5 great meditation apps to help you relax

It can be hard get into meditation at first, and finding a good meditation class near you can be difficult. We’re making it easy for you by suggesting these five meditation apps, download them and give them a go, see which one suits you.

Research shows that mediation can improve the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia, as well as reduce blood pressure. Thanks to these apps you can now meditate almost anywhere at any time.

The Mindfulness App

Why should I get it? Comes loaded with great features, including a five-day guided meditation calendar. It can also be easily integrated with other health apps.

Price? Has a free trial version and a premium subscription version.

Available? On iPhone and Android.

Headspace

Why should I get it? This one is ideal for beginners trying to start a meditation routine. The free version comes with 10 exercises aimed at helping beginners bring meditation practices into their everyday life. There’s a personalised progress page, reward system and the option to link your profile with a friend’s to help each other stay on track.

Price? Has a free trial version and a premium subscription version.

Available? On iPhone and Android.

Calm

Why should I get it? Has a wide range of meditation programs, from 3-minute to 25-minute sessions. There are also breathing exercises, unguided meditations, sleep stories, and more than 25 soothing sounds to help you improve your sleep – and that’s just the free version.

Price? Has a free trial version and a premium subscription version.

Available? On iPhone and Android.

Mindbody

Why should I get it? This app is great for integrating with your fitness routine. You can search and book a multitude of fitness classes like yoga, Pilates, barre, or CrossFit. There’s also an exercise tracker.

Price? Free.

Available? On iPhone and Android.

Buddhify

Why should I get it? For those who are serious about getting into meditation, but don’t want to pay annual subscription fees. Buddhify has more than 11 hours of custom meditation programs at your fingertips, with each one geared toward different aspects of your life, such as meditation to help you sleep or take a break from work.

Price? $4.99 for iPhone, $1.99 for Android.

Available? On iPhone and Android.

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