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Apps for inner peace

The best way to use the apps is to put the phone on airplane mode so that there are no disturbances.

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In a world where there is no time, now there are apps that help you find mindfullness. You don’t need to slot 30 minutes a day to meditate or allow your mind to be free. Just a few minutes can help reduce stress levels, stabalise your mood and enhance concentration. “I used to find it hard to take out even 15 mins a day to spend with myself,” says Padma, an investment banker. “But then I found this app that times mediation and I use it on the train for the ride that takes usually 20-25 minutes. By the time I reach my station I’m ready to tackle the day. Not just my mind, it helps be stay organised as I know when I’m running late due to train delays.” The best way to use the apps is to put the phone on airplane mode so that there are no disturbances.

Headspace (Free)
Kickstart your meditation practice with a 10-day starter programme. The comprehensive guided meditation sessions offer clear and straight-forward mindfulness instruction for beginners, who can continue to access hours of videos and audio meditations by subscribing for a low monthly fee.

Buddhify (Rs170)
The app’s clear, simple design and relaxing guided meditations, make it a great one to use. Customise your meditation to your location: It offers tailored guides for when you’re at home, walking or at the gym.

The Mindfulness App  (Rs110)
Set location alerts that remind you to stop and mediate at a particular time of day, the week or place.

Smiling mind (Free)
Short guided meditations, with or without music and nature sounds, for relaxation and presence are the focus of this app. Perfect for beginners looking for something simple, it is highly rated for being user-friendly and customisable.

Mindfulness Meditation By Mental Workout  (Rs110)
This best-selling app, provides guided meditations for both beginners and more experienced mindfulness practitioners. The app features an eight-week program, inspiration talks, body scans and relaxation instructions.

Walking Meditation (Rs550)
This app is geared toward meditation on-the-go. With three different guided walking meditations, the app has a diary to track progress.

Meditate — Meditation Timer(Rs170)
If guided meditation isn’t your thing, try going your own way with a basic meditation timer app that allows you to follow your own practice, either silently or accompanied by bells. The statistics feature also allows users to track their practice and chart progress.

Simply being (Rs155)
 Designed specifically for young people, this app makes meditation fun, easy and accessible. The app offers programmes for different age groups, and includes reminders.

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