A modern way to learn and enjoy meditation is by downloading a meditation app to your phone. Now you can meditate when you take a break or step outside during the day. Here are some top apps that are available:
Headspace
For Android users; offers daily meditation sessions, guided step by step meditations and even free walking meditation podcasts. The free on the go app is also available to iPhone users too:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android
The Mindfulness App
This app offers four guided meditations: 3, 5, 15 and 30 minutes in length. It also includes daily mindfulness notices:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-mindfulness-app/id417071430?mt=8
Buddhify
Called “An urban meditation app for modern life” Buddhify is designed to improve mindfulness, concentration and balance. It contains 32 custom-written urban meditation tracks.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buddhify/id474005305?ls=1&mt=8
Zen Insight Timer
The Insight Timer helps you to focus instead of thinking about a clock. You chose the bells and set the time and it will peacefully guide you through your meditation session.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotlightsix.zentimerlite2&hl=en
Smiling Mind
This app is specifically designed for a younger audience, 7-11 years old, but anyone can use it because it is fun and easy. The app is free.
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id560442518
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