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5 Surprising Ways to Find Your Calm with Calm App

Andrew

Aug 5, 2024 • 3 min read

Loaded with quick meditations, daily mindfulness, blissful soundscapes, and movement exercises, this App Store Award–winning app offers a wealth of ways to cultivate that inner peace. So take a deep breath in....and out...and discover these five surprising ways to find a moment of calm with the Calm app.

1. Drift off to sleep with Calm Sleep library

Browse a robust library of soundscapes, meditations, and more on Calm Sleep tab.

Calm app has plenty of sleep-inducing tracks to choose from. Whether you prefer drifting off to a Chopin étude or hearing comedian Nick Offerman gently talking about picnics, the Calm Sleep library has a wide range of somnolent selections.

Where to find it: Find it all on the Calm Sleep tab.

Don’t miss: Calm app can also help you track your sleep and see trends over time. Head to the Check-Ins section of your Calm profile.

2. Tap into mindful movements with Calm Daily Move

Try pairing movement with music the next time you need a mindfulness boost with Calm Daily Move.

In the dynamic video series Daily Move, mediation and yoga instructor Mel Mah guides you through yoga-based exercises to help you release tension and find your center. Each video clocks in under 10 minutes.

Where to find it: To browse the library of Daily Move videos, go to the Discover tab and tap Movement on the Calm app. If you’re not sure where to start, try the curated Daily Move on the Calm app’s home page.

Don’t miss: If you’re feeling tension in your neck or shoulders, you can browse Daily Move videos targeted to specific areas of the body on the Movement page of the Calm app.

3. Get a workday boost with Calm Confidence Series

Manage stress with work-focused meditations that are geared toward preparing you for big moments or busy times with Calm Confidence Series.

The guided meditations in the Calm Confidence Series help you tap into your power before big moments, like an important meeting or a work-related social engagement (hello, team happy hour!). Or take a quick walk with the guided meditation “Step Away From the Computer” on the Calm app.

Where to find it: On the Discover tab of the Calm app, tap the For Work button.

Don’t miss: If you only have a few minutes between meetings, fire up Chibs Okereke’s “60 Second Reboot.” You can find additional boosts under Quick Breaks on the Calm app.

4. Get lost with a soundscape on Calm app

Enhance your mindful moments with soundscapes focused on various sceneries on Calm app.

Browse soundscapes and playlists curated for specific moments, like reading, running, or easing anxiety on the Calm app. Or listen to a meditative track from pop star Sabrina Carpenter or multi-instrumentalist Laraaji.

Where to find it: On the Discover tab of the Calm app, tap the Music button.

Don’t miss: If you experience ringing or buzzing in your ears, try “Ocean Waves for Tinnitus,” a beach soundscape designed and curated by artist Kehlani on the Calm app.

5. Welcome little ones with Calm Kids section

In the Calm Kids section of the Calm app, classic bedtime stories get a mindful twist: PAW Patrol characters, Peppa Pig, and other familiar faces lead kid-friendly meditations, while soundscapes based on classic Disney scenes—like Ariel’s Underwater World—serve as lush lullabies. Meditations narrated by actor Henry Golding, singer-songwriter Pink, and actor Sophia Bush make these mindful moments fun for parents too.

Where to find it: On the Discover tab of the Calm app, tap the Kids button.

Don’t miss: Introduce your child to gentle movement with “Rainbow Movement,” a meditation from Emiko Susilo about stretching your body—and your imagination.