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Six Meditation Apps to Help You Remain Calm

In stressful or uncertain situations, it is important to try to stay calm. People turn to different activities, such as running, walking, gardening, reading, or yoga, to help them de-stress. Meditation has become a popular activity that some individuals have turned to in order to help them remain balanced. According to Merriam-Webster.com, meditate is defined as "to engage in contemplation or reflection." Below are a few meditation apps or programs that may help you:

  1. Aura offers various meditations for adults, as well as nature sounds, life coaching, and music. This app personalizes these services based on your mood (which you select within the app). Aura is only available on smartphones and works with both Apple and Android users. Currently, this service is available only in English, but is available worldwide. Aura's basic content is free to use; however, you can utilize their premium plan (which unlocks unlimited meditations and more diverse types of meditations) for a monthly, annual, or lifetime subscription fee. To download the app and learn more about their meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.aurahealth.io.
  2. Buddhify offers different meditation sessions for adults and children, as well as timers so you can track your progress within the app. These sessions cover various categories from de-stressing to meditating with a friend or coworker. This app is only available on smartphones and works with both Apple and Android phones globally. Currently, this app is only available in English. To use this, you pay an annual membership fee. To download this app and learn more about its meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://buddhify.com.
  3. Calm offers a variety of meditation for users at all levels on a variety of topics, whether it's calming anxiety or mindfulness for children. This app is available on computers and smartphones and is compatible with Apple and Android users all over the world. Calm is available in many languages, including Korean, French, and Spanish. There are no fees to use Calm's basic content; however, if you are interested in their premium plan, which includes the entirety of their meditation library, a monthly subscription fee is charged. To download the app and learn more about their meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.calm.com.
  4. Headspace offers a variety of meditation types, from guided meditation to sleep meditation, for both adults and children. This app is available on computers and smartphones and is compatible for both Apple and Android users worldwide. There are several languages available, including French, Spanish, and German. Headspace offers a free trial for new users, but after this period there is a monthly or annual subscription fee. To get a free trial, download the app, and learn more about their meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.headspace.com.
  5. InsightTimer offers an assortment of meditation sessions that cover a variety of topics (depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress). These sessions are available worldwide on their website or through a smartphone app, which is compatible with both Apple and Android phones. There are also several language options available, including French, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese. You can access InsightTimer's free library just by signing up with your email on the website or app, but they offer a premium plan for a monthly subscription fee. The premium plan unlocks more detailed playlists and meditations, as well as personalized courses from instructors. To download the app and learn more about their meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://insighttimer.com.
  6. Sattva offers various meditations for different instances, as well as chants, mantras, and music, for adults. It also includes a heart rate monitor, personalized reminders, and inspirational quotes, as well as an online community where you can interact with other users. This app is available only on smartphones, but is compatible on Apple and Android phones. Sattva is available for use worldwide and in several languages, including French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. There is a monthly or annual subscription fee to use their services. To download the app and learn more about their meditation services, please visit Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.sattva.life/apps#home.

Whether you practice meditation on a regular basis, or you are a beginner, these apps may be helpful options to keep you grounded during this stressful time. Please also be sure to read the Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policy, for each app before purchasing or downloading.

These and other suggestions are discussed in further detail in these two articles:

Sources

Abbate, E. (Updated 2019, July 19). The best meditation apps for beginners. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/best-meditation-apps-beginners

Aura. (n.d.). Aura. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.aurahealth.io

Buddhify. (n.d.). Buddhify. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://buddhify.com

Calm. (n.d.). Calm. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.calm.com

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Shannon-Karasik, C., Canning, K., & Lam, J. (2022, May 31). The 11 best meditation apps of 2023, according to experts. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/g25178771/best-meditation-apps

Meeker, Z. (Revised 2024 [Ed.]). Six meditation apps to help you remain calm (B. Schuette, Ed.). Raleigh, NC: Workplace Options.

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