Muse S Athena – The next-generation EEG + fNIRS headset for meditation, sleep, and focus.
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In this episode, Josh explores one of his favorite biofeedback tools for meditation and performance: the Muse S Athena. This cutting-edge headband uses EEG and fNIRS technology to measure brain activity, track focus, and optimize recovery. Josh walks through exactly how it works, how it guides you into flow with real-time feedback, and why it’s become an essential part of his daily practice for meditation, focus, and sleep.
5 Key Takeaways
• Muse S Athena measures both brain activity (EEG) and blood-flow dynamics (fNIRS) to give a full picture of mental performance.
• Real-time audio cues let you hear when you’re in flow — bird sounds mean calm focus, storms mean distraction.
• Biofeedback helps you fine-tune breath and focus; Josh found that extending the exhale restores flow.
• The device tracks alpha-peak frequency, a “brain HRV” marker for cognitive sharpness and resilience.
• Meditation becomes gamified: data, scores, and measurable progress keep practice consistent.
Timestamps
00:00 START – Intro to the Muse S Athena and why brain optimization matters
01:00 – How the headset fits, connects, and pairs with the Muse app
02:00 – Session setup: choosing soundscapes, biofeedback modes, and binaural beats
03:30 – Guided meditation demo and real-time sensor calibration
04:30 – How EEG + fNIRS track focus, sleep, and recovery
05:30 – Understanding Alpha Peak: the “HRV of the brain”
06:00 – Josh’s insights from the session: balancing inhale/exhale to regain flow
07:00 – Why gamified biofeedback makes meditation stick
Resources Mentioned
Muse App – Tracks meditation, heart, breath, and body metrics in real time.
Alpha Peak Score – Cognitive-performance metric derived from brainwave data.Join "Simply Walk The Talk" Discord Community
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