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Move with Mindfulness

Meditation • 10 min

Release tension in the body with mindful movement.

Worrying vs Planning

Meditation • 10 min

Learn how to break the cycle of worrying.

Processing Tragedy

Meditation • 16 min

Learn to cope with distress after tragedy.

Sitting with Grief and Shock

Video • 3 min

Let emotions move through you instead of getting stuck.

Set Boundaries Around The News

Meditation • 5 min

Stay informed while protecting your peace.

Coping with Political Change

Meditation • 5 min

Big shifts can stir up big emotions.

Courses and Singles

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Afternoon Refresh

Meditation • 8 min

Take a moment to reset, stretch, and release tension.

Calming an Anxious Mind

Course • 3-10 min

Learn everyday techniques to soothe anxious thoughts.

Acceptance

Course • 10-20 min

Learn to let go of resistance and find acceptance.

Appreciation

Course • 10-20 min

Discover a renewed sense of gratefulness for life.

A Breath of Kindness

Meditation • 6 min

Breathe in for yourself, and out for another.

Acknowledging Our Privilege

Meditation • 10 min

Work through discomfort as you recognize privilege.

Beginning Meditation

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Learn the Basics of Meditation

Course • 3-10 min

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness.

Guided Meditation

Meditation • 5-120 min

Add to your practice with a classic guided meditation.

Getting Started with Headspace

Video • 1 min

Get to know the Headspace app.

What Can a Coach Help Me With?

Video • 2 min

Meet any goal with a mental health coach on your team.

Breathing into Stress

Meditation • 5 min

A short breathing exercise to help settle the mind.

Five Mindful Minutes

Course • 5 min

Make mindful breaks a priority.

SOS

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Feeling Overwhelmed SOS

Meditation • 3-4 min

Give yourself room to breathe.

Burned Out SOS

Meditation • 3 min

Step away from worried thoughts.

After a Nightmare SOS

Nighttime SOS • 10-11 min

Don't let a bad dream ruin your night's rest.

Work Stress SOS

Nighttime SOS • 10-13 min

Put down unresolved work stress and let yourself drift off.

Feeling Overwhelmed During a Conflict

Meditation • 4 min

Bring space to the intense emotions you’re feeling.

I Feel Ashamed

Meditation • 4 min

Release yourself from feelings of guilt.

Quick Meditations

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Permission to Rest

Meditation • 8 min

Truly resting and letting go is a radical choice.

Walking into Presence

Meditation • 7 min

Soothe anxious feelings on a guided walk.

Have a Calm Start to Your Day

Meditation • 6 min

Help your mind wake up for school.

Waking Up

Meditation • 3-10 min

Begin your day feeling fresher, clearer, and brighter.

Managing Anxious Moments

Meditation • 8 min

Build perseverance and face your anxiety.

Mental Health as Mindfulness

Meditation • 8 min

Mindfulness is another tool in your mental health kit.

Quick Focus Resets

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Breathe Away Distractions

Mindful Activity • 5 min

Center a busy mind through focused breathing.

Focus Your Attention

Video • 4 min

Find some space from your thoughts and refocus.

Mindful Tech

Meditation • 3-10 min

Develop a healthier relationship with technology.

Does Music Help You Focus?

Video • 4 min

John Legend explores how music can improve our lives.

WFH | Starting Your Day

Meditation • 10 min

Start your day grounded and focused.

Midday Check-in

Meditation • 7 min

Be present with any emotions you’re feeling today.

Calming Everyday Anxiety

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Calming an Anxious Mind

Course • 3-10 min

Learn everyday techniques to soothe anxious thoughts.

Feeling Overwhelmed SOS

Meditation • 3-4 min

Give yourself room to breathe.

Panicking SOS

Meditation • 3 min

Anchor your mind and body in the present.

Learn the Basics of Meditation

Course • 3-10 min

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness.

Managing Anxious Moments

Meditation • 8 min

Build perseverance and face your anxiety.

Walking in Nature

Mindful Activity • 3-10 min

Genuinely experience the natural world around you.

Walking in the City

Mindful Activity • 3-10 min

Stay connected to the world during a walk in the city.

Mental Health Matters

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Ask a Therapist - Holiday Pressure

Advice • 3 min

Let go of the idea of a “perfect” holiday season.

