This special meditation kit includes comfortable headphones and a bolster that vibrates your body in sync with the mind-mending beats. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
More and more people are realizing that mindfulness and meditation can help with a more balanced daily life. But anyone who tries meditating knows it can be hard at first. Calming an active mind is difficult enough, but distractions are everywhere, so this meditation kit aims for full immersion.
“Distraction-free” apps are ridiculous. They don’t help at all. In fact, if you have trouble focusing on the task on hand, then the problem isn’t the app. The problem is you.
Removing clutter from an app’s interface won’t stop you from flipping to Twitter every five minutes. A carefully chosen font won’t stop you from whipping your iPhone from your pocket every time a question pops into your head.
The problem is not even distraction. The problem is overstimulation, and it’s going to take some effort for you to fix it.
Become more mindful with this highly rated music iOS app. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Music does many things: It soothes, it inspires, it excites, it distracts. But music also can be made into an instrument for staying on task, reducing stress and producing other productive and healthy results.
This app offers specially curated music that's designed to help keep you focused and on-task. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
When we think about the effects of our always-on culture on our minds, the picture isn’t always pretty. Our smartphones often cause us plenty of distraction, so it might be surprising to learn that they can actually help us stay focused.
For those days when you want to take your lounge chair into the local park. Photo: Calm
Music exclusives are nothing unusual when it comes to streaming music services, such as Tidal and Apple Music. But electronic music legend Moby has thought different with his approach to releasing his latest album.
Fans wanting to get hold of Moby’s “Long Ambients 2” can do so only by downloading the Calm meditation app.
Check out the 4 best deals in the Cult of Mac Store this week. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
As spring approaches, we’re stocking up on discounted gear, gadgets and more. This week, we’ve got deals on a burner phone number, lessons in social media marketing, a music subscription that fosters focus, and a set of workout-ready earbuds.
Most of these hot deals are discounted by 70 percent or more!
Chill out with the Apple Watch Breathe app. Photo: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac
In today’s fast-paced, connected world, the demands on our time seem endless. We spend much of our day in a state of constant hyperactivity. Apple Watch and iPhone add to the pressure, with their endless notifications telling us what we should be doing, who we should be speaking to and where we should be going.
Fortunately, Apple also offers an oasis of calm that can help us slow down this frenetic pace. The Apple Watch Breathe app draws on the ancient wisdom of Buddhist monks and yogis who practice a technique called “resonant breathing.”
Luckily, you don’t need to be a master of meditation to use the Breathe app that comes built into your Apple Watch. With clever visuals and smart features, it will guide you through this time-honored method for relaxing your body and clearing your mind. It’s a surprisingly subtle and relaxing experience that you might really enjoy.
In this quick guide, we’ll take a look at the origins of the Breathe app, how it works, what the benefits of resonant breathing are, and how to take advantage of this calming tech. So take a deep breath and let’s get started.
Your iPhone doesn't have to be a distraction. It can actually help you get back in touch with the moment. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
For all their many uses, let’s face it: our smartphones are a major source of distraction. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, with the right app, your phone can actually help you regain focus and reduce stress.
This meditation app offers guided meditation sessions and breathing exercises with tools for tracking your practice over time. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Let’s be honest, many of us have pretty unhealthy relationships to our phones. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Your phone can become a reminder to take your eyes off the screen and keep your mind centered.
Mediate and decompress with this well reviewed iPhone app Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Keeping a clear mind takes discipline and practice. And in the age of smartphones and constant distractions, mindfulness is more of a challenge than ever. So it makes sense that your phone might also offer a solution.