York , with the specialist breathing and focusing sessions coming directly from its ‘ Zen Room ’ studio .
The mindfulness movement is taking the world by storm , with millions of people taking the time to improve their mental health .
And with the rise of specialist apps such as Headspace and Calm , it ’ s never been easier to unwind , relax and find peace . Once a taboo subject , people can now openly discuss and address their mental health , with a wealth of breathing exercises and meditation sessions available at the click of a button . But with so many to choose from , how do you know which mindfulness app is the best one for you ? Here we list just a few of our favourites .
As one of the leading mindfulness apps , Calm has seen more than 100 million total downloads . The award-winning platform curates content designed to help users sleep , focus and tackle their anxiety . It also collaborates with well-known celebrities and cartoon personalities such as Idris Elba and Peppa Pig to record soothing bedtime stories for adults and children .. The app also offers 10-minute ‘ Daily Calm ’ sessions for those with limited spare time , providing bite-sized meditation walkthroughs to fit in with your busy schedule .
Price : £ 28.99 annually or £ 299.99 forever .
Headspace paved the way for mindfulness apps , launching over a decade ago and dominating the industry ever since . It has now become a household name , even partnering with Netflix to produce a series of digestible meditation guides . Through a cast of fun and colourful animated characters , Headspace offers a catalogue of easy-to-follow sessions that focus on everything from body confidence to improving self-esteem .
Price : £ 9.99 a month or £ 44.99 annually
Recently recognised as one of Apple ’ s ‘ New Apps We Love ’, Inscape creates tailored meditations that match your goals , experience and emotions . As well as relaxing your mind , the Inscape app uses verbal cues to take users on relaxing ‘ visualisation journeys ’. The company itself is based in New
Price : £ 43.33 annually
Part meditation app , part social network , Insight Timer is a unique platform that connects people from around the globe . Through an interactive world map , users can see who is using the app and invite nearby people to join their meditation or yoga session . It also features daily livestreams led by expert speakers , ensuring that the platform never runs out of engaging content . Unlike some other mindfulness apps , Insight Timer also includes a section that encourages parents and children to meditate together , boosting trust , self-confidence and sleep .
Price : £ 55.99 annually
Portal uses immersive soundscapes to transport its users to relaxing locations around the world . So , whether you want to meditate in the Scottish Highlands or beside a roaring Slovenian waterfall , all you have to do is load up the app , plug in your headphones and relax . There is also an additional feature that allows you to sync mood lights with any given soundtrack , which is perfect for those who want that extra sense of realism .
Price : £ 6.99 monthly , £ 34.99 annually or £ 219.99 forever
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