Meditation guides

A little help getting started.

Practical answers for your first ten minutes, how long to meditate, offline listening, and meditation without an account.

• Meditation guides

  A simple ten-minute meditation, from start to gong

  A practical guide to an unguided ten-minute meditation with gentle sound: get comfortable, start, return your attention, and finish without a score.

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  How long should you meditate? What the research says

  Start with five to ten minutes a day. In studies, ten minutes raised mindfulness about as much as twenty, and thirteen daily minutes helped beginners.

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  What can I do to reduce stress? 7 things that help

  Small things help with stress: fewer tasks, a daily walk, regular bedtimes and someone to talk to. Seven tips, and when to see a doctor.

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  How to meditate: a simple start for beginners

  Sit comfortably, pick one thing to pay attention to, and come back each time your mind wanders. Also: what to do when thoughts keep coming, and how long to sit.

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  Meditation without an account: what to look for

  Want to meditate without signing up? Learn what Stille stores locally, how its no-account experience works, and what happens to your session history.

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  Offline meditation: a quiet session without a connection

  Stille bundles all three ten-minute sound recordings in its iPhone app. Learn how offline sessions, locked-screen playback, and interruptions work.