Technology can be a great distraction, but it can also be a good tool to learn how to meditate. Your smartphone or tablet can be an excellent aid in learning how to meditate. By installing meditation apps on your smart device, you can have a personal guide talking you through your meditation. Many of these apps are useful to keep you focused and on task. They can also be a good reminder that it is time for some meditation. By becoming a more active meditator you may find that you will want to explore different types of meditation. These apps are great for guiding you through that process. There are too many benefits of meditation not to try it.

The Best Meditation Apps

 

2Meditate

2Meditate offers guided meditations of various lengths. The guided meditations are from internationally known gurus that change weekly. This app has global meditations from around the world. You can also see who else is meditating globally. There are many videos for beginners that show you helpful tips on proper meditation techniques. You can select your teacher and type of meditation. You can also join a community of like-minded people to help motivate you to continue your practice. Free

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Mindfulness App

The Mindfulness App has great guided and silent meditations ranging from 3 to 30 minutes. They also have meditations from world-renowned meditation teachers. You can start with one meditation a day for 5 days or practice an introduction to mindfulness meditation. Customize your meditations to your liking with timers to help you stay on track. Most meditations are free, though they do have certain areas that cost extra. This is a good app to keep you meditating where ever you are. Mostly Free for iPhone and $1.99 for Android devices.

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Omvana

Omvana has meditations that range from 3 to 60 minutes and guided meditations from well know teachers. It also has various types of music that you can use in your meditations. They have a large selection of sleep sounds to help you drift off to sleep. Omvana offers a HealthKit integration that recognizes your stress level and helps you keep calm. There are good selections for beginner meditations. The 6 Phase Meditation segment of this app makes meditation enjoyable and purposeful. Mostly Free

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Buddhify2

The Buddhify2 app is a good way to learn meditation. They have 11 hours of custom meditations for different parts of your day. Over 80 different meditations tracks, that range from 5 – 30 minutes. Buddhify2 also has a personal meditation timer, progress meter and stats. The app has some great sleep meditations to help with insomnia. It is a very well designed app. The app is $4.99 for IOS and $2.99 for Andriod devices.

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Take a Break!

The Take a Break! app has two free meditations called Work Break Relaxation which is about 7 minutes and Stress Relief Meditation about 13 minutes. Each meditation can be played with or without music or nature sounds. They also have useful instructions to help guide you. Free

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Stop, Breathe & Think

The Stop, Breathe & Think app is unique in that it asks you what your state of mind and emotions are before you begin, then tailor your meditation. This app will teach you how to meditate and track your progress. It is a good app to check in to relax and stay calm during your day. The app has a good selection of mindful breathing meditations and a timer. It is a well thought out app. Free

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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by 10% Happier

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics was developed by the author of 10% Happier Dan Harris and his team. This app offers Mindfulness meditation techniques with meditation teachers as your guides. It is a good way to start your journey into meditation. It is a no-nonsense approach.

Get the app here: IOS

Conclusion

All of these meditation apps will help you learn to meditate. Meditation apps can be a great tool to keep you in a regular meditation practice. We hope that you will try one of these apps to get you meditating.