Former monk-turned-meditation-guru Andy Puddicombe wants everyone to learn the power of meditation, and his Headspace project is all about helping people learn how to meditate. His Headspace app for iPhone or Android is a powerful tool for anyone looking to learn the basics of meditation and start a regular practice.
If you?re not familiar with Puddicombe, check out his inspiring TED Talk above about the power of taking 10 minutes to meditate each day. Or, as he calls it ?doing nothing.?
I just started using the app recently, and I?m already loving it! The basic program is a series of ten ten-minute meditation practices, which you go through in order. Each day builds on the previous day?s practice. After that, there are a couple hundred other meditations that you can try in any order that you like, though the additional programs are not free.
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Before you do your first meditation, he also walks you through a short series of videos to help you get in the right headspace for your practice. He emphasizes that meditation is a skill, and that you shouldn?t force it. One of the things I?m digging most about this program is that he frequently reminds you that it?s OK if your mind wanders and it?s OK to have conscious thoughts while you?re meditating. The key is noticing when that happens and observing those things without letting them effect you.
I also love the tone of the program. There is no new-agey music, creepy whispering narrator, or strange sound- or voice-effects. He just calmly walks you through each day?s exercise. If you prefer more of a new-age spin on meditation, this app might not be for you.
To give you an idea of what you can expect, check out Day 1 of the ten-part series on the next page!
Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Moyan_Brenn
Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/free-guided-meditation-tool.html
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