to enjoy a good night’s sleep. Muse S is a culmination of intelligent design that is made for enhanced signal quality and better fit for a much diverse range of head sizes. The construction material is breathable and soft to provide maximum comfort while stretchable material ensures easy portability during travel. According to Chris Aimone, Cofounder and CTO of Muse: “We wanted to offer our users improved ways to hack their bedtime ritual through responsive guidance, neurofeedback and tangible data. Muse® S was designed with two key things in mind: to bring meditation to even more aspects of your life, and to take the advanced neurotechnology we are known for and compile it all into a versatile and extremely comfortable EEG headband that is optimized for a truly unique relaxation experience.” Regardless of how stressful your day was, Muse S will allow you to tuck yourself into bed with exceptional journeys like “Underwater World” and “Enchanted Forest”. With your eyes closed, you will listen to the calming voice of your chosen meditation teacher who will guide you through a stimulated and soothing journey that is especially created to take your mind off day-to-day thoughts and push you into a deep slumber. Every Go-to-Sleep Journey features a distinct soundscape, which comprises of unique sounds that mirror a variety of feedback centers including movement, heart rate, and brain activity. These unique sounds blend in real time to work collaboratively delivering a personalized soundscape that mirrors alterations in your mental and physical states. You can buy a monthly or annual Guided Meditation Subscription that comes with free access to a content library of over 300 meditations from prominent gurus. The library also includes goal-oriented Go-to- Sleep soundscapes, relaxation techniques, and meditation courses that can help you cope with stress, performance, and sleep issues. Beginners also get access to in-depth training that includes step-by-step guidance from industry veterans like Dr. Shelby Harris’s The Sleep Basics program. July 2020 Polo De’Marco