Overview of the 10% Happier App (with Dan Harris)
10% Happier, hosted by Dan Harris, is a meditation app aimed at people who want to build a mindfulness practice while staying connected to a supportive community. The app is available at no cost and offers a broad selection of guided meditations designed to sharpen attention, ease anxiety, improve sleep quality, and cultivate self-kindness. Sessions come in different lengths and approaches, and experienced instructors provide practical, down-to-earth guidance.
What the App Provides
- Community groups where members can swap experiences, encourage each other, and stay motivated.
- Easy-to-follow guided meditations targeting concentration, stress relief, better sleep, and greater self-compassion.
- An ad-free podcast series that dives into mindfulness topics, complete with episode summaries and full transcripts.
- Live-streamed workshops and guided practices that include interactive Q&A with teachers.
Live Events and Audio Resources
The app regularly hosts live classes and guided meditations that let users practice in real time and ask questions of the instructors. For deeper study, the ad-free podcast episodes expand on mindfulness themes and include written summaries and transcripts for convenient review.
Connecting with Others
Built-in social areas create a space for users to share progress, ask for tips, and form accountability networks. These community features help turn solo practice into a shared journey.
Alternative to Try
- Runmefit (Free) — a suggested alternative offering another approach to guided practice and community-based wellness.
Technical
- Android
- Free