The intersection between mindfulness and media provides a unique opportunity for people to tap into mindfulness in new and exciting ways. There is a plethora of iOS and Android apps that each have a different way of guiding people to mindfulness. Below is a list of the top mindfulness apps specialized for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
General Mindfulness:
- Calm
- Guided meditations, sound baths, naturescapes, sleep stories, etc.
- Free trial, but pay subscription after trial
- https://www.calm.com/
- Mindfulness
- Courses, guided meditations, sound baths, naturescapes, sleep stories, etc.
- Free basic access, pay for premium access
- https://mindfulness.com/
- Smiling Mind
- Guided meditations & mindfulness exercises
- Free
- https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app
- Three Good Things
- Gratitude journal
- Free
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/good-things-gratitude-journal/id1212999482
BIPOC-Specialized:
- Eternal Sunshine
- Daily affirmations, guided meditations, mental health music, inspirational talks, etc.
- Free
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eternal-sunshine/id1245926909
- Shine
- Guided meditations, daily texts, community forums, mental health toolkits, etc.
- Free basic access, pay for premium access
- https://www.theshineapp.com/
- Liberate
- Specialized meditations for BIPOC and community forums
- Free trial, but pay subscription after trial
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-studio/id1598996065
LGBTQ+-Specialized:
- Sowlmate
- Specialized meditations for LGBTQ+ people and experiences, self-care programs, courses, mood tracker, diary, etc.
- Free trial, but pay subscription after trial
- https://www.producthunt.com/products/sowlmate