However, it’s only been within the past decade or so that meditation has entered the Western mainstream. Since then, there have been surges in its popularity, most notably in the 1960s (just ask yer mom). It first reached the Western world in the 18th century, when a subset of its guiding principles began influencing Western philosophical circles. With its origins in Southeast Asia, meditation has been around for millennia. In the post, I pit two of the most popular apps against each other - Headspace vs Calm - and take a look at a close third, InsightTimer. I’ve tried upwards of a dozen meditation apps since my sleep really tanked about four years ago. And, thankfully, these apps are also proving to be astonishingly effective. Feeling stressed out, anxious, and generally frazzled by all the things you have to balance - kiddos, work, bills, deadly viruses, the mess that is your home? Did you think you’d have your shit together by now? Welcome to da club.įortunately, a growing cadre of meditation apps are positioning themselves as antidotes to our rising overwhelm and malaise, tailoring their offerings to tackle specific issues like financial fears and managing uncertainty.
