10 minutes. 20 minutes. 30 minutes. Just sit there and breathe. It’s not complicated. But it sure is nice sometimes to have a little reminder of the time, some music to relax to, a guided message from another human, or even some explanation of how to meditate. Beginners rejoice! If you haven’t already tried them, we highly recommend these two free apps to help you get into the habit of relaxing your mind for a few peaceful moments each day.
1. Medito
Medito is a great app for people who are brand new to meditation. Its simple approach, with gentle cues, will really help you grasp what meditation is all about. The app even has a 30-day challenge, that not only helps you build a consistent habit, but also introduces you to several different styles of meditation. Meditations are grouped into categories based on what your goal is, and there is always a new daily meditation. Most meditations offer various lengths and a choice of instructor voices. The app also includes a simple timer with a beginning and ending bell when you’re ready to sit on your own. Give it a try!
2. Insight Timer
Insight Timer has too many features to list, so please take a few minutes to explore all that it has to offer. The app’s free library contains over 200,000 tracks including music, guided meditations, and courses. You can search based on a topic of interest, a desired length of time, a category like “sleep,” or a specific teacher (don’t miss Sarah Blondin!). It’s helpful to have Insight Timer suggest new recordings based on your history or mood, but you can also return often to what works best for you by bookmarking your favorites and creating playlists. The app also has a customizable timer if you are looking to control your own practice with unique sounds and interval bells. There are additional features available to Plus members, but honestly we don’t know what they are because we’ve never felt the need to upgrade. Insight Timer has plenty to use, completely ad-free, just waiting for you to jump in and get started!
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