It’s quite a tough job to find mental peace in this hustle-bustle of life. Rising prices, demanding jobs, busy social life- wrapped in all these commitments, one rarely finds time for themselves and their mental peace. In this fast-paced world, we have apps for everything- from shopping to food to booking a cab to swiping right on the hottie you want to date and thankfully mental peace too. Yes! We have apps for spiritual and inner peace that helps us to calm down, meditate and even have a good sleep. We have handpicked some of the best meditation apps that will help you destress, calm down and even meditate.
1.Aura
Meditation, sounds of nature, short stories, relaxing music and life coaching sessions- this app will cater to all your needs. Every day is a new way to meditate here. All you need to do is to tell Aura app is what mood you’re in, and you will get a customized, three-minute track. Apart from that, there are inbuilt two-minute life-coaching sessions on a variety of topics, gratitude journal, and nature sounds.
Available: iOS and Android
2. Headspace
Are you one of those whose minds get lost in tensions and stress the minute your head hits the pillow? Then Headspace should be your go-to app. This app provides you wind-down exercises, sleep meditations and breathing exercises to ease you down. Also, they have a category for keeping your anxiety in check, managing stress, increasing work productivity, and building confidence. Headspace is our golden ticket of getting beauty sleep every night!
Available: iOS and Android
3. Calm
Do you want to work on your stress issues, anxiety, sleeping patterns? This award-winning app, Calm covers it all. It has breathing techniques and calming exercises to help you relax. They also have a Calm Kids section with meditation exercises for kids between 3 to 17 years old. Do you know the best bit about this app? One of the best features is ‘Sleep Stories’, that features bedtime stories read by the soothing voices of celebrities.
Available: iOS and Android
4. Meditation Studio
With more than 160 guided meditations, Meditation Studio app is one of the best ones out there. Taught by different teachers, their courses include topics like changing habits, uncovering happiness and more that addresses to stress or sleep. It is truly an instant mood-enhancer!
Available: iOS and Android
5. Insight Timer
Offering more than 10 free guided meditation every day, Insight Timer is one of the best budget apps. You can browse through thousands of guided meditations to begin, use the music tracks and various sounds to calm your mind and sleep well. Here you can also opt for a seven-day free course on how to meditate.
Available: iOS and Android
6. Enso
Beginners and intermediate learners of mediation, Enso is the app which you should download. All you have to do is set a more straightforward timer with bells at different intervals to keep you alert and set a restful endpoint to your exercise. This app will let you stay focused and will guide in the entire session.
Available: iOS and Android
7. Breethe
Breethe is the next generation meditation app that lets you learn how to de-stress and sleep better. This app features- sleep tracks, masterclasses, inspirational talks, hypnotherapy, nature sound playlists, bedtime readings, music and more. You can also take master classes from mindfulness coach Lynne Goldberg, that will help you to navigate better in life’s challenges and will improve the Peace of Mind.
Available: iOS and Android
8. 10% Happier
10% Happier is based on the popular book by ABC news anchor Dan Harris. This app will teach you how to meditate in a comfortable, fun and accessible way. If you think you are not the meditation type, then download this app, RN! One of the main reasons to love 10% Happier app is that you don’t have to be a meditation pro to ace it, it’s designed in a way to train and motivate beginners as well.
Available: iOS and Android
9. Simple Habit
Want to boost confidence? Overcome breakup? Rub off anxiety? Simple Habit is the app that houses an extensive library of meditations tunes, all catalogued and easy to find. You have to do is commit yourself for five minutes a day, and then you’ll enjoy less stress and focussed sleep. While you’re on the bed, this app will help you practice simple meditation poses.
Available: iOS and Android
10. Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a free app! The app is divided into three categories- for children, for adults and experts in meditation. For children it is sorted by age groups; meditations for adults are sorted by issues like stress, relationships, sleep, workplace; and lastly meditations for those who are confident in meditating with limited guidance. Also, you can keep track of your progress, set reminders, and save your favourite meditations to listen to them instantly.
Available: iOS and Android
11. Buddhify
What exactly are you going through right now? What kind of emotion? With more than 200 meditations, Buddhify app teaches you how to reduce stress, promote sleep, and how to manage your feelings. All you have to do is what activity you are doing, and accordingly, it will give you a variety of meditations to accompany with that activity.
Available: iOS and Android
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