Ask a Therapist - Major Life Changes

Advice • 2 min

Learn how to stay present during big changes.

Ask a Therapist - Becoming a Parent

Advice • 3 min

Cope with anxious thoughts as you approach parenthood.

Ask a Coach - Social Anxiety

Advice • 2 min

How can I prep my mind for a big social event?

Ask a Coach - Finding Balance at Work

Advice • 3 min

How do I protect my schedule at work as a leader?

Brighten Up Your Mood (40 Hz)

Soundscape • 45-480 min

For a good day ahead.

Get into Focus (50 Hz)

Soundscape • 45-480 min

For uninterrupted concentration.

Timers

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Guided Meditation

Meditation • 5-120 min

Add to your practice with a classic guided meditation.

Semi-Guided

Meditation • 5-120 min

Enjoy a semi-guided meditation at your chosen length.

Unguided

Meditation • 5-120 min

Enjoy a silent meditation at your chosen length.

Guided Breathwork

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Breathwork Basics

Video • 3 min

Get the beginners’ guide to breathwork with Dora.

Breathwork FAQs

Video • 7 min

Dora answers your questions about breathwork.

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Workout • 4 min

Boost your energy and quiet the mind.

Belly Breathing

Workout • 3 min

Try this simple, effective, and relaxing exercise.

Box Breathing

Mindful Activity • 5 min

Relax your mind with measured breaths.

Star Breathing

Mindful Activity • 5 min

Follow the simple pattern of the star with your breath.

Techniques and Support

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Getting Started with Headspace

Video • 1 min

Get to know the Headspace app.

Body Scan

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Bring body and mind together.

Worry

Advice • 8 min

What do we do when anxiety arises during meditation?

Planning

Advice • 5 min

Recognize helpful planning. Let go of unhelpful planning.

Stiffness

Advice • 4 min

Relax the body and let go of physical tension.

Swallowing

Advice • 4 min

Swallowing can be distracting while meditating.

Deepen Your Practice

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Emptiness

Expert Guidance • 2 min

Thoughts may appear real but are they actually?

Semi-Guided

Meditation • 5-120 min

Enjoy a semi-guided meditation at your chosen length.

Pro | Level 1

Course • 10-20 min

Get comfortable with silence.

Pro | Level 2

Course • 10-20 min

Practice using difficulties to refine your technique.

Part One Practice: Human Layers

Podcast • 11 min

Connect with human stories past and future.

Part Two Practice: The Well of Deep Time

Podcast • 18 min

Walk back in time and across the universe.

Support for Your Fertility Journey

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“This Shouldn’t Be a Taboo Conversation”

Expert Guidance • 12 min

Eve and Rosie chat about what brings them comfort.

“You Don’t Have to do This Journey Alone”

Expert Guidance • 11 min

Eve turns to a friend to talk about fear and hope.

Listening to Your Mind & Body

Advice • 10 min

Discover what your mind and body need right now.

Self-Compassion and Hope

Meditation • 5-20 min

Give yourself space to feel complex emotions.

Coping with Feelings of Isolation

Advice • 8 min

Even if you feel lonely, know that you are not alone.

Feeling Unseen

Meditation • 5-20 min

Learn how to manage feelings of isolation.

Politics Without Panic

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Coping with Political Change

Meditation • 5 min

Big shifts can stir up big emotions.

Information Overload

Meditation • 7 min

Create your own space in the noise.

Feeling Overwhelmed SOS

Meditation • 3-4 min

Give yourself room to breathe.

Find An Anchor In Overwhelm

Meditation • 10 min

One thing at a time.

Create a Meaningful Life Outside Politics, with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Podcast • 8 min

Create a meaningful life beyond politics.

Find Purpose and Joy, with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Podcast • 7 min

Civic engagement boosts your happiness.

Gold Medal Mindset

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Building Self-Confidence

Meditation • 8 min

Learn how to lay the foundations for true self-confidence.

Sports | Competition

Course • 10-20 min

Discover a place of quiet confidence.

Sports | Concentration

Course • 10-20 min

Learn to let go of both the past and the future.

Clear Intentions

Meditation • 10 min

Connect with your intention, even on off days.

Motivation Boost

Meditation • 10 min

Progress happens in the present.

Motivation-boosting Workout

Workout • 26 min

Supercharge your day and get it done.

Reframing Anxiety

Workout • 21 min

Let go of any pent-up tension.

