Introduced are methods and systems for a sleep pod. An occupant of a sleep pod can have a personalized sleeping experience based on an analysis of biological signals, environmental characteristics, occupant history, and other factors.

An apparatus and a method for controlling a home device using biometric information are provided. The method includes determining a reference sleep pattern among a plurality of sleep patterns based on sleep time information of a user or basic information of the user, analyzing a sleep state of the user based on biometric information of the user, comparing the reference sleep pattern with the sleep state, determining a sleep environmental condition when the reference sleep pattern is different from the sleep state, and controlling the home device based on the determined sleep environmental condition.

Referring to the drawing, there is shown a school bus (10), which has a fully renovated, empty interior with wooden floors & heightened ceilings (12), provides a sense of serene calm (12), smells pleasant (12), and a door that does not allow personal distractions (14). The invention will now be described in use, with reference to preferred embodiment. In use, the automobile (10) arrives at a business, institution, organization, school, neighborhood, event or designated side walk. Clients sign up for one of the variety of classes prior to boarding through the main door (14). Inside the vehicle (12), they experience a guided mindfulness or yoga practice. Then clients go on with their day, reaping all the benefits of consistent group mindfulness or yoga practice without deviating from their busy schedule.

Environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) are controlled to eliminate, reduce or ameliorate adverse or harmful aspects and introduce, increase or enhance beneficial aspects in order to improve a wellness or sense of wellbeing provided via the environments. Control of intensity and wavelength distribution of passive and active Illumination addresses various issues, symptoms or syndromes, for instance to maintain a circadian rhythm or cycle, adjust for jet lag or season affective disorder, etc. Air quality and attributes are controlled. Scent(s) may be dispersed. Hypoallergenic items (e.g., bedding, linens) may be used. Water quality is controlled. Noise is reduced and sounds (e.g., masking, music, natural) may be provided. Passive and active pathogen controls are employed. Controls are provided for the occupant and/or facility personnel, as is instruction, and surveys, including assessing wellness.

Portable relaxation pod. The portable relaxation pod includes a foldable exterior housing with walls, front flaps configured to close at least partially and an interior ceiling. Interior panels have acoustic foam and corrugated plastic layers. The interior panels abut the ceiling and walls. The portable seating system of a foldable chair equipped with a massage cushion is placed inside the exterior housing. A relaxation system includes an eye mask, headphones connected to an audio player and a portable foot massager, which is placed outside of the exterior housing in front of the seating system.

Portable relaxation pod. The portable relaxation pod includes a foldable exterior housing with walls, front flaps configured to close at least partially and an interior ceiling. Interior panels have acoustic foam and corrugated plastic layers. The interior panels abut the ceiling and walls. The portable seating system of a foldable chair equipped with a massage cushion is placed inside the exterior housing. A relaxation system includes an eye mask, headphones connected to an audio player and a portable foot massager, which is placed outside of the exterior housing in front of the seating system.

An external ventilation system of a capsule pod sleeping chamber that includes a wall with an exterior side that faces a communal space and an interior side that faces an interior of the capsule pod sleeping chamber. The external ventilation system further includes a duct to route first air out from the communal space to an area separated from air of the capsule pod sleeping chamber, where the duct is located between the exterior side and the interior side, and there is an aperture located on the exterior side opening into the duct.

An enclosure including one or more panels that together define a header and two generally opposing sides. The header and two generally opposing sides define a reclining pocket for receiving a body part of an individual. Each of the one or more panels includes a cushion layer and a sound absorbing layer having an interior side. The cushion layer is disposed along and at least partly overlaps the interior side of the sound absorbing layer. The sound absorbing layer exhibits a greater sound absorption coefficient than the cushion layer.

Adverse effects of pain in a premature infant, especially a very or extremely premature infant may be ameliorated by exposing the infant to stimuli comprising one or more of vertical oscillating motion simulating breathing, skin contact with an interface that mimics human skin and exposure to sounds and/or vibrations that simulate heartbeats. A device including a movable platform provides such stimuli within a neonatal intensive care incubator. The device provides simulated maternal breathing through vertical movement at a rate and speed similar to that experienced by an infant lying upon its mother's chest. It further provides simulated maternal skin interface feel as well as heartbeat sound. These simulated sensory parameters appear to have an innate calming effect upon a preterm infant that reduces the duration and severity of the infant's response to a pain event. The same stimulations may reduce occurrence of below-baseline fluctuations of brain blood oxygen content.

The Original Mind Gym is a vital mental training system. It provides a physical and mental relaxation state combined with mental messaging using research based mental programming techniques. A Zero Gravity Chair, or any other suitable chair, combines physical comfort with powerful hypnotic suggestions, brain wave technology and soothing background music. The Original Mind Gym uses The 33 Method to address multiple areas of personal development such as reducing stress and anxiety, building confidence, improving sports performance, weight loss, smoking cessation, personal and professional development. The Original mind gym has components that provide the capacity for real time face-to-face mental training at a distance.

The 33 Method mental training programs incorporate a unique combination of Sports Psychology, NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Visualization and Imagery to help athletes achieve their maximum potential.