Awakening: Binaural Meditation
Meditate with Guided Awareness
About
This app offers guided meditations and custom timers using high-fidelity soundscapes and binaural beats. It focuses on interoceptive and exteroceptive techniques rooted in ancient contemplative traditions to foster presence and awareness. Choose from various intentions and nature sounds for a personalized meditative experience.
What's New in Awakening
1.1.7
May 4, 2026
Added a dedicated support and feedback section (under Profile), backward compatibility for iOS 18.0 or newer, and enhancements to the audio engine for smoother playback. Added improved offline reliability and some tweaks to ensure a smoother user experience.
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Awakening Monthly
Monthly Premium access to the Awakening Meditation app.
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FAQ
What is Awakening's primary focus?
Awakening focuses on guiding users into a state of presence by returning attention to the space between thoughts. It combines ancient contemplative techniques with modern sound design to enhance awareness.
Does Awakening offer different meditation styles?
Yes, Awakening offers guided meditations with two distinct voices, Samara and Jeff, and allows users to choose from eight different intentions. Each session adapts to the chosen intention for a personalized experience.
Can I create my own meditation sessions in Awakening?
Yes, Awakening features a custom timer where you can select the duration, layer nature soundscapes over binaural beats, and use a Tibetan singing bowl for counting in and out. All soundscapes from guided meditations are available for custom use.
How do binaural beats work in Awakening?
Binaural beats are created by playing slightly different frequencies in each ear, prompting the brain to perceive a pulse. Awakening offers frequencies like Delta for rest, Theta for depth, Alpha for awareness, and the Schumann Resonance.
What kind of nature soundscapes are available in Awakening?
Awakening features professionally recorded nature soundscapes from specific locations, such as rain in the Appalachian Mountains and birdsong from the South Downs in England. These aim to bring the listener to a real place and moment.
Is Awakening suitable for beginners?
Awakening is designed to be accessible, with guided meditations and real-time subtitles available for all sessions. The app's focus on presence and awareness can be beneficial for both new and experienced meditators.
What are the subscription options for Awakening?
Awakening offers two subscription plans: Awakening Monthly at $4.99 per month and Awakening Annual at $39.99 per year. Both plans include a 14-day free trial.
What devices does Awakening support?
Awakening is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for users within the Apple ecosystem.