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Program/Course - to promote improved wellbeing

Place Virtual Reality Mindfulness

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About this service

Place presents a series of virtual reality (VR) mindfulness practices to provide an alternative way of learning mindfulness skills. The environment in place is in three dimensions which helps reduce distractions, boredom and discomfort sometimes present in traditional meditation exercises.

This service may help:

  • Develop mindfulness skills to improve wellbeing
  • VR mindfulness can help you get started with mindfulness practice
  • Can be used with a VR headset, mobile phone or computer

Cost

Free

Age group

18 years and over

Availability

24/7

Duration

1 day or One-off service

Engagement

Self-guided

Therapy framework

Other
Guidelines
Research suggests that using Place increased mindfulness and positive emotions, while addressing challenges of mindfulness practice via an immersive sensory environment and reducing mind-wandering.