# At Ease Anxiety Relief

> Guided breathing meditations and journaling for anxiety relief and self-awareness. (iPhone/iPad app by Meditation Oasis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-ease-anxiety-relief/id376060462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Meditation Oasis](https://appshunter.io/developer/347419011)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 217 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-ease-anxiety-relief/id376060462/reviews.md

## What is At Ease Anxiety Relief?

Relax quickly and stop the "Anxiety-Worry Spiral". A unique approach, the app features guided breathing meditations and guided journaling with topics to write on and think about during the day. At Ease is intended to make deep and lasting change rather than applying a temporary “band aid”. You can experience immediate relief using the guided breathing meditations, and realize long term benefits using the program regularly over time.

"A Must Have! I have suffered with very bad anxiety for years and this app has been a wonderful help." --rallylou, app user

At Ease includes:

-- 3 Guided Breathing Meditations
-- Guided Journaling program with exercises
-- Option of voice alone or music or nature sounds for the background of the meditations 
-- 3 choices of Music
-- 3 choices of Nature Sounds
-- Ability to adjust relative volume of voice and background

GUIDED BREATHING MEDITATIONS

These meditations are the core of the At Ease program. When you are anxious, your breathing becomes shallow and constricted. You will learn to breathe in an easy, natural way that makes you feel more relaxed. The meditations will also train you to let go of worry and find the pleasure in breathing.

At Ease contains three easy, effective breathing meditations:

-- Deep Breathing Guided Meditation
-- Breath Awareness Guided Meditation
-- Belly Breathing Guided Meditation
Your meditation sessions can be added to Apple Health.

JOURNALING & EXERCISES The At Ease journaling process is increases self-awareness -- the foundation of all change. It will also help you develop some important strategies for dealing with anxiety. You will be given exercises to do during the day, and questions to write about as you reflect on your experiences with the exercises. 

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"I am a very anxious, nervous person but thanks to you I am becoming relaxed and finally sleeping enough." -- Sophie

"Mary Maddux is able to bring her listener to a state of calm and relaxation quickly and easily. Her voice and the music behind her is so soothing to a tired soul and bring you to a quiet level of relaxation." -- Kim

"A couple times at work, I could feel panic attacks coming on so I went to a conference room and listened to one of the meditations... I was able to calm down significantly and get through the day. Pretty amazing!" -- SH 

"The words and music...work together in a synergistic way to create a feeling of comfort, peace, and reassurance that has been very effective for me in reducing the anxious thoughts and increasing the joy and well being." -- CP

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ABOUT MARY AND RICHARD MADDUX

Meditation teachers Mary and Richard Maddux have brought meditation to thousands of people worldwide with their popular Meditation Oasis® podcast, CDs and smartphone apps. Mary’s guided meditations draw on her experience as counselor and healing arts practitioner in both conventional and alternative settings. The processes in the At Ease app are informed by her work in mental health, hospital and hospice. Richard has played and composed music all of his life.  He teaches through his music which is composed for meditation, relaxation and healing and supports the meditative experience.

DISCLAIMER:  This application is not a substitute for professional counseling or medical advice.

## Key features

- Guided breathing meditations
- Guided journaling program
- Customizable background sounds
- Adjustable voice and background volume
- Integration with Apple Health

## What do users think of At Ease Anxiety Relief?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for anxiety reduction
- 😌 Calming and soothing experience
- ✨ Simple and effective meditations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💖 Gentle and angelic voice
- 💡 Journaling feature is helpful
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🚀 Immediate results reported
- 😴 Aids in sleep
- 🌿 Useful for stress management
- 💯 Highly recommended by users
- 🎶 Pleasant music
- 🧘‍♂️ Good for beginners
- 💪 Helps manage panic attacks
- 🧠 Teaches coping mechanisms
- 🌟 Life-altering for some users

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Meditations are too short
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited content/meditations
- 💰 Price considered high by some
- 🔊 Repetitive mention of anxiety can be jarring
- 🔄 Lack of repeat/continuous play option
- 💻 Outdated interface for some devices
- ❓ Unclear how to use for specific issues (e.g., pain)
- 🐛 Technical issues with downloading/redeeming
- 📈 Journaling could be more in-depth
- 📱 Syncing data between devices is missing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App disappeared after redemption
- Technical issues with syncing between devices
- iPad interface not as nice as previous version

**Most requested features**

- Option to lengthen meditations
- Ability to play meditations in sequence
- More in-depth journaling with daily entries
- Option to continue music after meditation
- Longer sessions of slow breathing
- Journal with dates
- Journal lock feature
- Sync data between devices
- Voice journaling
- More music choices
- Adult version of children's sleep meditations
- Repeat button for continuous playback
- More meditations
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-ease-anxiety-relief/id376060462/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simplicity. Effective. 27 point reduction in Systolic.