Pride From the Inside Out

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Be Proud Today and Every Day

Meditation • 10 min

Embrace your fullest, truest self.

You're Worthy of Unconditional Love

Mindful Activity • 14 min

Practice showing yourself the love you deserve.

Honor Your Authentic Self

Mindful Activity • 12 min

You don't have to perform or pretend.

Headspace Conversations - Finding your Pride

Video • 8 min

Showing love to every part of yourself.

The Path to 'Radical Acceptance,' with Dr. Jenna Glover

Podcast • 5 min

Acceptance can lead to healing.

Community Care

Podcast • 5 min

Embrace healing in community.

Find Your Tribe, with Dr. Joy

Podcast • 6 min

Dr. Joy explores the undeniable impact of strong social networks on our well-being.

Women's Collection

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Inspired by Women

Meditation • 16 min

Show appreciation for the women in your life.

Befriending Our Bodies

Course • 11 min

Awaken yourself to how great your body truly is.

Connecting Mind and Body

Meditation • 10 min

Tune in to your body from head to toe.

Navigating Change

Course • 10-20 min

Train your mind to be more comfortable with change.

Visualizing Well-Being

Meditation • 10 min

Create an inner sanctuary of safety, support, and joy.

Feel 1% Better

Meditation • 10 min

Change doesn't have to happen all at once.

Building Self-Confidence

Meditation • 8 min

Learn how to lay the foundations for true self-confidence.

Celebrating Black Joy

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Connecting to Black Joy

Meditation • 12 min

Give yourself permission to deeply feel Black joy.

Honoring Our Experience

Meditation • 5 min

Explore your feelings in the present moment.

Grounding

Meditation • 7 min

Settle your breath as you tap into your own roots.

Empower Yourself

Meditation • 5 min

Tap into your truest, most authentic self.

Make Space For Your Feelings

Meditation • 7 min

What do you want out of your day?

Recognize Your Self-Worth

Meditation • 5 min

Speak to yourself with kindness.

Your Most Cared for Self

Meditation • 10 min

Turn to your past self for guidance.

Life Skills: Embracing Emotions at Work

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Lead Your Team Through Tough Times

Session • 6 min

Balance authenticity with stability.

Get Comfortable with Confrontation at Work

Session • 6 min

Build trust and strengthen relationships.

Make Decisions with Confidence

Session • 6 min

There's a science to trusting your gut.

Change Work Culture for the Better

Session • 6 min

Belonging is key to a thriving workplace.

Turn Criticism into Growth

Session • 6 min

Get better at getting feedback.

How to Actually Love Your Work

Session • 6 min

Tap into what motivates you.

Anger, Sadness, and Growth

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Headspace Conversations – Overcoming Anger

Video • 7 min

Destigmatizing mental health, one talk at a time. Today's topic: anger.

Shared Human Condition

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Whatever we're feeling is never truly ours alone.

Reframing Loneliness

Course • 10-20 min

Learn to feel more connected to the world around you.

Transforming Anger

Course • 10-20 min

Connect with anger and use it to train your mind.

Transforming Difficulties

Meditation • 10 min

Send compassion and care to those who are struggling.

Holding Anger With Kindness

Meditation • 10 min

Learn to approach anger in a way that won’t burn you.

Feelings on Climate & Nature

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Visualizing a Better World

Meditation • 9 min

Strengthen your intentions as a visionary activist.

Join the Climate Conversation

Video • 3 min

Four climate activists on the mental health impacts of eco-anxiety.

Managing Climate Anxiety

Meditation • 9 min

You’re not alone in your feelings.

Show Up for the Planet

Video • 3 min

Four climate activists on why the time to take action is now.

The Benefits of Composting

Video • 4 min

A breakdown of how food waste can come in handy.

Perspective Shifts on Climate Change

Video • 3 min

How shifting your perspective can empower you.

Cultivating Hope for the Future

Video • 4 min

Hope is crucial to climate action.

Becoming a Mindful Parent

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Showing Up for Your Family

Advice • 5 min

Lesson 1 - Give yourself kudos for being here.

What Motivates You to Be Here?

Mindful Activity • 5 min

Activity 1 - Let’s get to the “why” of it all.

Your Greatest Parenting Resource

Advice • 6 min

Lesson 4 - Hint: It’s free and something you have control over.

