Upmind - 自律神経・瞑想・マインドフルネス・睡眠

Upmind Inc.

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About this app

Over 2 million downloads,

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 Winner

How can we live happily?

Simply put, it's about how well we can practice creating mental space. We believe the three most important habits for this are:

1. Moderate exercise

2. Sufficient sleep

3. Mindfulness

Upmind develops its app with the hope that by supporting the development of these three habits (especially mindfulness), you can create mental space and, as a result, continue to live a happy life.

We recommend three 30-minute exercise sessions per week, more than 7 hours of sleep (the optimal amount varies by age), and 15 minutes of mindfulness daily. We understand this may be difficult at first, so we've included many features to make it easier to continue, even when you're busy, such as a 2-minute meditation guide. We encourage you to start by easily incorporating these habits and gradually deepen them.

Cherish inner peace, notice and appreciate the small joys of life.

Why not start a habit of creating mental space with the Upmind app?

In joint research with the University of Tokyo (Takizawa Laboratory), we have confirmed that the habit of mindfulness meditation using the app improves sleep quality and productivity. We aim to create a reliable app with scientifically proven effectiveness.

◆Upmind Features
【Overview】
The app includes a "Measurement" function that understands the state of your autonomic nervous system and suggests recommended improvement actions, a "Balance" function that allows you to practice mindfulness such as meditation and yoga, a "Deep Sleep" function to support falling asleep, a "Learning" function that allows you to view medical information to improve the balance of your autonomic nervous system, and a "Data" function that allows you to check the trends of measurement results and statistical information.

【Autonomic Nervous System Balance Measurement】
Measurement can be started from the + button at the bottom of the home screen. By placing your finger on your smartphone's camera, you can measure heart rate variability (fluctuations). Based on the measured heart rate variability, the app uses heart rate variability analysis technology to determine the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, comparing it to your average value and displaying a score from 0 to 100 (use this as a reference indicator of whether you have mental space). Based on your score, the app will provide advice for improving your autonomic nervous system balance.


[Mindfulness Practice]

* Meditation
Under the supervision of Masao Yoshida, Representative Director of the Mindfulness Meditation Association, we offer a variety of meditation programs. Incorporate meditation into your life and develop the habit of balancing your autonomic nervous system with the app. Many easy 2-minute meditation programs are included, allowing you to calm your mind even when you're busy or at work.


First 7 Days

5 Minutes Daily

Morning Meditation

Evening Meditation

Meditation During Work

Mind-Cultivating Meditation

Meditation to Reduce Tension, etc.


* Yoga
Under the supervision of yoga instructor Yurika Umezawa, we provide guided videos for stretching and yoga. Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine can help you maintain better mental balance. You can even incorporate 2-minute programs to relieve shoulder stiffness and lower back pain into your work breaks.

Examples: Waking up, During work, Before bed, Starting the day, Ending the day, etc.

* Music: We offer a wide variety of music in four genres: Waking up, Before bed, Concentration, and Relaxation. Listening to music that suits your mood can help you have a more comfortable day.

* Sleep Support: To have mental space, it's crucial not only to manage your daytime activities but also to get quality sleep to rest your mind (brain). We've included numerous contents to support good sleep. These include story readings narrated by former NHK newscaster Eriko Shima, and calming music for listening at night. You can listen while lying in bed to enjoy a restful sleep.

* Information for Improving Autonomic Nervous System Balance: In addition to the above content, we've included a wealth of medical information to incorporate into your routine to improve the balance of your autonomic nervous system. Simply understanding the mechanisms of stress can improve your ability to manage it. Why not learn more and apply it to your daily life?


[Data Accumulation]
Measured data (autonomic nervous system score, heart rate variability, heart rate) is accumulated within the app. Based on this accumulated data, the measurement score and suggested actions will be optimized for you.


[Integration with Health Apps]
This app can be optionally linked with Google's Health Connect app. By linking, your measured heart rate and meditation activity information can be accumulated in the Health Connect app. Furthermore, by allowing the app to read information such as steps and sleep, you can check within the app whether you are experiencing lack of exercise or sleep, or if you are in a situation that easily accumulates stress.


◆ Joint Research with the University of Tokyo
Aiming for a more reliable service backed by scientific evidence, we have been conducting joint research with the Takizawa Ryu Laboratory (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo) since April 1, 2022, to improve the effectiveness of preventing and recovering from mental health problems (depression, anxiety, insomnia). We aim not only to incorporate expert knowledge into development but also to create a reliable app with scientifically proven effectiveness.

Previous research has confirmed that habitually practicing mindfulness meditation using the app (on average, 4-5 times per week) significantly improves work productivity by approximately 17% (absolute presenteeism) and improves sleep quality (degree of insomnia) by approximately 19% (the latter was also accepted by the international peer-reviewed academic journal "BMC Digital Health").

◆ Media Coverage
Nippon Television ZIP! (May 2023)
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (June 2023)
Tarzan (June 2023)
anan (August 2023)
NEWTON (December 2023) "Autonomic Nervous System Instruction Manual" Special Feature
VERY (April 2024)
Yomiuri Shimbun (April 2024)
Hirunandesu (August 2025)...
*Only major publication records are listed.

◆ About Donations to Save the Children
Every time you meditate with Upmind, 0.5 yen will be donated to Save the Children, an international NGO operating in approximately 120 countries worldwide, and used to support children in difficult situations in Japan and around the world. Since its founding in 1919, Save the Children has been working for approximately 100 years to create a world where "children's rights" are realized, supporting children in a wide range of fields, including health and nutrition such as malnutrition and the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, as well as humanitarian aid and education. When I meditate, I often think not only about my own peace of mind, but also about creating a world where everyone can live in greater safety. Through this activity, I hope to help save many more children who will support the next generation.

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◆ Official Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/upmind_jp/

◆ About Subscriptions
By purchasing one of the various paid plans, you can use all of Upmind's features.
After your authentication is complete and your purchase is confirmed, a charge will be sent to your iTunes account.

【Plan List】
・1-Month Plan: ¥1,650
・1-Year Plan: ¥6,600

【What You Can Do with a Subscription】
All app features will be unlocked, and you will have access to all functions.

【Checking and Canceling Your Plan】
You can change or cancel your subscription at any time through your Google Play account settings.
Please note that you cannot cancel your subscription within the Upmind app. Also, please note that uninstalling the app will not cancel your plan.

[Automatic Renewal]
If you do not cancel your registered plan at least 24 hours before the renewal date, it will automatically renew at the current plan price.
You can turn off automatic renewal by going to Google Play account settings → subscriptions → Upmind → cancel.
For more details, please see the Google guide below.
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=ja

◆Supported Environment
This app is only compatible with devices with Flash and Android 12 or later.
Please note that operation on tablet devices and Android devices that do not meet the above conditions is not supported.

◆Notes
This app and service "Upmind" is a healthcare app based on simple measurement of the autonomic nervous system. It is not a medical device program and is not intended for the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of disease. It is not a substitute for a diagnosis from a medical institution, so we recommend that you consult a medical institution if necessary.

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