ActiveI can’t stop using the new Therabody SmartGogglesTherabody’s latest innovation can send me to sleep in secondsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveI can’t stop using the new Therabody SmartGogglesTherabody’s latest innovation can send me to sleep in secondsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Therabody’s latest innovation can send me to sleep in seconds
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Therabody)
(Image credit: Therabody)
When Therabody founder Dr Jason Wersland first gave me and a handful of other journalists the lowdown about the new Therabody SmartGoggles, I was a bit sceptical, not going to lie. Here we have a wearable wellness device you can put on your face that massages your temples and emits heat to soothe your weary eyes and mind; apparently, it can also help you sleep better.
It all sounds great, but surely, there is more to good sleep than wearing a motorised sleep mask for ten minutes before bed? There was only one way to find out – putting them on to see if they could send me to sleep instantly.
After collecting the device, I didn’t get to try the SmartGoggles until the day after, which gave me a little bit of time to assess the situation. I remembered another Therabody device that made me go from sceptic to full-on addict after using it only once: theTherabody RecoverAir JetBoots.
Well, as it turns out, the Therabody SmartGoggles work, although I’m not sure whether it’s because of the combination of heat and massage or other factors. Let me explain.
[PLEASE NOTE: I didn’t get the chance to try the whole suite of programmes available in the TheraMind app when testing the SmartGoggles. The app is supposed to provide binaural sounds, among other features, to help you relax better when using the SmartGoggles.]
(Image credit: Therabody)
(Image credit: Therabody)
What are Therabody SmartGoggles?
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Therabody claims that the benefits of using the SmartGoggle include improved sleep quality, reduced eye strain and facial tension, and easing discomfort related to headaches and migraines. Not bad for a device that weighs less than 1 lbs/0.5 kg! The SmartGoggles have a soft liner that distributes pressure evenly around the eyes, so you can focus on relaxing.
(Image credit: Therabody)
(Image credit: Therabody)
Strapping on the SmartGoggles
My first experience with the SmartGoggles was a bit of a mixed bag. I didn’t know what to expect and how to use it properly, so I chose the Sleep setting and let it knead away my eyebrows. The process was enjoyable, albeit not too relaxing, especially since the SmartGoggles applied what felt like quite a lot of pressure on my temples – not something I find soothing.
On the second try, I went with a different setting which provided some heat as well as massage; I think it was the ‘Focus’ setting. Now that I expected the ‘gripping’ sensation on my forehead, using the SmartGoggles was a more pleasant experience overall. I found myself relaxing more and more as the session went on, and even tried to consciously relax my face and body to aid the process.
The Therabody SmartGoggles are available from 20 September 2022 atTherabodyfor the recommended retail price of €199 / £175 / $199.
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