AsanaSense

Future Interface- Individual Project
2020

AsanaSense is a concept for a pioneering yoga assistant device and app designed to monitor pain and discomfort during yoga practice. Despite current technological limitations, AsanaSense aims to address the potential risks of injury in yoga, making it safer and more accessible. This wearable device, paired with its application, intends to mitigate yogis' fear of injury, enabling a more confident and beneficial practice. AsanaSense seeks to revolutionize yoga practice by blending safety with peace of mind, ensuring practitioners can fully embrace the benefits of yoga without compromise.

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  1. The yoga market is experiencing swift growth, with an ever-increasing community of yoga enthusiasts in China.
  2. The practice of yoga offers significant and clear benefits for physical and mental well-being.
  3. There's an upward trend in yoga-related injuries, with the most of recovery periods extending beyond 6 weeks.
  4. Even though accidental incidents account for half of the injuries, the 42.7% of injuries that are cumulative should not be overlooked.
  5. Sustaining yoga poses can often lead to a higher chance of injury.

Current research indicates that yoga can alleviate pre-existing pain, despite instances where individuals experience discomfort or sustain injuries in the process.

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