As most “classical” apps, it consists of a “main” window of content, a menu at the bottom – with 5 menu options. While not as crisp as the minimalist, sometimes quite pricey, counterparts, Insight Timer still delivers a sufficient and uncluttered overview of its contents. After having used it for some time now, here’s my verdict Well, with a few taps in my phone’s App Store, I downloaded the app and started it up. Without digressing even further, I’m of the belief, that – beyond a certain degree – monetisation of spirituality is fundamentally wrong then again, obviously the teachers need to eat too… So far, all I had to rely on was my own, limited experience with the app, and also the claims of podcasters and marketers.ĭuring my research, I stumbled upon a mention of an app called “Insight Timer” – the subject of this text, after all – which claimed that this app had the exact same benefit as headspace, and all the other comparable apps, and also – it was free. About 3 months or so ago, I reminded myself that I really wanted it, and what great benefits it would have – so I sat down and started looking into reviews. I even considered buying a subscription – but for some reason never got around to it. I used to think that guided meditation was “unclean” compared to just sitting, or sitting with noise alone, but after having used some form of guidance for the past year or so, I’ve become more fond of this type of meditation – prime reasons are probably it seems more obligating when someone tells you to stay in the presence (compared to just dozing off!) and – I might as well just admit it – less boring.Īnyway, I tried out the free introductory set of guided meditations on headspace, and I really enjoyed it. Two things seemed to be the real challenge I felt the need to sit for at least 20 minutes – else wise it was deemed a “waste” or not sufficiently worth my time – and I had to stick to my own will and motivation to get the routine up and running.Īfter all – with even the best intent, it matters nothing if you cannot get it done, right? – and even if done, if it only happens once every 3-4 months, it’s not as if it can be expected to have much of an impact…Īfter prevalence of smartphones, several apps have been produced, focused on helping to build a meditation practice, offering both guided meditations and “soundscapes” for meditation – one of the better known ones, is probably “headspace” (no affiliation), which offers several “threads” of short guided meditations in a crisp, clean package. I’ve used binaural beats, I’ve listened to weird white noise compilations on YouTube, and so on and so on… Getting that routine up indefinitely is HARD! I used to either sit silently, sit silently with an egg-timer, or staring into a candle for – at minimum – 20 minutes. The app itself can be found here (free, in-app purchases are available)Įver since I stumbled upon a book on weird stuff back when I was a kid, where meditation was summed up as “self-hypnosis ” (for my danish speaking audience, here’s my post on that – I’ll get back with an English translation at some point □), I’ve been getting back to a somewhat regular routine of semi-daily meditation, time and time again, ever since.Īnd that’s the point, as with everything else. The following review is based on the IOS-app there might be some differences when compared to other versions, unbeknownst to the author. For clarification I am not, in any way, affiliated with the reviewed app, nor has this review been condoned or approved by the makers of it.
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