In a time of hectic life, constant running from location to location, work to work, it is often difficult to find time to take care of yourself. When we talk about care, we mean both nurturing on the outside and nurturing on the inside, to which we generally devote the least time. Our mental health is often left aside, as something we will take care of if there is enough time left. However, it may be too late then.
Meditation as a form of mind care has in a short time become a favorite of millions of people around the world, who dedicate themselves to it, in order to, at least for a short time, fully dedicate themselves and clear their thoughts. This is the simplest way to become aware and think about the present moment. Meditation can be practiced like any other skill, and there are applications that will introduce you to it and make the process easier for you.
Headspace
One of the most famous applications that guides you through meditation and its basics is Headspace, with over 40 million users worldwide. Offering a large number of free meditations of various kinds, it is one of the best constructed applications, and is especially useful for beginners. If you are encountering meditation for the first time, you can go through lessons that teach you the basics of meditation and its benefits, and then start practicing with meditations of 5 or 10 minutes each.
The application also offers so-called guided meditations, to relieve anger and stress, or special meditations that will make it easier for you to fall asleep. There are also a series of meditations of only a minute or two that you can use during the day, if you are in a stressful situation.
Calm
For all those for whom guided meditation, or meditation with music provided for it, is not suitable, Calm offers a variety of options, from the sounds of rain and storm, to the waves and murmurs of water. From short meditations to those that last up to half an hour or 40 minutes, you are also offered 21-day programs that allow meditation to become part of your routine. One of the reasons why people adore this app is the availability of over 100 different sleeping stories, told in velvety voices, which will allow everyone to fall asleep comfortably.
Meditopia
The only app that, in addition to English, offers meditations in multiple languages. These are mostly specialized meditations, so you can choose whether to focus on your body, release stress or gratitude. You can also choose the meditation option without any sound, with a timer that you can set yourself. Meditations can be both saved and used even when you are offline.
Serenity
Through 7 days of free course, this application will allow you to go through different types of meditations and determine the ones that suit you. Through different techniques and lengths of meditations, after intensive use, you will get to know yourself, but also learn more about meditation, spirituality and nurturing mental health.
Mindfulness
It is much more than just a meditation app. Mindfulness is something like your personal trainer and leader who sends you meditations created for you and your current mood on a daily basis, offering a video consultation with meditation teachers that make it easier for you to acquire a routine. Also, if you want to know more, the application has a rich library of books and scientific articles on spirituality, yoga and meditation. World-renowned teachers like Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach are one of the main founders and mentors.