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SimpleHabit's 5 minute meditations can be done anywhere and are really easy. I find that 5 minutes is just what I need to kickstart this habit. The "stress fix" is a godsend. Thanks for this!
Why do I have to sign up in order to meditate?
Cool app! Thanks for sharing. I think this is great for an introduction to meditation and to help build a habit. One difficulty I have with apps like this is that they're not necessarily incentivized to produce good meditation habits. If a user builds a real meditation practice then they're likely not going to want to use an app like this -- they'll probably want to meditate in silence and for much longer than 5 minu…
they could have a do not disturb mode for x amount of minutes, provide other peaceful sounds for a duration of time, and continue to currate new mindfulness seasions and techniques.
something like the nike+ of meditation.
I tried the headspace app for the free trial, and I liked it a lot, but I did not want to pay their price. A friend tried transcendental meditation but the price for the course was pretty steep. If I were to try your app, how does it compare to the others in terms of features and price?
Also I think it's a Silicon Valley neurosis that you need an app or technology to address problems like depression and low self-esteem (which meditation in the traditional sense addresses).
Charging people as a subscription service for meditation help feels a little queasy. Also I think it's a Silicon Valley neurosis that you need an app or technology to address problems like depression and low self-esteem (which meditation in the traditional sense addresses).