I have done some meditation retreats in Thailand, different types, including hardest ones like Goenka's. The state I would get in after 3 days and 30 hours of sitting meditation is similar to what I get in with a 15 min session on Lumenate. I'm not sure how it's possible but it just does. That's what made me love this app.
Really wanted to like this app as I have aphantasia (inability to see in my minds eye) and honestly the first night I was really excited as I was seeing colors and patterns which I have never experienced. I felt the same way after the second night but the next day I had severe eye strain pain that turned into a 2 day migraine with nausea. I realize this can be a side effect and the program isn't suitable for everyone, unfortunately I'm part of that group. Cool idea though if it works for you!
I do enjoy buying applications to ones that I'll use but I refuse to use subscription-based services. all these subscription-based services add up. too bad cuz I like your app. but it'd be much happier paying one fixed price for a specific version with specific content. I get it, you're here to make money but sell new downloadable content if you want to make it continued income stream.
The introduction tutorial was easy to follow and it felt amazing. Interested, I paid for a month subscription. Did 10 mins of Befriending Sleep next and had a truly profound experience. I do not exaggerate when I say that I was in tears and against a vibrant field of green all I could feel, say and hear was, "So Much Love". Thank you. Respectfully if I may, the only thing I could see that you may consider is the ability to edit journal entries and of course, more content lol. Well done.
I am so glad I took a years membership to this App. I have real trouble falling asleep, even when I am completely exhausted. But, with Lumenate, especially the "Drift off" session, the soothing music and pulse flashing lights, I fall asleep. I do wish it went on longer than 20 minutes. But all I do is put it on twice if once doesn't do the job. One thing I'd change would be that, a bit like YouTube Premium, I can put my phone screen off. But when I do that with Lumenate, it stops the App.
I have tried and used several wellbeing and meditation apps, but saw an advert for Lumenate and gave it a try. There is an introduction and a free demonstration experience, and after using this a few times was amazed and surprised at the experience. I downloaded the full version to try some of the other many sessions. Some actually make me fall asleep, whilst others make me feel energised - like at the end of a live gig. Great app, but at the moment cost of living prevents me from subscribing
I've been using this for several months now, on average 2 or 3 times a week. I know I've not explored the programmes enough and should really be more adventurous. I find it effective for calming my overactive mind (possible ADHD, but not diagnosed) when I take my near-daily afternoon siesta. I only use the Drift Off programme. I usually set it 20 minutes, spend 5 minutes with thoughts racing and thinking "damn, it's not going to work this time" then wake after 10 minutes feeling refreshed!
As someone who meditates almost daily with the intent of reaching an altered state this app helped kick me into that state almost instantly, nothing has helped achieve that so quickly and with the addition of helping journey in a way I've never done before. Definitely recommend if you're experienced with meditation and if not the voice over can help with that getting started. It didn't work as well for my spouse who doesn't meditate as often as I do but he did enjoy the flashy colors.
It does take me out of my head, by keeping me in my head, oddly enough so that's nice. Thing is, I'm a hypnotist and I'm used to both having and inspiring very vivid waking dreams in trance. This doesn't manage that at all, for whatever reason. It's overload but the deepening and guidance is lacking to non-existent. Perhaps that's not what it's supposed to do and, if that's the case, it works pretty well.
I have aphantasia and am auDHD and can never get my head to quiet down. This app helps me see colors and shapes and scenes with my eyes closed that I wasn't able to before and it quiets my mind, something I was never able to do with regular meditation. I highly recommend paying for the full service, to me it is worth it.