*2024-04-14, version 4.2*

I have had this app for years, I have tried others, and I currently subscribe to Calm.  Calm offers stories and gabby sessions, which haven’t calmed me down effectively, so I switch to soft music on it.

This app is simple: no agenda other than calming the nervous system.  It feeds into my Welltory app, which then tells me how effective a session was on my HR and HRV.

I take my blood pressure daily when I wake up.  Today the OMRON gave 143/68 with average Heart Rate of 46.  That was higher than usual (and I am being evaluated for possible bp medication).  So I tried a session of “At Ease”, which took 8 minutes.  It did relax me.  I took my bp again: 116/63 with HR 46.  That was a 27-point reduction in Systolic!  That motivates me to work consistently with this app so I can achieve a more zen-like state and give my cardio system a break.

Thank you!  I have the entire set, which had a small fee compared to other options.  I heartily recommend!

### 5/5 — This is a wonderful app.

*2023-03-30, version 4.2*

This is my favourite app for relaxing and reducing anxiety.

### 5/5 — Finally

*2021-03-12, version 4.1*

I have searched for a simple but effective meditation method. Thank you.

I Was so tired of everything being a subscription and droning on and on about countless topics. I anticipate that many of those other apps will soon have meditations on in-grown toe nails or dandruff. Then happily charge you a monthly fee. Not for me!

To the creators of this app thank you. Please never submit to the subscription method. In my opinion subscriptions are contrary to the idea and purpose of meditation.

### 4/5 — Disappointed

*2019-05-18, version 4.1*

I have listened to Meditation Oasis for years. I thought this would be an expansion on many of the great meditations I have enjoyed. I was disappointed that there are only three fairly short and similar meditations.  Had I know it is so limited, I would have looked elsewhere.

### 5/5 — Not just for anxiety

*2019-04-11, version 4.1*

I love all of Mary‘s meditations. This one is also useful for me in regards to depression and anger. Not just anxiety for which it is eminently suited.

### 5/5 — Very Good

*2018-12-25, version 4.1*

I use a number if the apps from this seller including Simply Being. I find them very good. They do what they promise.

### 5/5 — Best Meditation Series

*2018-03-01, version 4.1*

I love all of the meditation apps by mind oasis. They are calming and well balanced. The music is always lovely and I like how you can mix and match music to words. I would not hesitate purchasing any of their apps, I use them daily.

### 2/5 — Deep breathing

*2018-02-06, version 4.1*

Deep breathing is really good but they are just way too short! The app does not have ability to lengthen the mediation’s, either. If I had known this before-hand, I never would of purchased this.

### 4/5 — Very calming

*2017-09-28, version 4.1*

These meditations and the journaling are very helpful. Agree with the poster who wrote that the music should continue after the guided meditations in case you want to continue. The journaling is also helpful. A good "mini course" on managing anxiety.

### 5/5 — Great meditations

*2017-08-11, version 4.0*

I love Mary Maddox's meditations. I wouldn't have gotten into meditation if it weren't for her apps. Pro tip, she also has a podcast through iTunes with many more, just search for Meditation Oasis.

My only suggestion for improvement is that it needs an option to continue the music after the meditation is done. Some of her apps have this and others do not, but they should ideally all have it.

## Frequently asked questions about At Ease Anxiety Relief

### What does the At Ease Anxiety Relief app do?

The app provides guided breathing meditations and guided journaling exercises to help users manage anxiety and the 'Anxiety-Worry Spiral'. It aims to offer both immediate relief and long-term benefits by promoting relaxation and self-awareness.

### What are the key features of At Ease Anxiety Relief?

Key features include three guided breathing meditations (Deep Breathing, Breath Awareness, Belly Breathing), a guided journaling program with exercises and prompts, options for voice-only or background music/nature sounds, and the ability to adjust the volume of voice and background elements. Meditations can also be added to Apple Health.

### Is At Ease Anxiety Relief free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is offered for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What kind of breathing exercises are included?

The app includes three guided breathing meditations: Deep Breathing Guided Meditation, Breath Awareness Guided Meditation, and Belly Breathing Guided Meditation. These exercises are designed to help users breathe in a relaxed, natural way and let go of worry.

### How does the journaling feature help with anxiety?

The guided journaling process is designed to increase self-awareness, which is fundamental to making changes. It also helps users develop strategies for dealing with anxiety by providing exercises to do during the day and questions to reflect on their experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2021-10-10

updated to newest iOS version

### 4.1 — 2017-08-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor but fixes including matching audios to topics on journalling pages.

### 4.0 — 2017-03-28

Added 3 nature sounds. Improved interface. Integration with Health App. Added player in lock screen.

### 3.2 — 2014-05-10

Two separate volume controls for voice and music.

### 3.1 — 2014-04-14

Improved interface. New slider for voice/music volume control.

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