VR Zen: 5 Meditation Apps to Increase Your Well-Being
Whether you’re cool, calm, and collected or running on zero chill, VR has a lot to offer when it comes to mindfulness. It can help you block out distractions and better immerse yourself in that moment of zen. If you’re new to meditation, it can remove the intimidation factor by letting you practice from the comfort of home. And it can give you direct access to stunning landscapes to fill your audio and visual fields.
May is National Meditation Month, but mindfulness practices can be beneficial year-round. So let’s align those chakras and take a look at five of the top VR meditation apps.
TRIPP
Named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022 list, winner of the Lumiere Award for Best Use of VR for Health and Wellbeing, and a CES 2022 Innovation Award winner for Best of Innovation in Health and Wellness, TRIPP is changing the game for what we consider “meditation.” TRIPP’s fully immersive meditation experiences make it easy to let go of outside distractions and racing thoughts as you escape into stunning landscapes and virtual worlds. Follow along with your guide’s soothing voice and simple breathing exercises to keep your focus in the present moment.
Innerworld
Whether they’re struggling with agoraphobia, anxiety, postpartum depression, PTSD, or other challenges, people are benefiting from Innerworld thanks to its supportive and anonymous community. The app uses social VR to help people set and reach mental health goals.
You can attend unlimited free group-based sessions to learn coping strategies and deal with whatever life throws at you. Innerworld features guides certified in Cognitive Behavioral Immersion, regular events, and more.
Hoame
With a diverse group of expert instructors, Hoame’s goal is to take the intimidation out of meditation. You can drop into live studio classes daily or take advantage of a growing library of on-demand content—all from the comfort of your own home. Click here to learn more about this subscription-based app.
Maloka
Created by celebrated wellness authors and philanthropists Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz (of Just Sit and The Well Daily), Maloka is designed to teach and reinforce healthy meditation and mindfulness habits. Take it easy on your own private island and watch it transform into a lush oasis as you make meditation into a consistent habit. Your spirit guide is along for the journey—and will grow and evolve alongside you, as you become a healthier and more mindful person. Click here to learn more about this free app.
Guided Meditation VR
Named the Best of Quest 2021 App of the Year, Guided Meditation VR features 40+ environments, 30+ hours of guided meditations, and 200+ audio tracks designed to enhance your meditation experience. You can customize your meditation sessions as you see fit, use a simple meditation timer, or gently float through calming vistas in Motion mode.
During National Meditation Month and all year round, Quest is the perfect companion to increase your mindfulness and help center yourself. Looking for more active ways to unwind and de-stress? Check out our Exercise by Accident list of VR games to help you work out at home.
