Healthy Minds Program

Healthy Minds Program

Free, science-based meditation paired with podcast-style lessons.

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PriceFree; optional donations

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Our verdict

An excellent free choice for learning meditation alongside the reasons it works. It is phone only, with no extras to pay for.

Good

Completely free, donor funded
Lessons explain the science
Builds awareness, connection, insight and purpose

Not so good

Phones only

Best for

people who want it freebeginners

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