The best meditation apps of 2016 to help you be totally zen.

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editation is a term used
for many different forms of
relaxation. It can help with
a wide variety of ailments
including sleep disorders,
depression, chronic pain
and anxiety.
Meditation is also one
of the very best ways to combat stress
and the health issues made worse by
stress. Regardless of age, gender or
health status, anyone can benefit from
meditation.
It is now easy to stay mindful on the
move. See below for a list of the best
meditation apps of 2016 that can be
downloaded and taken anywhere.
Buddhify
$ - available for iPhone, Android
A mindfulness and meditation app
built around you, Buddhify is perfect
for busy folks looking to incorporate
mindfulness and meditation into their
entire day. Buddhify’s meditations tar-
get all aspects of life including sleeping
and traveling. Buddhify is an online
life-changer, even if you are new to
meditation.
Calm
Free - available for iPhone, Android
Calm starts out with a seven-day
programme and is a great way for be-
ginners to start meditation. There are
options for sound and length of time as
well as nature scenes to visually focus
on while meditating.
Headspace
Free - available for iPhone, Android
Headspace is perfect for people just
learning the art of meditation. Ten min-
ute sessions encourage daily medita-
tion, and you can focus on aspects such
as performance, health and foundation.
Mindfulness App
$ - available for iPhone, Android
Mindfulness allows you to jump
right into a meditation session whenev-
er you have a free moment. It is a won-
derful app for advanced meditation, but
is particularly helpful for beginners.
This app allows users to set a reminder
for the times of day you need a quick
break or to relax.
Meditation Timer Pro
$ - available for iPhone
Meditation Timer Pro allows you to
meditate in your preferred manner for
as long as you like. The app features
customised features as well as default
sessions. Sessions include prep time, in-
tervals and a cool-down period.
Omvana
Free - available for iPhone, Android
Omvana allows users to choose the
length of each meditation session. The
app focuses on mindfulness, stress,
sleep and relaxation. Omvana also
gives access to meditation sounds, mu-
sic and guided sessions.
Mindfulness at your fingertips
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The Best Meditation Apps of 2016 to help you be totally zen
Smiling Mind
Free - available for iPhone, Android
Smiling Mind is a unique, non-profit
app created to increase compassion and
happiness in the world. The app takes
users one step closer to their goal. Smil-
ing Mind is great for kids, teens and
adults as the programmes are designed
by age group.
Take a Break!
Free - available for iPhone, Android
Take a Break! allows you to do just
that – take a break. Choose between a
short or long meditation break with or
without music. The app features easy
instructions for how to get started.