About Headspace
Headspace makes meditation and mindfulness accessible to everyone with beautifully animated guided sessions. Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, guides you through programs ranging from 1-minute breathing exercises to 30-day meditation courses covering stress, focus, sleep, anxiety, and self-esteem.
The Basics course introduces meditation fundamentals over 10 sessions, making it perfect for complete beginners. Beyond meditation, Headspace offers Sleepcast bedtime stories, Focus music for productivity, Move workout sessions, and SOS exercises for acute stress moments.
Headspace for Work and Headspace for Students programs make the app accessible through employers and schools. The buddy system lets you meditate alongside friends. Progress tracking shows your mindfulness streak, total time meditated, and personal milestones.
Key Features
- Guided meditation courses for all levels
- Sleepcast stories for better sleep
- Focus music for productivity
- Move workout sessions
- SOS exercises for acute stress
- Progress tracking and streaks
- Mindfulness buddy system
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Best app for meditation beginners
- Andy's voice is genuinely calming and approachable
- Beautiful animations explain concepts visually
- Diverse content beyond meditation (sleep, focus, exercise)
👎 What Could Be Better
- Requires subscription at $12.99/month
- Free content is very limited
- Experienced meditators may find it basic
- Sleepcast narrators limited compared to Calm
User Reviews
Headspace made meditation click for me after years of failed attempts. The animated explanations of concepts like noting and body scanning were the breakthrough. I've meditated every day for 90 days and my anxiety has noticeably decreased. Andy's voice is incredibly soothing.
The 3-minute SOS sessions have saved me before big presentations. I do the daily meditation every morning and the Focus music plays while I work. It's become essential to my daily routine. Worth every penny of the subscription for my mental health.