Muse has me meditating 17 days straight and I look forward to my daily session. Software is great and gives instant feedback on your sessions. Way worth the price for peace of mind.
Pros: It works!
Cons: Sensors don't always make contact with long hair, Slightly uncomfortable if laying down
Ironic that I purchased Muse to relieve stress when its use is so stressful when most of the time I try to use it the headband software shows as not paired or connected even though my IPhone 6 says it is paired and connected. And if it paired once (which it did as I have had 3 sessions) it should connect every time. But it doesn't and I can't figure out why. Software glitch? All other Bluetooth devices work fine with my Iphone. The sessions themselves when it does work promise that this may be very useful if it is doing what it says it is. I find it fairly easy to get the headband fully connected tactile wise. The sounds respond quickly to disturbances suggesting that it is reading my EEGS satisfactorily. But I am no expert. The pairing-connection process needs to be much more reliable before I could recommend the product.
With all the advice to live in the present moment my mind continued to rattle unabated. I knew there had to be a way to "see" this distraction and "seeing" it would help me slow it down and be able to induce the calm. Muse has done that. If you are someone that needs to get "present" when you need it and not when your ego decides to let you, try this out. The feedback is giving me greater and greater "calm" scores and this is what I needed. You might think it artificial but it's no different than the ego artificiality in keeping your mind busy. You are outsmarting the ego!
I like my muse. I have always wanted to meditate but couldn't figure out how to clear my head. I was over thinking (ha ha) it. Now I can do it and look forward to doing it every day.
I have used this product for 3 wks now. The hand band is a bit difficult to fit consistently, but overall it is an effective tool for mediation and calming the mind. I would like to have more feedback on what is observed from my sessions. The only feedback I have received is that I am calmer at the beginning of a session which is obvious from my review.
I waited a long time before I purchased the Muse, as I was skeptical. I received it & immediately set it aside thinking it would take s long time to set up & use. The next day I was shocked at how easy it was. Download the app, charge it , link to your phone & you are ready to go. I have used it about a month now & my meditation practice has greatly improved. I am more focused and consistent with my practice. I highly recommend buying the case for the Muse, as it is a delicate & sensitive piece of equipment. Love my Muse!