Meditation
Eighteen topics.
Five hundred-plus free practices.
Pick what fits today. Each topic links to its own page with practices in the app, an in-browser preview, common questions, and an honest take on what meditation can and can't do for the thing you're working with.
Start meditatingHow to pick a meditation
Not sure which to choose? Start with the beginner topic if meditation is new to you. Otherwise, pick the topic that matches how you feel today: anxious, angry, restless at night, or scattered. Every topic below has free guided sessions in the app plus a browser preview, so you can try one in about five minutes.
All eighteen
In the order we'd suggest you scan them.
Meditation for beginners
You don't need a special posture, a quiet room, or thirty minutes. Five minutes counts.
Open topic →Meditation for anxiety
A way to notice anxious thoughts without getting pulled into them.
Open topic →Meditation for stress
A short daily practice for a nervous system that's been on for too long.
Open topic →Meditation for sleep
For a mind that won't slow down at night.
Open topic →Meditation for anger
Not about suppressing anger. About noticing it before it runs the show.
Open topic →Meditation for focus
Train the muscle of returning your attention. That's the whole game.
Open topic →Meditation for cravings
Notice the urge. Let it pass. Don't act on it. That's the practice.
Open topic →Loving-kindness meditation
A practice for softening chronic self-criticism, anger, and isolation. Older than any wellness app. Still works.
Open topic →Body scan meditation
The most reliable practice for stress, sleep, and the tension you've been carrying in your jaw and shoulders without knowing it.
Open topic →Mindful eating
The practice of paying attention to eating while you eat. Not a diet.
Open topic →Meditation for relaxation
Body scan, progressive muscle relaxation, and breath-anchored practices to drop the tension you've been carrying.
Open topic →Meditation and PTSD
An adjunct, not a treatment. Read this page before pressing play.
Open topic →Breathing meditation
The most reliable beginner practice and the most reliable advanced one.
Open topic →Walking meditation
The same practice with the body moving. Good for people who can't sit still or who walk daily anyway.
Open topic →Gratitude meditation
A structured way to notice what's actually working. Not a substitute for hard circumstances changing.
Open topic →Meditation for grief
Not a cure. Sometimes a small steady thing.
Open topic →Meditation for happiness
Not a button you press. A practice that removes some of the machinery of unhappiness.
Open topic →Meditation for studying
Not about feeling zen. About training the muscle of returning your attention when it drifts to your phone.
Open topic →Common questions
Which meditation should I start with?
If you're new, start with the beginner topic. Otherwise pick the one that matches how you feel right now: anxious, angry, wired before bed, or unable to focus. There's no wrong order. You can switch topics any day, and most people end up rotating a few.
Are these meditations free?
Yes. Declutter The Mind has 500-plus free guided meditations across all 18 topics, with no subscription required to start. An optional Plus plan ($60 a year, or $219 once for lifetime access) gives you the full library, but you can practice for free for as long as you like.
How long should a beginner meditate?
Five to ten minutes is plenty when you're starting. A short practice you actually do every day beats a long one you skip. Many topics here include five-minute sessions for exactly this reason, and you can add time later once sitting still feels normal.
Do I have to sit cross-legged, chant, or believe anything?
No. Our meditations are secular and practical, with no mysticism and no guru. Sit in a chair, lie down, or go for a walk. The walking and body-scan topics are built for people who don't want to sit still at all.
How often should I meditate to feel a difference?
Aim for most days of the week. Consistency matters more than session length, and a daily habit is what builds the attention and calm that research links to meditation. Pick one topic and stick with it for a couple of weeks as a first test.