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According to report According to a report published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), mental health should be at the top of the political agenda after the pandemic. Everyone has experienced serious emotional difficulties during this period; therefore, certain relaxation habits should be part of your daily routine.
Even if you haven’t suffered much over the past few years, why not renew your spirit and set aside a few minutes of your day to embrace self-knowledge? Tasks such as meditation and yoga become an integral part of their users, given the many benefits they bring:
- Reduction of anxiety and stress;
- Improves sleep;
- Less body pain;
- Mental balance;
- Sharpens creativity and productivity;
- Makes life happier;
- And much more!
This is not just a guess, it's science: several studies have shown that meditating and doing other activities to relax the mind bring several benefits to physical and mental health. It is extremely common to find psychiatrists who recommend these activities to their patients.
Want to improve your mental health while spending very little or nothing? The following apps will certainly help you find what you're looking for!
Calm
Android [DOWNLOAD]
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iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Want to start meditating the right way? Or are you so overwhelmed with thoughts that you have trouble falling asleep? Whatever you’re looking for, the Calm app will teach you how to relax your mind and improve your concentration.
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The music featured in the app is relaxing and uses sound frequencies known as “white noise”: sounds that bring comfort rather than discomfort. In addition, the audios that will guide your meditations or moments of sleep teach you how to concentrate, calm down and be grateful for life.
Its free version gives you access to a good part of its features. However, if you want to delve even deeper into this universe, you can subscribe to the Premium version of the service. The price is quite affordable!
White Noise
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Have you ever turned on your fan or air conditioner just because of the noise they make? White noise helps relax your mind: that's the goal of White Noise, available for all mobile devices.
This is a free software that offers several white noise options to help you focus during your meditations – or even while sleeping. This is especially beneficial for people who live in big cities, which are usually noisy all the time. White noise can mask the unpleasant sounds of the streets and avenues.
Sounds of birds, snow, rain, wind, ocean waves and many others can be freely selected by the user. It may not seem like a big deal; however, sometimes the perfect sound is all you need to focus or relax! Lie down or sit in a comfortable place and enjoy.
Nature Sounds
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Are you passionate about nature but don't have time to connect with nature? Nature Sounds can be a great tool to remind you of the delightful sounds of waterfalls, rivers and forests.
Many meditation and yoga enthusiasts love using this type of app to make their activities even more enjoyable and immersive. Disconnecting from the concrete jungle is a difficult task, but it's worth it!
The audios are high quality and customizable: add or remove elements, or set a timer that will turn off the program after a certain period. Enjoy: it's free!
Daily Yoga
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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This powerful app allows you to practice yoga at home. In addition to being available in Portuguese, it has been translated into 20 other languages, making it one of the most popular options in mobile app stores.
To do this, users can enjoy various yoga classes and videos, with several valuable tips on how to properly connect with their body and mind. After some time, doing yoga becomes a relaxing therapy that helps to keep in shape!
Need some extra motivation? Daily Yoga has a variety of challenges to help you push yourself every day.
Although the app is free, there is the option to subscribe to its Premium version, which unlocks all its features. The developers are always offering great discounts to those who want to be part of this lifestyle!
Pranayama
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Did you know that correct breathing can change your life forever? The app was named after a breathing control practice, very common among yoga practitioners.
“Prana” means “vital energy” and “ayama” means “control”. The way you breathe directly influences your performance during a walk, a run or any other physical activity. With Pranayama, you can practice this technique and enjoy all its benefits!
Trust us – you will relax and sleep better as you learn to breathe better. The software is free: enjoy every moment!
Insight Timer
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Insight Timer has a huge variety of features to help you relax and meditate anytime, anywhere. In addition to working with adults, it also has therapies exclusively dedicated to children!
Guided meditations, relaxing music and sounds, courses and various challenges await users looking to center their thoughts and escape the stress of everyday life. In addition, Insight Timer has a very active and communicative community!
The app is free, but it has a paid version that unlocks all its features. It's not the cheapest among the others, but it's certainly one of the most comprehensive options!
Time to relax!
The list of apps in this article is quite complete and includes both free and paid solutions. Relaxing and meditating don’t have to be expensive activities: even premium solutions charge very affordable prices that can easily fit into your budget.
Never forget to take care of your mental health: once it is compromised, you will have to walk a much longer and more complicated path. Enjoy every moment with peace and joy!