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Are there any apps out there that can help get me into meditation, which don’t require any of my personal information? I almost tried headspace, but the first

Are there any apps out there that can help get me into meditation, which don’t require any of my personal information? I almost tried headspace, but the first thing it did was make me create an account, so I deleted it. I’m willing to pay money, but I don’t want a continuing relationship with a meditation app. Edit: and I just tried calm, and same thing. Doesn’t let you do anything until you create an account with them. Why does a meditation app need an account? Why does it need to be some VC funded growth hacking startup nonsense? Can’t I just buy a thing and use it?

caltrain 7y ago
What you are asking for is a timer. Not an app. https://www.amazon.com/Uigos-Digital-Kitchen-Magnetic-Backing/dp/B01L8XF7AK https://www.amazon.com/Uigos-Digital-Kitchen-Magnetic-Backin...
- ninkendo 7y ago
  I mean sure, but I was hoping for something that could guide me through it for the first few sessions at least. I suppose I could just listen to a guided meditation album, but why is it so rare for there to be an app that doesn’t need you to sign up and give them your personal information?
  - qwerty456127 7y ago
    > I mean sure, but I was hoping for something that could guide me through it for the first few sessions at least. Try Muse. It's a hardware EEG headset + 2 apps: one for pure EEG monitoring and recording and one for guided meditations. Seeing an objective confirmation of the fact you actually are doing something and progress helps a lot. Being able to influence the plot on the screen with your will alone is an awesome experience too. > why is it so rare for there to be an app that doesn’t need you to sign up and give them your personal information? That's sad indeed. If you are afraid somebody can misuse this data - just go to YouTube. There are enough of great buddhist teachers (e.g. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche) who explain everything and guide you through meditations there.

caltrain 7y ago

What you are asking for is a timer. Not an app. https://www.amazon.com/Uigos-Digital-Kitchen-Magnetic-Backing/dp/B01L8XF7AK https://www.amazon.com/Uigos-Digital-Kitchen-Magnetic-Backin...

ninkendo 7y ago
I mean sure, but I was hoping for something that could guide me through it for the first few sessions at least. I suppose I could just listen to a guided meditation album, but why is it so rare for there to be an app that doesn’t need you to sign up and give them your personal information?
- qwerty456127 7y ago
  > I mean sure, but I was hoping for something that could guide me through it for the first few sessions at least. Try Muse. It's a hardware EEG headset + 2 apps: one for pure EEG monitoring and recording and one for guided meditations. Seeing an objective confirmation of the fact you actually are doing something and progress helps a lot. Being able to influence the plot on the screen with your will alone is an awesome experience too. > why is it so rare for there to be an app that doesn’t need you to sign up and give them your personal information? That's sad indeed. If you are afraid somebody can misuse this data - just go to YouTube. There are enough of great buddhist teachers (e.g. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche) who explain everything and guide you through meditations there.