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Mindfulness/Meditation Resources
I just hit my 700 days of meditation streak!

If you’ve considered starting a practice, there are many good reasons, and I will cover that in another post. Today I want to share my favorite resources.
 
The app I use now is Insight TimerThey have an extensive selection of free tracks, searchable by topic, teacher, how much time you have…it’s robust.
 
If you have the ability though, I have loved the paid version. It unlocks the courses feature, where you can do 5, 10, 31-day series on just about everything. Some are more like a lecture, others a hypnotic guided imagery experience. Especially these past two years, I’ve found that getting a deeper dive and continuity has been a craving I needed to indulge.
 
My other favorite, particularly for beginners, is Headspace
 
I like this one because of the lessons on just what this whole mindfulness thing is about. With animated introduction, the teacher Andy beautifully distills the purpose and goals of mindfulness practice.
 
There’s even a short Netflix series by Headspace if you want to check it out before downloading the smartphone app.
 
It’s been a while since I used the Headspace app myself, and there is a paid version as well, but I admit I don’t know what’s on offer there. Several clients really like it though.
 
Last one is Ten Percent Happier by Dan Harris. He’s got an absorbing story (he got into meditation as part of his recovery, and after having a panic attack on air while delivering the evening news!) and uses his reporting skills to interview teachers and meditators for real life stories of their practice. His platforms include a podcast and an app as well. 
 
No matter which one you choose, I absolutely think it is worth investing in the paid versions.
 
Do you use one of these, or another? What do you like about it, how did you choose it?

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