The Breathing Space

Mindfulness programs including VR breathing exercises have been shown to have a wide variety of positive impacts on individuals and the corporate culture they work in. Here are some of the results experienced when regularly using VR for corporate mindfulness training.

• Open-mindedness – Mindfulness practices, such as breathing exercises, are associated with decreased gray-matter density in the amygdala, the region of the brain that initiates a response to stress. This reduces the inclination to interpret an uncertain environment as a threat and thus react defensively. In this way, mindfulness improves mental agility.
• Boost productivity – According to scientific research from the Journal of Organizational Behavior, a walk in the park is the most effective micro-break—far more refreshing that caffeine or chatting at the water cooler. And a study in Cognition proved that micro-breaks boost productivity as they prepare the mind to move from one task to another. Training breathing exercises are a simple way to fit an effective micro-break into the work day.
• Improve retention – Studies have shown that the more relaxed we are, the better we listen and retain information. Breathing exercises are a quick way for stressed employees to relax themselves so they can better address what needs to get done.

The VR Experience

Breathing space is a collection of breathing exercises online delivered through a VR headset. The VR experience includes breathing exercises for all levels of experience. In these modules users are guided through a range of specific breathing exercises for relaxation, focus, and re-energizing. Virtual guides work with the user to guide them through the exercises , practice with them and then allow time for further practice.