The pilot programme was launched on 7 April at the City Activity Office in Lodz, and 40 people were invited to participate. During each session the participant was transported for 20 minutes to a luxury flat in the mountains.
- The calm voice of the guide talked about the environment we were in and how to breathe during the session. Of course, we prepared a version in Ukrainian, says Dr Eng. Dorota Kamińska from the Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems, TUL and adds - The session combines several classical relaxation techniques, such as visualization and breathing techniques. It works a bit like the REM phase of sleep.
Virtual reality has been used for several years as a therapeutic method for stress reduction, treatment of depression, phobias or anxiety disorders. Its beneficial effects have been repeatedly confirmed scientifically, also by a team of scientists from the Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems. The sessions are conducted within the Miniautra 4 project from the National Science Centre.