Spending time in natural environments is widely recognized for its ability to calm the mind and help people decompress. Lincoln is attempting to bring some of that effect into the cabin of its vehicles with an expansion of its Rejuvenate feature, which now includes a Forest Meditation theme. The update builds on the brand’s ongoing effort to turn the car into a transitional space between home and work, offering a short pause before or after a drive rather than simply adding another entertainment option.
Forest Meditation was developed with Calm, the mental-health app company, and follows earlier collaborations between the two firms. According to Lincoln, the theme is informed by an engineering study conducted with Purdue University, which found that the multisensory experience can contribute to short-term relaxation while the vehicle is stationary. While these findings are limited in scope and pertain mainly to momentary stress relief, the feature is aimed at drivers who use the cabin as a brief reset point during a busy routine.
The theme brings together visuals, ambient audio, and an optional scent called Mystic Forest to approximate the atmosphere of a quiet wooded space. It includes a guided body-scan meditation narrated by Calm’s Tamara Levitt, offered in 5- or 10-minute versions. The intention is not to simulate nature in any literal sense but to give occupants a structured prompt to slow down, breathe, and pay attention to physical cues that are often overlooked during a hectic day.
Rejuvenate itself is positioned as a standard feature on the 2025 Navigator and available on select trims of the 2025 Nautilus. Many owners already use it as a way to create brief moments of calm or focus inside the cabin, and the addition of Forest Meditation broadens the range of choices. In total, the catalog now includes four themes: Aurora Borealis, Elements, Waterfall Meditation, and the new Forest Meditation. Each one combines sound, visuals, and lighting in an attempt to create a more mindful experience during parked moments, though how frequently drivers will incorporate them into everyday habits remains to be seen.
Forest Meditation is available now and can be added to compatible vehicles through the Google Play Store.
