LarlaB Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I've been reading and enjoying the "Mindfullness" (William and Penman) and am doing the 8 week plan. My stress level has been too high for too long. As has anxiety. And frequent illness. I am excercising 3x a week and trying to gently overhaul diet. Have added Theanine and holy basil leaf into the mix. It all helps. What helps most (it seems) is meditation and conscious letting go. What recommendations do you have for any meditation or mindfulness apps? Yes phone app. I see the irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I like the Breathe2Relax app. I'd never been able to practice mindful breathing w/o feeling like I was going to hyperventilate until I got the app. I also have Breathe+ and it's okay but I prefer Breathe2Relax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have been enjoying the Calm app. There is a lot of free content to try it out. If you end up wanting to subscribe, watch your email for a discount. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My favorite classic book in that field is Jerry Braza's Moment by Moment. I have re-read it more times than I can count. You might also want to investigate restorative and/or yoga nidra (aka yoga sleep). I switched to restorative yoga this summer when I had an ankle injury and got hooked. To me it's mindfulness with stretching. My teacher also suggested yoga nidra. I haven't been able to attend a class, but I downloaded several recordings that I listen to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My watch goes off periodically to remind me to breathe and be mindful Have you ever considered Bach flowers?? I've found they help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I really like the Calm & Insight Timer apps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I used 'Calm' but I don't have a subscription. I use their free body scan options regularly, particularly at night, and occasionally their 'best of' daily calm. I have paid the (one-off) fee for Buddhify and also use that regularly (most mornings before work). There are lots of different styles - tons of options for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sadie recommended the Smiling Minds app on another thread. I got it and tried it and it is wonderful. It's also free and the narrator has an Australian accent. I have tried mindfulness myself, but having a guide really helps me. I just might be getting addicted. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Headspace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Insight Timer. It's free and doesn't require a subscription. There are thousands of meditations available, sorted by category. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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