When you start a relaxation experience on Lagomya, the first contact usually happens through your avatar. An avatar is the digital self that represents you in the virtual environment. You can personalize facial features, hair, clothing and accessories — creating space to express yourself.
But this is more than a visual representation. Expressing yourself through an avatar in a virtual environment can strengthen your sense of "being there" and being inside the experience.
Why does virtual representation feel more relaxing?
In daily life, being on camera creates pressure for many people. Having your facial expression and body language directly visible can increase social anxiety.
Communicating through an avatar can ease that pressure. Because you interact through a digital representation rather than your physical appearance, you may express yourself more freely. This positively affects how you perceive your surroundings and the people in it — feeling safer, communicating more comfortably, and expressing yourself more openly.
Entering a 3D relaxation space with your avatar on Lagomya turns the experience into a personal space rather than just screen time. During breathing exercises and meditation, the avatar becomes a visual companion supporting the process.
The avatar and emotional experience
An avatar isn't just an appearance — it's a tool that shapes the experience. By personalizing their avatars, users make choices that fit their mood and express themselves in different ways.
After a stressful day someone might choose a calmer, softer look; on energetic days different choices feel right. These small changes can help you notice your own emotional state.
Experiencing yourself through an avatar in virtual environments can also affect how you perceive yourself — creating an experience that supports awareness and attention.
Try it today
Create your avatar on Lagomya and take your first step into the 3D relaxation space. Personalize it and choose a look that feels good in the moment.
Then give a few minutes purely to the experience. Without trying to "achieve" anything, observe your surroundings and yourself. The aim isn't performance — it's being aware of the moment.
References
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- Tokel, S. T. (2012). Place presence, social presence, co-presence, and satisfaction in virtual worlds. Computers & Education, 58, 154–161.
- Yee, N., & Bailenson, J. N. (2007). The Proteus Effect: The effect of transformed self-representation on behavior. Human Communication Research, 33(3), 271–290.