Be a Sportscaster

Mindful Activity • 3 min

Activity 4A - Practice your praise play-by-play. For kids under 10.

Collaborating on a Family Mission Statement

Advice • 9 min

Lesson 8 - Create a shared vision you can all rally behind.

Write Your Family’s Mission Statement

Mindful Activity • 4 min

Activity 8 - Put your family’s values in writing.

Mindfulness with Kids

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Honoring Your Kid's Point of View

Advice • 7 min

Practice letting your child make their own mistakes.

Ep 1: Friday Night Fail

Video • 12 min

Ask yourself: what else may be true?

Ep 2: The Lost Unicorn

Video • 12 min

You don’t have to do anything by a certain age.

Elmo & Tango at the Puppy Salon

Podcast • 20 min

Splish, splash, Elmo’s puppy needs a bath.

Grover & Gabrielle’s Sunset Playdate

Podcast • 20 min

This adorable backyard comes to life at night.

Elmo to the Moon

Podcast • 21 min

Star light, star bright, which furry monster will we see soaring through the sky tonight?

Abby & Rudy in Once Upon a Library

Podcast • 23 min

Once upon a time there was one sleepy fairy, and her very sleepy brother.

Mindfulness at Work

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Jumpstart Your Day

Meditation • 4 min

Ground yourself in the present before tackling to-dos.

Work Crisis SOS

Meditation • 5 min

Press pause on overwhelming feelings.

Managing Financial Stress

Course • 10-20 min

Approach your finances with skill and self-compassion.

Budgeting Basics

Expert Guidance • 5 min

How to make your money work harder.

Supporting Your Mental Health Throughout Your Career

Video • 3 min

Support your mental health as you grow in your career.

Balancing Your Personal and Professional Lives

Video • 3 min

Establish and stick to boundaries that work for you.

Moving Forward With Confidence

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Moving Through Challenges

Session • 7 min

Try noticing how you usually deal with challenges.

Focusing on Your Values

Session • 8 min

Find out what brings you meaning in your life.

Making a Change

Session • 8 min

Try something new to get closer to what’s important.

Moving Toward What Matters

Session • 4 min

Consider how small choices can make a big impact.

Getting Unstuck

Session • 11 min

Learn what to do when you feel stuck.

Getting Curious About Your Thoughts

Session • 6 min

Notice tough thoughts and feelings without judgment.

National Park Collection

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Yellowstone Eyes-Open Meditation

Video • 7 min

Sit, gaze, and find a pocket of calm and stillness.

Rest Amongst the Redwoods

Sleepcast • 45 min

Relax your mind under a canopy of towering trees. Narrated by Eve.

Drift Off at Denali

Sleepcast • 45 min

Take in the tranquility of this rugged mountainscape. Narrated by Dora.

Relax in Joshua Tree

Video • 11 min

Meditate with Sam in the vast spaciousness of the desert.

Maui Eyes-Open Meditation

Video • 8 min

Get inspired by Hawaii’s ancient bamboo trails.

Grand Canyon Dreams

Sleepcast • 45 min

Take in the soothing beauty of the canyon. Narrated by Yohannes.

Moonlit Olympic

Sleepcast • 45 min

Experience a restful coastal getaway. Narrated by Ana Krista.

The Shine Collection

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Move with Mindfulness

Meditation • 10 min

Release tension in the body with mindful movement.

Worrying vs Planning

Meditation • 10 min

Learn how to break the cycle of worrying.

Breathe Stress Away

Meditation • 5 min

Use the breath to relax your mind and body.

Breathe Through Tension

Meditation • 12 min

Release stress with breathwork.

Remember to Exhale

Meditation • 9 min

Release tension with deep abdominal breathing.

Get Ahead of Burnout

Meditation • 12 min

Self-care and rest are non-negotiable.

Navigating Injustice

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Grief & Injustice

Meditation • 10 min

Process the emotions that arise from racial injustice.

Self Love

Meditation • 10 min

Tap into the love that’s always available to you.

Honoring Our Experience

Meditation • 5 min

Explore your feelings in the present moment.

Acknowledging Our Privilege

Meditation • 10 min

Work through discomfort as you recognize privilege.

Grounding

Meditation • 7 min

Settle your breath as you tap into your own roots.

Release

Meditation • 10 min

Learn to let go of things that don’t serve you.

