Kaura: Focus, Yoga, Meditation

I've tried most apps for focus and meditation. Kaura finally gets it. Other apps don't remotely come close. The differentiator is the ability to craft a playlist that contains multiple soundscapes. I can start my morning with a daily affirmation, then transition right into focus. Every track on the playlist is a custom length, which allows me to create a soundscape-guided Pomodoro technique or deep work session (why don't they advertise this?!). The app belongs alongside my daily apps like Spotify or Instagram. It doesn't try to force you into its universe, janky interface, or gamified track with "achievements." It feels right and is flexible enough to use it for whatever you'd need a soundscape for. Also, as someone who practices TM twice a day, I definitely recommend trying this in place of the official TM app.

I’ve tried several timer apps to help with meditation. A lot of them are either inflexible (can’t create multiple timers) or are full of ads and other things I don’t want. Kaura is pretty straightforward to use. I love the soundscapes, they really do help calm my mind. The bells are also very handy for gently transitioning out of a meditation instead of using an obnoxious alarm. The daily reminder has been a great feature for getting me to be more consistent with my practice. I know that I feel better when I meditate daily, it helps with lowering my anxiety and decompressing at the end of the work day. Since finding Kaura it has become a fixture in my stable of most used apps.