Fitbit partners with Deepak Chopra for a wellness collection for premium members

Fitbit has announced a new partnership with Deepak Chopra, MD, founder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global and the pioneer of integrative medicine to launch Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method, an exclusive wellness collection created and curated for Fitbit Premium.

The whole aim of this Mindful Method program is to help users improve their emotional well being and features audio and video sessions lead by Chopra on themes like mindfulness, sleep, stress management, mental wellness and the mind-body connection.

Stress has become more prevalent than before over the pandemic, with adults reporting the highest rate of mental health concerns like stress, anxiety and sadness, according to studies. More than one-third of people across the globe report physical and mental side effects of stress, and these, if left unchecked can over time lead to negative health effects such as headaches, increased risk of cardiac disease, obesity and depression.

Emotional wellbeing is connected to physical wellbeing and can be controlled through practices like meditation, breathing exercises, improved sleep etc.

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If you are already a Fitbit Premium member, starting today you can work on your mindfulness by going on the Mindful Method from the Discover tab on the Fitbit app. The section has more than 30 mindfulness sessions, each less than 20 minutes long so you can easily fit them into your daily routine.

Topics under Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method range from meditation, managing emotions, winding down for the day, stress relief and more. The collection launches with 10 audio and video sessions, including guided meditations, sessions to prepare for restful sleep, and techniques to help cultivate happiness and optimism. More content and sessions will be added to this collection over time.

The Fitbit app already has a mindfulness tile on it, Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method only adds to the repertoire.

Fitbit Premium is available for ₹99 per month or ₹999 for a year year. There is also a free 90-day trial available for users who are new or returning to Premium. Fitbit Premium+ Health Coaching is available for $54.99 per month in the US and there is a seven day free trial for users who are new to Fitbit Premium.