Best Meditation Apps

So, you want to meditate?

Clinical studies have shown time and time again that meditation reduces stress, increases alertness, and expands feelings of self-awareness. But building meditation into your everyday schedule can be daunting.

Well, there’s an app for that! -many apps in fact.

The Best App for Beginners: MyLife

After you complete their “how are you?” quiz, a variety of 5–10 minute meditation and mindfulness activities are recommended to meet you where you are at. They also offer meditations in Spanish.

Cost: Free. Premium package costs $9.99/monthly or $58.99/yearly for unlimited usage and add-ons such as yoga and acupressure activities. Premium also gives a space to journal how you’re feeling after your mediation so that you can track your triggers and coping methods.

The Best App to Use with Kids: Headspace

Maybe you have heard of how an elementary school in Baltimore replaced detention with mindful meditation — and saw life-changing success for the kids! (School Replaced Detention With Mindfulness Meditation to Create Incredible Results) Kids need self-care built into their…