Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : October 27, 2015 6:36 PM IST
We know that meditation can have numerous benefits for our mind and body. But in our everyday life of chaos and a jam-packed schedule, finding the motivation to meditate may not be easy. However, your smartphone can be your way to your daily zen. These guided meditation apps can be perfect to help you relax and they require nothing but a bit of your time.
Universal Breathing: Pranayama (Paid, Windows, Android)
This guided meditation app will tell you how to breathe properly by training your lungs. The programmes in this app range from beginners to advance. The meditative sessions will help you focus on your breathing, helping you relax. The application also has music sessions that are designed to help you focus on your breathing. The courses can be excellent as a night-time relaxation technique.
Oxizen (Paid, Android)
You can meditate anytime and anywhere with this app. The guided meditative sessions in this app have instructions on how to improve your posture and techniques on doing a full body scan so that you are in-sync with your senses. If you do not have time to sit in a quiet room and meditate every day, this application will help you meditate anywhere from a crowded bus to your canteen.
Walking Meditations (Free, Android, iOS)
If you find it difficult to sit still and meditate, this application is the perfect one for you. The instructions will help you observe your thoughts even while you are busy. It also has a diary page where you can jot down the thoughts that crossed your mind while you were into the session.
Sleep easily (Free, iOS)
This guided meditation app will lull you into a peaceful sleep. It is a 26-minute meditation session that can act as an excellent stress reliever. It can also be a fabulous idea to wake up to the meditation session and feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Calm (Free, Android, Windows)
With this guided meditation app, you can decide for how long you want to meditate. From two minutes to twenty minutes, this app offers meditation guides that boost your energy, improve your concentration and enhance your confidence. Calm also provides soothing music for meditation that can relax you any time of the day.
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