For Challenging Times

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Processing Tragedy

Meditation • 16 min

Learn to cope with distress after tragedy.

Sudden Loss

Meditation • 12 min

Create a safe space to feel whatever you need to.

Sitting with Grief and Shock

Video • 3 min

Let emotions move through you instead of getting stuck.

Feeling Powerless

Video • 6 min

Know that every little bit helps.

BONUS: Support in Challenging Times, with Dora

Podcast • 17 min

Remembering to breathe helps you to be more present and connect to a sense of humanity.

Community Care

Podcast • 5 min

Embrace healing in community.

Ready, Set, Reset

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Calming an Anxious Mind

Course • 3-10 min

Learn everyday techniques to soothe anxious thoughts.

Setting Goals

Video • 5 min

Savor every step as you work toward your goals.

The Power of Everyday Gratitude

Meditation • 4 min

Embrace what you’re grateful for and lift your mood.

Gratitude Body Scan

Meditation • 7 min

Befriend yourself one breath at a time.

Five Mindful Minutes

Course • 5 min

Make mindful breaks a priority.

Mental Health as Mindfulness

Meditation • 8 min

Mindfulness is another tool in your mental health kit.

Sail Through Stress

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Cruise Through Stress with Sailing La Vagabonde

Video • 4 min

Mental health tools picked by a family of adventurers.

Belly Breathing

Workout • 3 min

Try this simple, effective, and relaxing exercise.

Box Breathing

Workout • 3 min

Counting the breath eases an anxious mind.

Your Focus is a Muscle

Meditation • 7 min

Greet distraction with compassion.

Concentrate Better at Work

Meditation • 10-12 min

Find a relaxed sense of focus.

Motivation Jog

Cardio • 15 min

A light jog with a focus on motivation.

Motivation Run

Cardio • 15 min

A moderate run with a focus on motivation.

Feel Good Productivity with Ali Abdaal

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Ali Abdaal Intro

Video • 3 min

Make every moment count with productivity expert, Ali Abdaal.

Positive Psychology

Podcast • 5 min

The power of positivity.

Reflecting on Your Needs

Meditation • 10 min

Ask yourself what you need. Let your mind answer.

Good Intentions

Meditation • 9 min

Get clear on the reason why you are meditating.

The Science Behind Motivation

Expert Guidance • 6 min

How to set goals you can achieve.

Organizing Thoughts

Meditation • 7 min

Make space in your mind with a to-do list for school.

Mental Strength Training with Jannell MacAulay

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Meet Jannell MacAulay

Video • 1 min

Keep your mind sharp with Jannell’s approach to mental strength training.

The Mental Pushup

Session • 6 min

Train your mind like you train your body.

Learn the Basics of Meditation

Course • 3-10 min

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness.

The Mindful Minute

Session • 4 min

Build your mental stamina through consistency.

The Mindful Minute for Families

Mindful Activity • 3 min

A brief moment can help center our loved ones.

The Tactical Pause

Session • 5 min

Steer your mind through moments of chaos.

Taking a Break

Meditation • 3-10 min

Press pause in the middle of your workday.

Seeking Discomfort with Yes Theory

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Start Seeking Discomfort

Video • 2 min

Inside the collection with Thomas and Dora.

Defining Discomfort

Video • 4 min

It doesn’t have to mean thrill-seeking.

Embracing Vulnerability

Meditation • 8 min

To be vulnerable is an act of courage.

Understanding Your Discomfort

Video • 5 min

Challenging moments teach us about ourselves.

Face Your Inner Critic

Meditation • 8 min

What we think about ourselves isn’t always true.

How to Get Unstuck

Video • 5 min

Navigate fear with a sense of presence.

Allowing the Body to Lead

Meditation • 10 min

Work through the physical feeling of discomfort.

Power of Mind with Raheem

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Finding Space

Video • 3 min

Raheem discusses the benefits of meditation.

Good Intentions

Meditation • 9 min

Get clear on the reason why you are meditating.

Inspiring Change

Video • 2 min

The importance of checking-in with ourselves to reduce stress.

Building Self-Confidence

Meditation • 8 min

Learn how to lay the foundations for true self-confidence.

Dealing with Pressure

Video • 2 min

Meditation can be our pressure-release valve.

Visualizing Well-Being

Meditation • 10 min

Create an inner sanctuary of safety, support, and joy.

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