There's an App for that
When it comes to mindfulness and meditation, there is so much content out there! It’s a matter of finding what is a good fit for you. Each of you are different. Here’s some guidance to get you started…
Ann's SHORT LIST of Apps
Headspace: Beginners, simple
Insight Timer: Wide audience
10% Happier: Professionals, stress, sleep
Chopra: Spirituality
Mindvalley: Educational, transformative
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LONG LIST OF RESOURCES
Apps
Tops Apps that I recommend -
Headspace: is user-friendly, making meditation accessible for beginners with guided sessions and mindfulness exercises. The app also includes stress reduction exercises, all in an organized, user-friendly format. (Beginners)
Calm: offers diverse guided meditations, sleep stories, and soothing music for beginners and advanced users. The app also features mindfulness exercises to stay focused throughout the day. (Variety)
Insight Timer: is a meditation app with a social touch, allowing you to connect with a community of meditators. It offers a diverse range of guided meditations and music tracks. (Experienced)
10% Happier: Created by ABC News anchor Dan Harris, this app is designed to demystify meditation and make it more approachable for skeptics. It includes guided meditations and practical advice. (Stress, sleep)
Chopra: Deepak Chopra, a well-known figure in the field of wellness and spirituality, offers various teachers and content related to meditation, mindfulness, and personal development. (Spirituality)
Gabby: A new app but Gabby Bernstein. Gabby blends spiritual principles with practical tools to guide individuals toward a more empowered and fulfilled life. (Practical Spiritual)
Mindvalley: Way more than meditation, this app includes many courses on personal transformation including my favorite technique - The Silva Mind Control Method. (Educational, transformative)
Other Apps -
Buddhify: This app is unique in that it tailors meditation sessions to specific activities and moods, making it great for people with busy lifestyles.
Simple Habit: Geared towards busy people, Simple Habit offers short, 5-minute meditations that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.
Waking Up with Sam Harris: Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author, offers guided meditations and talks on mindfulness and consciousness.
Smiling Mind: (mindfulness) This app is designed to help both adults and children develop mindfulness skills through guided meditations and mindfulness exercises.
Stop, Breathe & Think:(guided meditation and mindfulness) This app not only guides you through meditation but also encourages you to check in with your emotions and provides mindfulness activities based on how you're feeling.
Mindfulness Daily: This app provides short daily mindfulness exercises to help you incorporate mindfulness into your routine.
Aura: Aura offers quick, personalized mindfulness activities based on your mood. It aims to make mindfulness accessible and easy to integrate into your daily life.
Mindful: This app is created by the publishers of Mindful magazine and offers guided meditations, articles, and resources to support mindfulness practice.
Elly: focused on people living with chronic diseases
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Apps for Kids
- Mind Yeti (mindfulness for kids and parents, Spanish sessions available)
- Meditation Apps for Kids (Common Sense Media shares their list of meditation apps for kids)
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Master Classes and Courses
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Mindvalley
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Free on Youtube
Oprah and Deepak
21-Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra – "Creating Peace from the Inside Out"
20 Days of Live Meditation with Jay Shetty: Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/live/gxURcDSeRns?feature=share
15 Minute guided meditation for beginners - Release your biggest blocks | Jeffrey Allen
Powerful 20 Minute Guided Meditation for Manifesting Abundance and Happiness
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Well-known Meditation Teachers:
Deepak Chopra: Lots on Youtube.
Dr Joe Dispenza: His best meditation are sold on his website. There are some you can find that are free, but it’s usually older or pirated. If you want a truly transformational experience, do his Progressive and Intensive Online Course.
Gabby Bernstein: She has free meditations on her website.
Tara Brach
Jack Kornfield
Thich Nhat Hanh: (The Plum Village App)
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Other:
Netflix - search Headspace
HeartMath.org
Spotify, Apple Music, Alexa…. You can find guided meditations on these services.