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9/2/2016 The Best Meditation Apps of the Year
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Written by Diana WellsMedically Reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, MS, RD, LD,CDE onJune 10, 2016
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Meditation is a term used for many forms of relaxation. According tothe Mayo Clinic, meditations can help with conditions includingdepression, sleep disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. It might also behelpful as part of a treatment program for cancer and heart disease.
Meditation is one of the best ways to combat stress and the many healthissues caused by or made worse by stress. Regardless of age, gender,or health status, anyone can benefit from some form of meditation. Here,we’ve compiled a list of some of the best meditation apps you candownload and take with you anywhere.
Buddhify
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$2.99This is a mindfulness and meditation app that is built around you.Buddhify is perfect for those who are ready to incorporate meditation andmindfulness into their entire day, with meditations that target everyaspect of your life, from sleeping, to traveling, to being online. Even if youhave never tried meditation before, Buddhify is a lifechanger.
Favorite thing: There are 80 different guided meditation tracks, rangingfrom five to 30 minutes.
Calm
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FreeIf calm is what you need, Calm is the app for you. It starts you out with asevenday program. This is a great way for beginners to start meditation.Choose between options for sound and length of time, as well as scenesfrom nature for you to visually focus on while you meditate.
Other features include multiple guided as well as unguided sessions.When you decide you are ready for more than the sevenday program,you can pay for a subscription, which opens up a 21day program.
Favorite thing: The sevenday sleep program for people who havedifficulty sleeping.
Headspace
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FreeHeadspace makes it easy for people just learning the art of meditation.Their level one course features easy, 10minute sessions for each daythat will help you get into the habit of meditating regularly. There arereminders, and you can choose to focus on aspects like foundation,health, and performance.
Once you have mastered level one, you can purchase a subscription thatallows you to access even more features and options so you can expandyour practice.
Favorite thing: One great feature is the buddy system, which lets youand a friend encourage each other in your journey, as well as apersonalized progress page.
MINDBODY Connect
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FreeMINDBODY gives you the ability to find the fitness and health servicesthat are right for you. You can read reviews and book appointments righton the app. If you are looking for a new yoga studio, a massagetherapist, or a deal on local classes, the MINDBODY app can help. Itallows you to manage your schedule and goals in one convenient place.
Favorite thing: It can also track information from your Fitbit so you cankeep on track with your fitness and health goals.
Mindfulness App
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$1.99The Mindfulness App is a great tool for advanced meditation, but it’sespecially helpful for beginners. Jump into a mindfulness session anytime you have a moment free to yourself. You can set your reminders forthe times of day that you need to take a quick break and relax.
Favorite thing: The app lets you set the length of each session, andchoose whether you want silent or guided mindfulness sessions.
Meditation Timer Pro
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$0.99With Meditation Timer Pro, you can meditate in whatever manner youprefer, for as long as you like. It features default sessions as well assessions that you can customize as your own. Each session includesprep time, intervals, and a cool down, with the ability to choose differentsounds for each section.
Favorite thing: You can set duration, prep, and interval times when youcreate customized sessions.
Omvana
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Omvana gives you access to many meditation sounds, music, andguided sessions with meditation experts. Focus options include:mindfulness, stress, relaxation, sleep, and more. You can choose thelength of each meditation session, from three minutes to an hour.
Favorite thing: One unique feature this app has is the backgroundmusic mixer, which allows you to mix your music and create the perfectsessions for your needs.
Relax Melodies
Relax Melodies is designed with a good night’s sleep in mind. If you havedifficulty getting to sleep or feeling rested in the morning, then this is theapp to try.
Beyond sleeping, the app is great for any situation that requires calmingsounds or music, like yoga, massage sessions, or just simple relaxation.
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Favorite thing: There are lots of sound and music options, which youcan mix to create a more personalized experience.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a nonprofit that was created to increase happiness andcompassion in the world, and this app is one step toward that goal. Withprograms designed by age group, this app is great for kids, teens, andadults.
Favorite thing: It makes meditation easy for all ages, and the simpledesign of the app adds to the ease of use.
Take a Break!
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FreeThe Take a Break app allows you to do just that — take a break. You canchoose between a short break or a longer meditation break. Both optionsallow you to choose with or without music and, if you are new, there areeasy instructions for how to get started.
The app was designed to give users a quick and uncomplicated break tohelp relieve stress whenever you need it.
Favorite thing: It is simple and straightforward without being boggeddown with additional features.
Sattva
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Sattva is an advanced meditation timer that tracks your progress. Thisapp features challenges and rewards to help encourage you, andfeatures guided meditations and chants, as well as a heart rate monitor,mood tracker, and statistics feature.
Favorite thing: You can connect with a community of others who areworking on their mindfulness and meditation practices.
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