Subjective Sleep and Meditation Trial Using the M.I.R.A. Device: A Case Study

Participant Overview

Participant Code: MJ71
Age: 54
Sex: Female
Medical History: Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Perimenopausal

Relevant Background: The participant has a long-standing interest and practice in mindfulness and meditation. She maintains a natural biphasic sleep cycle, often identifying as a “night person” who does not function well with early rising. Her history includes two seizures, occasional sleep paralysis, and sporadic lucid dreaming. She periodically engages in sound healing meditations.

Purpose of Trial

The purpose of this 7-day trial was to assess the potential benefits of the M.I.R.A. (Meditative Induction and Resonance Apparatus) in supporting improved sleep quality, emotional regulation, and meditative depth in a subject with a chronic health background and disordered sleep patterns.

Methods

The participant used M.I.R.A. nightly in her typical sleep environment. She made notes on her sleep patterns, dream recall, physiological sensations, and overall sense of well-being. She also modified environmental variables such as room lighting, device placement, and meditation techniques to determine their influence on the experience.

Results and Observations

Sleep Quality

• Longer uninterrupted sleep cycles, ranging from 6.5 to over 10 hours.
• A noticeable reduction in time spent awake after nighttime disturbances.
• A sense of physical restfulness upon waking, without the grogginess often described as “feeling like being hit by a truck.”
• An increased ability to return to sleep quickly after waking, compared to prior months.

The participant noted one particular night where she achieved what she described as the “best sleep [she has] had in a while,” waking only briefly and falling back to sleep with ease. Even during nights with awakenings, the time awake was significantly shorter and less disruptive.

Dream Activity

Dream recall increased over the course of the week, with multiple entries mentioning vivid dreams. Although lucid dreaming or out-of-body experiences (OBEs) were not recorded, the vividness and memorability of dreams were consistently mentioned. There was a clear correlation between longer, deeper sleep and enhanced dream recall.

Physiological and Emotional Effects

A repeated theme across nearly all entries was the sensation described as a “grounded,” “weighted,” or “relaxed” physical state during M.I.R.A. use. This sensation was often likened to that of a weighted blanket.

Additional sensory feedback included:

• Mild ear ringing (more noticeable in a participant already experiencing tinnitus)
• A pulling sensation in the chest area
• Subtle bodily cues encouraging stillness and breath synchronization

Emotionally, the participant reported a reduction in anxiety, a stronger ability to remain present, and a sense of “being drawn” to the device. Her pet cat exhibited similar behavior, suggesting a broader environmental effect.

Meditation and Environmental Factors

The participant noted enhanced meditative states, both before sleep and in the morning. Environmental experiments revealed that moderate lighting with open blinds (as opposed to a fully darkened room) supported better outcomes. Decreasing screen time and maintaining a stable bedtime routine were also identified as contributing factors to improved sleep quality.

Summary of Week One Outcomes

• The participant experienced a consistent decrease in nighttime wakefulness and anxiety.
• Sleep became longer, deeper, and more restorative, with improved mood and mental clarity on waking.
• Physical sensations associated with the device suggested a reliable, calming somatic effect.
• Dream activity increased, even without supplemental practices aimed at lucid dreaming.
• Meditation was enhanced, with the device supporting breath awareness and internal focus.
• Notable behavioral changes included reduced evening screen time and a greater desire for intentional bedtime routines.

This week-long trial suggests that M.I.R.A. may provide notable benefits to individuals suffering from chronic sleep disruptions and stress-related conditions. For Participant MJ71, who lives with fibromyalgia and lupus, M.I.R.A. supported more consistent rest, emotional regulation, and meditative depth. While further research with larger sample sizes and objective sleep tracking is necessary, these initial results indicate promising potential for M.I.R.A. as a supportive tool in personal wellness and mindfulness-based routines.