Teaching users to live a more conscious and mindful life, Zenify Premium App offers a variety of mindfulness meditation exercises delivered to a smartphone. These assignments help users experience a heightened state of awareness in the present moment.

Throughout the day, users can choose chosen intervals for the Zenify app to chime with assignments to teach mindfulness meditation techniques. It allows one to take breaks throughout the day to return to the present moment and strengthen the neuronal connections between the part of your brain responsible for consciousness and awareness (prefrontal cortex), according to the app developers.

Suggested exercises take five minutes or less, and are relatively easy to complete. The app is available for iTunes and in the Google Play store for Android for $1.99.

Correspondent for ABC News and the co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America, Dan Harris book 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works, chronicles his quest to make changes in his life after having a panic attack on the air. His route to stress relief was meditation.

In August, he launched a new app called 10% Happier: Meditation for Skeptics, which offers a 2-week course teaching users how to meditate with Dan Haris and his meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein. It includes daily video lessons that teach meditation and mindfulness essentials, without any woo-woo, and guided audio meditations to walk listeners through the practice, and an actual coach from Change Collective.

Its free to download in the Apple iTunes store, and after three days, users can purchase the course for $19.99. For those who dont have an iPhone, the program is also available online here.

Each day there is a short video, a guided meditation, and people can exchange texts with their one-on-one coach from Change Collective, Harris explained on air during a GMA segment .

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Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra are launching their eighth Oprah & Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience titled Manifesting Grace through Gratitude, starting July 13.

Register for FREE here: Oprah.com/meditation.

This all-new, free 21-day meditation experience will help participants stop chasing the things they think they need to be happy and start finding true joy in each present moment. Simultaneously, it aims to help alleviate stress and revitalize mind, body and spirit.

Originally launched in 2013, the Oprah & Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience now features a catalogue of eight different programs with over 4.1 million participants from hundreds of countries around the globe.

This meditation experience will be a heartfelt journey of discovering the grace already present in our lives through the eyes of gratitude, said Deepak Chopra.

Manifesting Grace through Gratitude, led by Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra, will offer a 20-minute audio meditation each day anda series of thought-provoking reflection questions designed to anchor the teachings with a centering thought and mantra. Througha private, interactive journal feature, meditators are able to record and view their progress, giving them an invaluable picture of their personal growth and development.The meditations areeasily accessible from a tablet, computer, or the mobile companion app available in iTunes or Google Play.

Below is an overview of what participants can expect throughout this experience:

Week One: How Gratitude Changes Our LifeWeek one will focus on transformation. Meditations feature learning about the power of positive emotions, being grateful for your life, finding and connecting with the source of your gratitude and bringing it alive in the present.

Week Two: Beyond Emotion to Higher GratitudeWeek two delves deeper into the nature and meaning of gratitude, highlighting the importance of the mind-body connection. These lessons will focus on changing your personal reality and tapping into the power of gratefulness in all aspects of your life.

Week Three: Complete Life in GratitudeThe third week focuses on transforming your life into a state of grace an effortless, more enjoyable and more vibrant way of life. This final week of mediations will teach participants to open their hearts and minds and start on a path to accepting and embracing not only the good that life has to offer, but recognizing the resources and support that are there when we are met with challenges.

Register for FREE here: Oprah.com/meditation.

Seven spiritual teachers and authors share their morning routines to start the day in peace instead of chaos.

For many people, the morning equates to rushing, chaos and building the days to-do list in their mind from the moment they open their eyes. Rather than connecting to our higher self, welcoming the voice of our intuition, and beginning the day from a point of power, we are setting ourselves up for disaster when we begin our day in a stressful way.

Not only does this routine usher in stress and anxiety, but it also activates the bodys fight or flight response, doing damage to both the brain and body over time. The good news is we have the power to change the way we start our day, and it doesnt have to be as difficult or time-consuming as one might think. Plus, the rewards far outweigh the effort

In the Chinese book, the I-Ching, there is a saying, The way it begins is the way it ends. So if you begin in your left brain, and your fight or flight, ego and fear, that is the tone you will set for the day, bestselling author Sonia Choquette tells Elevated Existence. But if you set it connecting to a nurturing prayer or receiving, then that sets the tone that you are listening, available and open.

In his book, The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain, author Don Joseph Goewey recommends starting the day in quiet by waking up 15 minutes ahead of the rush, connecting with the heart, feeling appreciation for another day with people we love, and setting the intention to have a productive and rewarding day, committed to remain calm and peaceful within no matter what occurs outside of us.

Morning routines are important because they set the tone for you taking charge and responsibility for your day, and not giving away your power to outside influences, says Doreen Virtue, bestselling author of Healing with the Angels. Practicing a set morning routine makes it more likely we will stick with other healthful processes, she notes.

