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PAUSE — A relaxation and meditation app by ustwo

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Sway by PAUSE is an ‘interactive meditation’ experience. It uses your phone to track movement and provides feedback to help you gain focus and improve your attention.

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Ryan Hoover
It seems that meditation apps are the new to-do apps. Everyone's making one. That said, PAUSE's approach is much different from the others I've seen. I'm interested to give it a try, especially since ustwo is behind it (they make rad things).
Darren J Smith
Just played with Pause, this is fantastic. Instead of just a voice guiding you (such as Calm or Headspace) where it's still easy for your mind to wander, Pause gives your motor cortex something to focus on - I have to physically do something, albeit very minimal. Will be replacing Calm with Pause for a week or so to explore the difference it makes to my meditation.
Bent Stamnes
@darrenux Yeah, this approach is unique and awesome. I really dig it (plus, I'm a real-time graphics and demoscene guy, so all of these marching squares makes my tummy tingle :) @millsustwo
Darren J Smith
Mediation or meditation? Title above =)
Kyle Richey
I like it so far! Super simple, but it did calm me down when my mind was racing.
Ben Halpern
Relaxation and mediation? Doesn't sound that relaxing.
Phillip Yang
Woah, what a unique idea. Definitely downloading this. Thanks for sharing @rrhoover.
Alex Heath
This app is pretty cool. Here's my story on its creation and a little of the science behind it: http://www.techinsider.io/pause-...
Cole Mercer
Love this, @fredrikvvallin. Any plans for an Android version?
Fredrik Wallin
That's lovely to hear, thank you @colemercer – plans and talks
Fredrik Wallin
Hey @colemercer - Just wanted to let you know that PAUSE is now available on Google Play: http://us2.co/pause-and
Micah Ghoulish
there is something supremely unique about the interaction on this app. it feels slightly unnerving to be caressing my phone with my eyes closed, but once i let go of that feeling, it truly was calming.
Dave Branson Smith
Wow this is exactly what I needed. I try to use Calm every morning and evening, and I love it, but it's too much of commitment to use in the middle of the day, and I only end up using at home in a quiet, dim room, no distractions, etc. This allows me to get into the zone (albeit not as deep, but that's ok!) with the stressful hurdle of having to have the environment be perfect for meditation. I was instantly drawn into the experience, the colors and sounds are super calming, and when it told me to close my eyes I was really excited for this app. It not only tricks you into being able to take a quick mindfulness trip in the middle of the day, but the set up -- going from the physical / visual of tracing with your finger -- is perfect for putting you in the mood for a quick meditation session. I might even use this as a set up for Calm in the mornings.
Jordan Nemrow
It is really interesting to see how they translated their research into a product. I would love to see where they started and how many iterations it took before landing on this approach. Very unique.
Fredrik Wallin
Stay tuned @nemrow – we will share a blog post soon about the project.
Grant Mac
love, love, love this.
 Ziad Tamim
Love the idea!!
Genia Mikhalchenko
so whats the difference between this and Calm @fredrikvvallin?
Fredrik Wallin
Thank you for your question @gmiinko – Mindfulness and relaxation can be approached in different ways where breathing, focusing on your body and calming settings are important parts. For PAUSE, the difference is the interaction with the mobile screen and how that focused motion triggers physiological processes in our body and it's validated effects.
Andrey
Will give it a try!
Jacob Hobbie
Whenever ustwo creates anything I get excited. They're a talented team of devs and creators. Hope this comes to Android, but I know how ustwo feels about us folk. :(
Tom Kennedy
Going to give this a bash. I've tried a few meditation/relaxation apps and haven't had much success. This looks like a fresh approach worth trying..
Andrew Torba
Bought this today, loving it!
Daniel Shaffer
Sold!
Alex Sowter
Going to give 'Calm' a rest and try this. Finally got into the habit of morning meditation