# Shaolin Meditation — Authentic in-depth guide+timer

> Authentic Shaolin meditation guide with Qi Gong and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Maxim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaolin-meditation/id945061097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Maxim](https://appshunter.io/developer/733677632)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaolin-meditation/id945061097/reviews.md

## What is Shaolin Meditation?

Written and developed by a practitioner of internal arts, this application introduces highly effective traditional Buddhist and Taoist meditation techniques which are practiced by Shaolin monks in China, along with gentle moving Qi Gong exercises, in order to achieve peacefulness of mind, improve health and the quality of life, reduce stress, heal chronic sicknesses including tumors and cancers, learn to better understand yourself and people around, improve focus and concentration, expand awareness and sensitivity far beyond the common human range, learn to refine and purify internal energy (Qi), learn to understand deeper aspects of the mind, follow the intuition and inner knowledge, get in touch with the higher-self, the Tao and the secrets of the Universe. Most of these techniques have their roots in Taoist alchemical meditation and Qi Gong and have been practiced by Taoist and Buddhist masters for centuries.

Whether you are a beginner interested in starting meditation and inner cultivation practices, or an advanced practitioner seeking to increase the depth of your knowledge and make your practices more consistent and regular, we've created a very detailed 40-page long meditation guide consisting of very condensed, highly valuable, refined by thousands of years of practice, information, accompanied by illustrations and energy flow charts. The details shared in some parts of this guide, can be very difficult to come by, even after studying numerous classic and modern books on the subject. Some of the techniques described in the app contain ancient secrets that haven't been revealed to public until the last 2-3 decades, many of which are still not openly shared even now.

This app features a simple and intuitive interface with beautiful natural sound effects of recorded traditional Chinese instruments used by Buddhist monks during meditation, rhythmic sound of a Buddhist wooden block and a Taoist shamanic drum, bells and chimes, sea waves, water stream, a Tibetan singing bowl, as well as, a unique meditation method with a live burning candle. The configurability of the app makes it easy to be used for a variety of meditation methods, and our detailed in-depth instructions will allow you to bypass guided meditation altogether and save you much time that you would spend on researching genuine, reliable meditation techniques.

An important and unique feature of this app is the ability to track your progress of silent meditation over the years of practice and inspire your continuous personal growth. As an optional feature, the app is integrated with Apple Health (HealthKit) and records your meditation statistics as Mindful Minutes.

Instructional guide covers the following aspects in great detail:
- posture
- breathing
- achieving inner silence
- sitting and standing meditation techniques, from a beginning to a very advanced levels
- Qi energy circulation and cultivation accompanied by energy flow charts
- lifestyle and health advice and answers to many questions that may arise during your practices

These techniques, when practiced regularly, will increase your overall energy level, improve your mood, mental and physical health, slow down your aging, improve your performance in sports and martial arts, reduce or eliminate your stress. improve your sense of intuition and will reconnect you with the nature, help you discover and come in touch with your deeper, mysterious self and align your being with the forces of the Universe and the Tao.

If you want to start meditating and you have already heard of its benefits but don't know the proper techniques, or you've already tried different meditation methods, but feel that there is more to meditation than simply relaxing or listening to a soothing music or voice, or maybe you are already experienced in meditation and want to learn traditional Buddhist and advanced techniques and have a handy meditation timer which track your progress, this app is designed for people like you.

## Key features

- Traditional Buddhist and Taoist meditation techniques
- Gentle moving Qi Gong exercises
- Detailed 40-page instructional guide
- Natural sound effects and ambient sounds
- Progress tracking for silent meditation
- Integration with Apple Health (Mindful Minutes)

## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaolin-meditation/id945061097/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-04-27*

Use it from the beginning Till now……Great App

**Developer response:** Thank you webeagle. I appreciate your review and dedication to practice!

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2025-02-05*

This app changed my life. Straight up. I highly, highly recommend it.

**Developer response:** Thank you iamaspeckofdust. I am very happy the app helped you on your path!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-01-05*

I love this app, my favourite for meditation. The sounds are authentic and not computer generated, it’s simple and easy to use. I highly recommend it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the nice review, violinpassion. It's very much appreciated. I am happy you are enjoying the app and find it useful in your practice. Love Qi!

### 5/5 — Best meditation app!!

*2022-03-20*

The only meditation app you’ll ever need or use. I have been using it for years and recommend it to anyone serious about their practice.

**Developer response:** Thank you, Sunweiying. I very happy you find this app useful in your practice. Love Qi.

### 5/5 — Good App

*2021-08-11*

I do not know why, when I use this app with headphones connected via Bluetooth the Rhythmic sound ‘wooden block’ disappears.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, Mateusz5. I will look into it. Please try to increase the volume with the buttons on the side of the phone after you connect your headphones. Sometimes the volume is set individually per app and sound device. Also please check if the mute switch is causing the issue.

Alex

### 5/5 — Nothing short of amazing

*2020-07-11*

Just 5 minutes and My whole attitude changes!  Bless you!

### 5/5 — Sehr angenehm!

*2020-05-03*

Ich meditiere gerne mit dieser App - jetzt mit mehr Einstellungsmöglichkeiten für die Dauer der Meditation: super!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2019-12-03*

Great app.  Easy to use.  Easy to be at peace while meditating with this app 🙏

### 5/5 — Ghetkundo

*2019-07-03*

Helps

### 5/5 — Best Intro to Meditation!

*2019-04-02, version 3.2*

There are a lot of options out there for meditating, but of all the ones I’ve tried, this one is the best. It is simple; the metrics are amazing; the history and instruction are illuminating.

**Developer response:** Thank you, Carn3vil. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to be of some help on your inner journey!

## Frequently asked questions about Shaolin Meditation

### What is Shaolin Meditation?

Shaolin Meditation is a paid application that provides authentic Buddhist and Taoist meditation techniques and Qi Gong exercises, developed by a practitioner of internal arts. It aims to help users achieve peacefulness, improve health, reduce stress, and enhance focus.

### What kind of meditation techniques does Shaolin Meditation offer?

Shaolin Meditation offers traditional Buddhist and Taoist meditation techniques, including sitting and standing meditation from beginner to advanced levels, and Qi energy circulation and cultivation. These methods are rooted in Taoist alchemical meditation and Qi Gong.

### Does Shaolin Meditation have ads?

No, Shaolin Meditation does not have advertisements. It is a paid application that offers a comprehensive and uninterrupted meditation experience.

### What devices is Shaolin Meditation available on?

Shaolin Meditation is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Shaolin Meditation updated?

The latest version of Shaolin Meditation is 4.5, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Can Shaolin Meditation track my progress?

Yes, Shaolin Meditation features the ability to track your progress in silent meditation over the years. It also integrates with Apple Health to record your meditation statistics as Mindful Minutes.

### What is the price of Shaolin Meditation?

Shaolin Meditation is a paid application priced at $6.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content.

### What is the age rating for Shaolin Meditation?

Shaolin Meditation has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in mindfulness and meditation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2026-03-25

- minor improvements

### 4.3 — 2023-01-01

- compatibility fix

### 4.2 — 2021-08-05

- updated meditation guide
- minor improvements

### 4 — 2021-04-05

- updated meditation guide
- minor improvements

### 3.4 — 2020-05-01

- iOS compatibility issues fixed
- minor improvements and fixes
- updated guide

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