About The Project
Dhyāi Sparsá is an immersive meditative device that is worn as a glove on the hand. The glove has vibrating points embedded on the chakra points on the palm, that help in the chakra meditation process.
Chakra based meditation is an age-old Indian tradition, which helps to soothe the mind, increase productivity, and has multiple other benefits. Traditionally located along the spine towards the brain, chakras are present in different parts of our body like our palms, feet, joints etc. Each point has its own benefits and is signified with a colour, form and raaga (sound tone).
This project is an extension of the Dhyai Drishti, which was a touch based Chakra meditative experience, using visuals and sound.
Experience Video
Circuit Diagram
Palm View
Top View
Process
The project was developed using Arduino and Processing. A simple touch mutton was created using two conductive surfaces demonstrated on the right.
I developed a version that has an LED matrix embedded on the top of the hand to visually indicate, others which Chakra the user is meditating on. The LED matrix changed pattern according to the symbol of the activated chakra. However, after further contemplation, I decided, that meditation being a personal activity, I would not want to broadcast, the chakra to others, than the actual wearer, and hence removed it from ur final prototype. However, coding the LED matrix was an interesting experience. The code can be seen here
Circuit implementation on palm side
Circuit stitch with conductive thread