Here is a list of some apps that work on your mobile device
Android apps
- Insight Timer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotlightsix.zentimerlite2) – free app (paid options); includes a variety of bells; able to set duration, intervals; includes a wide variety of guided meditations; discussion groups (including a group for the SIMC); journalling and logging; stats and milestones. Almost too many options and genres. Also available for the iPhone.
- Ten Percent Happier (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changecollective.tenpercenthappier) – some free capabilities, full functionality by subscription – features meditations and courses from teachers like Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg . Also available for the iPhone.
- Ask me if you’d like a 30-day free trial – I can send you an invite
- UCLA Mindful (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.uclahealth.marc) – free app from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Also available for the iPhone.
- Headspace (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android) – popular app, some free capabilities, some by subscription – I have used this a bit as my workplace has a pilot right now. Also available for the iPhone.
- calm.com (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android) – app associated with the calm.com website – free options, but purchases required for advanced features. Also available for the iPhone.
iPhone apps (I have no experience with these as I’m an Android aficionado, so iPhone peeps, please add your opinions!)
- Insight Timer (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zen-timer-meditation-timer/id337472899?mt=8)
- Ten Percent Happier (I don’t have the itunes link, but you can try this: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install)
- UCLA Mindful (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ucla-mindful/id1459128935?ls=1&mt=8)
- Headspace (https://itunes.apple.com/app/headspace-on-the-go/id493145008)
- calm.com (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calm.com/id571800810?ls=1&mt=8)
Recent article: Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention
https://www.mindful.org/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention/
Feel free to add a comment with your suggestions!