Meditation Apps
Feb. 3, 2021
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Staff Welfare Programme
Meditation and Yoga Toolkit
1. Mediation Apps
Meditation is a simple way to reap big benefits. But where do you begin? And how do you know exactly what to do? Good news — there’s an app for that! These meditation apps are the best because of their quality, reliability, and great reviews. Download one to start learning deep breathing techniques, following guided meditations, and enjoying the many benefits of mindfulness. These apps will support you relieving Stress and help to avoid burnout.
App |
iPhone Rating |
Android Rating |
Price |
Description |
HAPPY NOT PERFECT |
5 stars |
5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
You may be surprised sometimes by what triggers your stress, anxiety, or feelings of pressure on yourself. This app lets you enter your current mood and gives you specific meditation tips that can help you center yourself no matter what’s giving you trouble in life. It also features tips and courses that can help you release yourself from cycles of negativity and develop a positive mind-set that will make it easier for you to handle life’s unexpected sources of stress and anxiety.
|
Whil |
5 stars |
5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
Too busy to meditate? Then you need to try this app. It offers meditation courses that last as few as 5 minutes to help reduce stress, anxiety, tension, and much more. |
Breathe+ |
5 stars |
Not available on android |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
Meditative breathing isn’t the same as regular old breathing. It can take some practice before you feel in control of your breaths during meditation and feel the results. This app is designed to help you learn how to breathe “properly” so that you get the full benefits from meditative breathing, including being able to hold your breath for up to 30 seconds and inhaling or exhaling for even short periods of time. |
Mindfulness with Petit Bambou |
5 stars |
5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
This app is for everyone. Whether you have children as young as 5 or are well into your golden years, this app features many guided meditation courses from 3–50 minutes long in multiple languages, such as English, Spanish, and German, and has courses based on the science of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
|
Let’s Meditate |
Not available on iPhone |
5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
Whether you need a 5-minute breather or a long, 45-minute meditation session to unwind from the day, this app has options for you. You can also download different courses for sleep, reducing anxiety, relieving stress, and more so that you can have access to your favourite courses no matter where or what your meditation needs are. |
The Mindfulness App |
5 stars |
4.5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
Meditation beginners and gurus alike will find lots of options with The Mindfulness App. A 5-day guided practice and introduction to mindfulness helps you get started, and timed guided or silent meditations from 3–30 minutes will suit your busy lifestyle. The app also offers personalized meditation options, reminders to keep you mindful throughout the day, and statistics to track in your meditation journal. |
Headspace |
5 stars |
3.5 stars |
Free with optional in-app purchases |
Find calmness, wellness, and balance in your life with this app’s guided meditation and mindfulness techniques for daytime use. Before bed, try any of its new meditations for sleep including music, nature soundscapes, or storytelling sleepcasts. The app builds personalized plans based on a little input from you, so you can learn the essentials of meditation and build from there. |
2. Mediation Guide Sheet
- https://kellybroganmd.com/wpcontent/uploads/2016/02/MeditationToolkit.pdf
- Guided Meditations: https://www.meditate.tools/guidedmeditations
- Meditation for Beginners: https://www.meditate.tools/meditationfor-beginners/meditation-for-beginners
- Meditation for Managing Stress: https://www.meditate.tools/meditationfor-managing-stress/benefits-of-meditation
3. Yoga Resources
- Yoga with Adrienne YouTube Channel: Adriene Mishler is an actress, writer, international yoga teacher and entrepreneur from Austin, Texas. On a mission to get the tools of yoga into schools and homes, Adriene hosts the YouTube channel Yoga with Adriene, an online community of over 8 million subscribers. Yoga with Adriene provides high quality practices on yoga and mindfulness at no cost to inspire people of all ages, shapes and sizes across the globe: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/featured
4. Podcasts
- Daily Breath
- Tara Brach
- Super Soul Sunday
- On Being
- Poetry Unbounded