Just like eating a healthful breakfast gives you more energy during the day, so does taking excellent care of yourself in the morning set the tone for your day. Its all about keeping your promises to yourself, and being your own best friend, she tells Elevated Existence.

The goal is to start the day in a peaceful way, and carry this energy into our daily life, and there are a variety of ways we can choose to do this. Elevated Existence spoke with some top authors and experts to see what their morning routine and spiritual practices consist of to help our readers create a morning spiritual practice that works for them.

SONIA CHOQUETTEAuthor of Trust Your Vibes: Secret Tools for Six-Sensory Living and Walking Home

I have a very committed spiritual morning practice. The very first thing I do when I open my eyes is to say the Our Father, which I learned is a prayer to align the chakras. Then I say the prayer, Use me this day for the highest good that I can possibly live out today. I am available. My second prayer is Move me. Move me toward my highest good. Move me out of my own way. Move me toward where I can be of greatest service and live my most authentic self.

Then I do the breath of life for three minutes. It gets my breath cleared, and I do it to music and dancing. Next, I do what is called sourcing. I sit and hold my hands up like Im receiving, and for 10 minutes to some very beautiful music, I just receive blessings, nurturing, connection to my higher self, and love from my ancestors and guides. Its like my energetic feed, and I ask to nurture the seeds of my own potential, my authentic self. I really am big on receiving and opening up yourself to something bigger than your personal willpower to nurture and support you.

I end with a few yoga stretches, which is very important to me to be flexible because I sit a lot all day. Then I pick a song and I sing it. It takes about 15 minutes total. I call it the breakfast of champions, and I do it every day. I get my breath going. I say my prayers, and then I sing my song. Its a happy morning experience.

ARIELLE FORD Author of The Soulmate Secret and Wabi Sabi Love

A long time ago, I used to do mantra-based meditation every morning. But I discovered that it stressed me out. I would sit, repeat my mantra, and then my mind would start feeding me thoughts about all the things I needed to accomplish during the day, and I would feel like I needed to write it all down so I wouldnt forget. I eventually gave it up and started exercising in the morning (usually a walk or time on my elliptical machine) followed by a long, relaxing bath.

While in the tub, I still get lots of thoughts, but they dont stress me out, they inspire me! Also, I take a little time each afternoon to do Heart Lock-Ins. This is a technique from the Institute of HeartMath where you focus on the feelings of love, appreciation and gratitude while your attention is on your heart. They even have great technology to use so that you know you are doing it correctly and getting into Heart Coherence. Its called the EmWave, and I just love using it! You can learn more at http://www.heartmath.org.

SUNNY DAWN JOHNSTON Psychic Medium & Author of Invoking the Archangels and The Love Never Ends: Messages From the Other Side

I have four steps to my morning spiritual practice that I find absolutely necessary for my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. First, I meditate. I meditate for the amount of time I feel guided to on any given day. My meditation consists of taking the time each day to connect with Spirit. For me, it isnt a time I intend to receive guidance or direction. Instead, it is a time that I honor and appreciate the connection to Spirit that I have, and is my morning thank you to the Divine.

Second, I pray. I do a short invocation of the Angels, specifically calling in Archangel Michael to help me to hold my own energy and vibration as I have a tendency to be empathic and take on the weight of the world. Third, I open my arms to the Universe, and I set an intention for my day by saying an affirmation. I use a variety of different ones, but the message is always something similar to: I am open and receptive to all the Universe has to offer. Finally, as I get out of bed, I ask Spirit: How may I serve?

MASTIN KIPPAuthor & Founder of The Daily Love

First of all, I get really good sleep because that is so important to me. I think getting good sleep is probably one of the best spiritual practices we could do. The way that I do that is I black out the room, and keep the temperature between 60 and 68 degrees. I have earplugs in and a facemask on, and I use a supplement called Tryptophan, which deepens my sleep.

Also, I like to write in the morning. That is when I write The Daily Love and that is my spiritual practice its my meditation. I feel of if I dont do it. Recently, Ive been doing about a half hour of Hemi-Sync meditation, which is really powerful, and I get very relaxed. Its nice to enter the day in a state of relaxation.

I also have a really quality breakfast. I have a shake from a company called FYCNYC, which stands for Find your Center. Its an alkalizing shake and is easy on your digestive system. The morning is also when I exercise. I do all those things, and it starts my day off right.

