Headspace Meditation App

Headspace structures meditation like a course rather than a menu. Guided sessions build on each other so you start with 3-minute breathing exercises and gradually work up to 15-minute sessions covering focus, anxiety, sleep, and compassion. Animated videos before each session explain each technique clearly and briefly, and the instructor's voice is calm without being patronizing. At $13 per month or $70 per year, consistent use over about 4 months has been my experience. Bright and friendly in design, orange and yellow tones with simple illustrations make the subject feel approachable rather than mystical.