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The ancient art of meditation has firmly entered the 21st century, thanks to app developers everywhere. Now, relaxing in your spare timewhile clearing out stress, negative thoughts, and anxietyis just a click away. Meditation apps might look like just another icon on your phone screen, but they're really a gateway into the mindful practice's storied world, whether you meditate for spiritual reasons or to help unwind after a particularly stressful day. Ahead, the best meditation apps for newcomers and pros alikebecause everyone can benefit from more self-care right now.

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1 Calm

You already know this app is going to be well-loved with a name like Calm. Click through the different meditation topics, find a length that works for youwhether that's three minutes or 25then start unwinding. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

2 Insight Timer

If you have trouble finding a guided meditation track that works for you, then we'd like to introduce you to Insight Timer, which boasts 75,000 of them. And as the name implies, the meditation timer is a great perk if you're on an odd schedule (or your lunch break). Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

3 Breethe

With a ton of different guided meditations to choose from, as well as relaxing audio that'll make you think you're taking a nap in the middle of nature, Breethe helps you, well, breathe again. Then go right to sleep. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

4 Meditation for Sleep and Calm

You probably know Down Dog best for its cult-favorite yoga app, but go ahead and download its meditation app, too. Thoughtfully titled Meditation for Sleep and Calmyou'll never miss it on your home screenthe app releases a new meditation each day, and you get to pick the voice and language. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

5 Atom

Atom's premise is simple: It offers a 21-day, habit-forming meditation "journey" that begins with two-minute sessions. That way, you can slowly build up your ability to tune out the rest of the world. Available on Google Play.

6 Mesmerize

Mesmerize is different from the rest. It focuses in on guided audio-visual meditation that'll catch the eye and mind of even the busiest, most distractable person. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

7 Headspace

Just as much made for mindfulness as it is for meditation, Headspace is a great intro class in slowing down and focusing on the good stuff. It includes guided meditations, as well as mini meditations that are two to three minutes long. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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