SARAH MCLEANAuthor of Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks With Meditation and Founder of The McLean Meditation Institute

Its usually twilight when I wake up. I stretch and slowly arise. When I do, I go to my open window and gaze toward the horizon, or if Im really inspired, Ill go outside in my pajamas and look at the sky. I sometimes say Thank You, or simply listen to the silence. I feel a deep interconnectedness with the natural world.

I head to the bathroom and my dogs follow me in and sit with me. Its a love fest with them. They are so happy, and I am so happy. I splash my face, and go into the living room. There, I sit on the sofa, my dogs at my feet, and enjoy the breaking dawn. I light a candle and enjoy the stillness. I am lucky to live in Sedona, Ariz. The views of the majestic red rocks are spectacular, and as I sit, I often read a passage from an inspiring book. I am reading one by Alan Watts now. Then I set my meditation timer and sit in meditation for 20 minutes.

Usually its a simple mantra practice or breath awareness meditation. My husband sometimes sits with me, but hes already been up for a while, so he might be off doing something else. We meet in the kitchen for coffee or tea. Then after breakfast, we head out with the dogs into the backyard, which is adjacent to the wilderness.

GARY RENARDAuthor of The Disappearance of the Universe and Love Has Forgotten No One

Shortly after awakening, I make it a point to put the Holy Spirit in charge of my day. I want to be connected to that higher, all-knowing place that understands and sees everything. I become still and meditate with the purpose of joining my mind with the beautiful white light of Spirit. Then I will be silent for five minutes and literally become one with the light, which is not a partial attribute, but joined with all creation. Ive stuck to this for most of the last 22 years, ever since I started doing A Course in Miracles, and it has served me very well.

When you are under the guidance of Spirit, you can be led to what is best for everyone. Thats where the word inspired comes from. It comes from the words in spirit. When you are not guided by Spirit, you are disconnected, and in disaster. The word disaster comes fromaster, which means astral. Dis-aster means you are not connected to the astral or higher, all-knowing place. If you run the show on your own, it will usually lead to unhappy things, but Spirit will lead you to what is best for everyone, including you.

DOREEN VIRTUE Author of Healing With the Angels and Assertiveness for Earth Angels

My morning routine consists of, first, meditating and listening for divine guidance that came during the night during my dream time, and making it a conscious awareness. We receive so many messages while we are sleeping, and listening to them is essential. I do this by lying in bed for about 45 minutes before I get up.

Secondly, I engage in stretching in the morning. Four days a week, I do a yoga class at 8 a.m. before I have a chance to get busy with everything else. On the other mornings, I do Pilates. Ive also found going outdoors in the morning and connecting with nature is very energizing.

For breakfast every morning, I have an extremely green smoothie made with organic apple juice, organic kale, spirulina and carob powder.

These morning routines have allowed me to be completely caffeine free since 1996 by getting natural energy from the divine, mother nature, meditation and yoga. I have been embracing this morning routine for many years. When I am traveling, I still take charge of my mornings and always keep them sacred.

There is a new way to meditate by logging online!

MultiMeditation.com offers a range of meditation videos, including those designed to cater to specific needs such as depression, stress and anxiety relief and users can try one of the channels for free!

MulitMeditation is a technique combining traditional and modern meditation techniques and therapies, including knowledge of the Mandala a spiritual symbol representing the Universe that is used in both Hinduism and Buddhism; contemplation meditation, concentration meditation, chromotherapy, sound therapy and fractology (the science of healing through energy).

We use color, music, nature sounds, videos, the Mandala, and fractal art to create a technique that produces the desired effect on several levels of perception through sight, hearing, and vibrations, the website states. MultiMeditation combines all of these various methods to provide a synergistic effect. Using a combination of meditation techniques works faster and more effectively compared with using each technique separately, enabling participants to achieve their desired changes more rapidly.

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Meditation is key to any spiritual practice, whether looking to connect with ones higher self or the divine, sharpen intuition, alleviate stress or slow down the mind. Below are Elevated Existences latest picks for new meditation resources, including books and new CD.

Holy Shift: 365 Daily Meditations from A Course in Miracles, by Robert HoldenAfter studying A Course in Miracles for more than 20 years, Robert Holden chose 365 of his favorite passages to serve as daily, reflective meditations in this new book.

Yoga Meditation: The Supreme Guide to Self-Realization, by Stephen SturgessThe author demonstrates how to use a variety of yoga meditation practices to connect one to a higher consciousness, including meditation postures, had positions or mudras and more.

Angel Prayer Meditations: Harnessing the Help of Heaven to Create Miracles, by Kyle GrayAngel communicator and medium Kyle Gray guides the listener through meditations to connect to their guardian angels and the Archangel realm to get messages, invoke the presence of angels to start the day, find restful sleep at night, and clear the mind of unwanted thoughts and challenges.

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