Everyone gets stressed from time to time, whether it be exams or relationship problems - one of the best ways to tackle it is through meditation.
Not only does it help with relaxation, it can also ease depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. What's not to love here.
So sit back, relax, put your earphones in and enjoy these simple meditation apps!
1 Calm
This free app is great for beginners and starts you out with a seven-day programme - prepare to feel your inner zen. Check it out, here.
2 Headspace
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Perhaps the most well-known meditation app, it features a buddy system which encourages you and a mate to meditate together. It asks the user to only meditate for ten minutes each day, which makes the app really easy to use.
3 Omvana
This free app has a music focus so it's a must for lovers of nature sounds and also gives you guided sessions with meditation experts. V-fancy and what makes it better, it wont break the bank. Check it here.
4 Smiling Mind
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This free app features programs designed for each age group, which makes it great for kids, teens, and adults. So tell your younger sister as well as your mammy. Listen here.
5 Take a Break
This app is free and allows you to take a short or a long break from reality - it allows you to choose whether you would like music or not. The app itself is quite simple and straightforward, so even your Granny could use it. Check it here.
6 Sattva
This app is for the advanced practitioner. It features challenges and rewards to encourage you to take some time for yourself on a daily basis. It has guided meditations and chants, as well as a heart rate monitor, mood tracker, and statistics feature. Listen here.
7 And finally...Relax Melodies
Having trouble sleeping? This is the app for you. It features calming music which you can mix to create a personalised experience. Oh, and of course it's free as well. (Chhh-ching)
