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Beginning Meditation

Learn the fundamental techniques of meditation.

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Start Your Journey

Video • 2 min

There are so many ways to show up for yourself.

Getting Started with Headspace

Video • 1 min

Get to know the Headspace app.

The Basics

Video • 2 min

There’s no better place to start.

Breathwork Basics

Video • 3 min

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Back to Basics

Learn the Basics of Meditation

Meditation • 3-10 min

Start learning the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness.

Basics 2

Course • 10-15 min

Start to deepen your practice.

Basics 3

Course • 10-20 min

Practice applying mindfulness to everyday life.

Learn the Techniques

Noting

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Keep thoughts and feelings in proportion.

Visualization

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Using your imagination with the right amount of effort.

Focused Attention

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Place your attention on one thing at a time.

Resting Awareness

Expert Guidance • <1 min

A pleasant awareness of everything around you.

Loving Kindness

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Uncover a more compassionate mind.

Breathe

Meditation • 1-3 min

Add a sense of spaciousness to your day.

Box Breathing

Workout • 3 min

Counting the breath eases an anxious mind.

Belly Breathing

Workout • 3 min

Try this simple, effective, and relaxing exercise.

Short & Simple

Expand and Release

Mindful Activity • 1 min

A visual way to steady your breathing.

Unwind

Meditation • 1-3 min

Lead your mind to a natural place of rest.

Grounding a Racing Mind

Mindful Activity • 2 min

Ground yourself with this quick breathing exercise.

Deep Breathing for Stress Relief

Meditation • 5 min

A short breathing exercise to help settle the mind.

When Your Mind Won't Stop

Managing Stress

Video • 2 min

Start building your toolkit for stress.

Calming an Anxious Mind

Course • 3-10 min

Learn everyday techniques to soothe anxious thoughts.

Letting Go of Stress

Course • 10-20 min

Learn to reframe negative emotions and let them go.

Managing Anxiety

Course • 10-20 min

Experience anxious thoughts from a new perspective.

Get Comfortable in Your Body

Body Scan

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Bring body and mind together.

Relaxing the Muscles

Wind Down • 11 min

Discover where you may be holding stress in your body.

Body Awareness

Meditation • 10-30 min

Pay gentle attention to the changing sensations within the body and experience the present moment.

Release Your Body's Stress

Meditation • 14 min

Break the pattern of holding onto tension.

Calm Body, Calm Mind

Meditation • 8 min

Let go of tension in the mind and body.

Feel Your Feelings

Make Space For Your Feelings

Meditation • 7 min

What do you want out of your day?

Balancing Mixed Emotions

Meditation • 5 min

Two feelings can be true.

Holding Opposing Emotions

Meditation • 9 min

It’s okay to feel multiple emotions at once.

Self-Compassion

Course • 10-20 min

Practice treating yourself with unconditional kindness.

From Wake Up to Wind Down

Waking Up

Meditation • 3-10 min

Begin your day feeling fresher, clearer, and brighter.

Washing Your Face

Mindful Activity • 4 min

Show your skin — and your mind — some love.

Brushing Your Teeth

Mindful Activity • 4 min

Turn your oral hygiene routine into a mindful moment.

Washing Your Hands

Mindful Activity • 4 min

Slow down and connect with your sense of touch.

Midday Check-in

Meditation • 7 min

Be present with any emotions you’re feeling today.

Coffee Break

Meditation • 4 min

Take a moment in the day to be kind to your mind.

Decompress After Work

Meditation • 7-8 min

Shake off the day and relax.

End of Day

Meditation • 3-10 min

Find a place of rest in both body and mind.

Finding Focus

Focus Your Attention

Video • 4 min

Find some space from your thoughts and refocus.

Dealing With Distractions

Course • 10-20 min

Create a calm environment for your studies.

Organizing Thoughts

Meditation • 7 min

Make space in your mind with a to-do list for school.

Focusing on What Matters

Meditation • 7 min

Reconnect with your inner voice.

Common Questions

Can Being Lonely Be OK?

Expert Guidance • 4 min

Alone doesn’t have to mean lonely.

Am I Doing it Right?

Expert Guidance • 1 min

A thought, even about meditation, is just a thought.

Where are Thoughts?

Expert Guidance • 2 min

They’re not in your head.

What's Going Well?

Mindful Activity • 11 min

Grab a journal and reflect on the positives.

How Are You Doing, Really?

Meditation • 4 min

Take a moment to check in with yourself.

Can Forgiveness Help Me Heal?

Mindful Activity • 9 min

Find out if forgiving someone might be helpful for you.

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