5 Meditation Apps for Women Over 60
Want to start meditating and don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you already have an established meditation practice and want to add more tools to your routine.
Mobile apps are great to help out in almost every aspect of our lives. From apps that keep grocery lists and recipes to apps that help us with interior decorating, there’s an app for practically everything! Apps are also great to learn new things, like languages and meditation.
It is well-known that meditation can calm the mind, help us with focus and memory, as well as help us sleep better. But starting and maintaining a regular meditation practice can sometimes be challenging. Without accountability and motivation, it can be difficult to keep at. That’s where meditation apps come in handy.
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Benefits of Meditation
We all know that regular exercise and eating healthy keep our bodies in shape and functioning well. We sometimes forget that our mind is just as important and needs to be taken care of.
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.
—Mayo Clinic
Trusted Mayo Clinic mentions that the benefits of meditation may include:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations,
- Building skills to manage your stress,
- Increasing self-awareness,
- Focusing on the present,
- Reducing negative emotions,
- Increasing imagination and creativity,
- Increasing patience and tolerance,
- Lowering resting heart rate,
- Lowering resting blood pressure,
- Improving sleep quality.
Read HOW MEDITATION CAN IMPROVE YOUR ENERGY.
How to Make Space for Meditation
Here are some steps to help you make space for meditation in your daily routine:
Set Your Intentions
Understand why you want to meditate. Whether it’s for stress relief, spiritual growth, or simply to find some peace in your day, having a clear intention will motivate you to prioritize meditation.
Start Small
Begin with just a few minutes of meditation each day and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable. Even just five minutes of meditation can make a difference.
Establish a Routine
Choose a specific time of day for your meditation practice and try to stick to it consistently. Whether it’s first thing in the morning, during a lunch break, or before bed, having a regular schedule helps make meditation a habit.
Create a Dedicated Space
Find a quiet and comfortable spot where you can meditate without distractions. It could be a corner of your room, a cozy chair, or even a cushion on the floor. Make this space inviting and free from clutter.
Eliminate Distractions
Turn off your phone or put it on silent mode, close the door, and let others in your household know that you need some uninterrupted time for meditation.
Use Guided Meditations
If you’re new to meditation or find it challenging to focus, try using guided meditation apps or recordings. These can provide structure and guidance as you cultivate your practice.
Keep reading to discover some of the best meditation apps available.
Be Flexible
While having a consistent routine is beneficial, it’s also important to be flexible. Life can be unpredictable, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you miss a meditation session. Simply pick up where you left off when you can.
Experiment with Different Techniques
There are many different types of meditation, such as mindfulness meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and visualization. Explore different techniques to find what resonates best with you.
Stay Patient and Persistent
Like any skill, meditation takes time and practice to develop. Be patient with yourself and trust that your meditation practice will deepen over time.
Notice the Benefits
Pay attention to how meditation affects your daily life. Notice any changes in your mood, stress levels, and overall well-being. Celebrate the positive impact that meditation brings to your life, which can further motivate you to continue your practice.
By following these steps and making a conscious effort to prioritize meditation in your life, you can create the space needed to cultivate a regular and fulfilling meditation practice.
Meditation Apps
I have tried several different meditation apps, and this is a list of my favorites:
Headspace
The Headspace app specializes in meditation and mindfulness. It teaches you how to relax, how to manage stress, and how to find your focus through guided meditations, courses, and mindfulness exercises. It helps you build a daily practice to live a stress-free and happy life. The app also offers sleep sounds and guided sleep meditations. With over 70 million downloads, they must be on to something.
Calm
Calm helps you manage stress, helps to balance your moods, refocus your attention and also sleep better. The app has guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, breathwork, and stretching exercises as well. It offers a mental daily health tracker to keep you mindful and on track.
Meditopia
Meditopia is another popular meditation app that also offers guided meditations and bedtime stories. It has over 1000 guided meditations on a variety of subjects that affect our moods and daily lives. It sends daily reminders so you remain accountable for your meditation practice. Meditopia is translated and offered in 12 languages.
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is an acclaimed mindfulness app that offers guided meditations and talks led by leading meditation and mindfulness experts, neuroscientists, psychologists, and university teachers. It also has sleep music tracks recorded by world-renowned artists.
Chopra: Meditation and Wellbeing
Whether you’re new to meditation or you’re an advanced practitioner, the Chopra app will help you find your peace on a path that suits you. The guided meditations are based on Deepak Chopra’s wisdom and scientific research. The app offers well-being tools, tips, and practices.
Read GUIDED MEDITATION FOR WOMEN OVER 60.
Try out the free versions or free trial periods of a few apps before deciding which one best suits your needs and lifestyle. At the base, they are all very similar, but the user interfaces are all different and you may feel more comfortable with one over the others. It’s worth paying a monthly or yearly subscription to your favorite app in order to have access to full features.
Let’s Have a Conversation:
Do you meditate? Will you start meditating? What is your favorite way or technique to meditate? Will you – or do you – use a mobile app to mediate? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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I recently downloaded the Insight app…..looking forward to finding some ZEN 😌
I have used the Calm app for 5 or 6 years. It is wonderful. I checked out a few meditation apps, but this is the one I like the most. Highly recommended! jen 🇦🇺
I LOVE my Insight Timer app. I listen to music every night
You don’t have to be a 60+ woman. These apps and practices are appropriate for people of all ages.