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Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by aliabramovitz »

jabb wrote: post #8
aliabramovitz wrote: post #4

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Hey! You're so right and we are working on making a demo available on the website - but in the meantime, let me just share one we have in our system -- here ya go: https://docsend.com/view/hxra3rnfevsytg4v

I like the approach, but find the choice of music and the constant speaking of the instructor distressing. Nothing for me in this format.

That's totally fair. The music style in this early stage is geared at people who enjoy this kind of popular music. In the future we will be expanding to have different styles of music as well. But certainly, we aren't trying to replace traditional meditation - so for anyone who is more aligned with more traditional meditation music and less verbal guidance - I honestly think there are some amazing resources already out there. Our hope is that we can provide a new style that resonates for people who the more traditional sounds and guidance levels don't click for. Very much appreciate your honest feedback!

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by aliabramovitz »

andy_ppp wrote: post #12

I go to your page, cannot find a video of what it is immediately and then left. I think a lot of people like a video to show them what to expect with most startups these days!

Totally agree! We are just starting out so haven't been able to get a video on our website yet - but you read my mind cuz we are working on that as we speak! Here is a video describing "what it is": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyuh0cQjKSU

and for a demo of the class - here is this one as well: https://docsend.com/view/hxra3rnfevsytg4v

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by beaconstudios »

aliabramovitz wrote: post #10
beaconstudios wrote: post #6

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Thanks for your response! That's interesting - I suppose the beat can form an external point of focus, like trataka/fixed-point meditation, investing your focus into one thing so that the route to self-awareness is noticing when your attention gets pulled off of that subject and onto to something internal like a thought or emotion. I wish you the best of luck!

Exactly! Would love your feedback on our product if you feel like checking it out!

I'm afraid I don't think my feedback on the experience itself would be very helpful as I'm quite outside your target audience - it's not something I'd personally go for, having gotten over the hurdle you're addressing quite a few years ago.

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by aliabramovitz »

beaconstudios wrote: post #14
aliabramovitz wrote: post #10

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Exactly! Would love your feedback on our product if you feel like checking it out!

I'm afraid I don't think my feedback on the experience itself would be very helpful as I'm quite outside your target audience - it's not something I'd personally go for, having gotten over the hurdle you're addressing quite a few years ago.

Ah that's wonderful! So glad to hear that. You don't need us then :)

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by schience »

I love Chorus! I encountered it in the workplace and it blew my mind. The holotropic breathing thing makes me slightly hallucinate. Which is perfect for a work day.

I think it was a good fit with the move to remote world, having a community of people to mediate with - think they have grown a ton. I have friends who like that better. Personally I find myself a little lazy to show up - giving myself some space for that and look forward to in person classes again.

Also love these hackernews comments that seem negative/not understanding.. reminds me of the dropbox snark! Strong signal ladies, keep it up!

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by mwetzler »

I started doing Chorus meditation at Twilio prior to the pandemic and let me tell you it was WILD. My first session, I experienced a full body high and I was hooked. My mood after these sessions was fantastic. I was relaxed, confident, and my perspective felt so clear. I let go of all those meetings and tasks that were cluttering my day but didn't matter, and thought about the big picture.

In some sessions, I found myself weeping, processing grief I didn't realize I had been holding onto. In others, I had intense visual experiences like sinking to the bottom of the ocean or dissolving into the earth, which helped me to let go of things outside of my control. In another session, I connected with a deep desire to have another child, and decided it was time to do that. I would describe my chorus experiences as relaxing, fun, important, profound, and psychedelic.

I'm one of those people who found meditation frustrating and "not really doing anything", but had a completely different experience with Chorus. I was also really skeptical when a friend first described Chorus to me. I thought "Isn't listening to loud music the opposite of meditation!? That sounds cheesy." I was quickly won over. I encourage anyone with even a slight interest to try it. If you really lean into the experience and let go of your expectations, you might be very surprised at what can happen!

Re: Launch HN: Chorus Meditation (YC W21) – Meditation for Non-Meditators

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Post by mwetzler »

jabb wrote: post #8
aliabramovitz wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey! You're so right and we are working on making a demo available on the website - but in the meantime, let me just share one we have in our system -- here ya go: https://docsend.com/view/hxra3rnfevsytg4v

I like the approach, but find the choice of music and the constant speaking of the instructor distressing. Nothing for me in this format.

that's what I thought at first too, but tried it anyway and it was great shrug
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