Black Lotus - Meditation & mindfulness app

Black Lotus for Meditation, Mindfulness, and Stress Management.

Discover an effective meditation experience! This guided meditation app is supported by scientific research. Reduce stress, boost productivity, enhance sleep quality, and become a happier person.

As the leading meditation app globally, Black Lotus is packed with high-quality meditation sessions, breathing exercises, meditation music, and a system designed to help you tap into your potential.

With 1 million lives positively impacted, 250K transformation stories, and 500K hours of meditation logged within the app, Black Lotus aids in stress relief, improved sleep, relaxation methods, and unwinding techniques. Utilize the app at no charge and observe the difference within just a few days of use.

Meditate anywhere and anytime for a more compassionate, joyful, aware, and relaxed self.

Covered Topics

Daily guided meditation sessions lasting 15 minutes.

Mindfulness

Stress management

Daily insights

Improved focus

Enhanced sleep

Living stress-free

Personal growth

Self-awareness

Self-compassion

Forming healthy habits

Mental wellness

Mental health

Acts of kindness

Black Lotus for students

Sports meditation

Black Lotus for managing work-related stress

One-minute relaxation techniques

App Features

1️⃣ Over 50 unique guided meditations addressing various emotions including compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, inner peace, focus enhancement, letting go, stress response, zazen, wall gazing, zen, and more.

2️⃣ Meditate with accompanying music

3️⃣ Silent meditation option with timer and customizable presets (including multiple bells and repeats)

4️⃣ More than 10 established guided breathing exercises (such as anulom-vilom, deep breathing, etc.)

5️⃣ 250+ Random Acts of Kindness ideas

6️⃣ Unique mindfulness activities, including journaling and both external and internal gratitude exercises

7️⃣ Daily wisdom sessions lasting 2-5 minutes

8️⃣ Daily assessments, points assigned for each activity, and a pathway to track your progress.

9️⃣ Write, comment on, and read kindness stories from other users.

🔟 Inspirational quotes, humor, unlockable content, and more.

About Black Lotus

This rapidly growing meditation app is among the most adored platforms for guided meditation and inner transformation. Founded by Om Swami, a technology entrepreneur turned monk and prolific writer on meditation and mindfulness, Black Lotus provides valuable insights. He has accumulated over 15,000 hours of meditation, with brain scans showcasing the profound effects of meditation. The app, rooted in extensive research and using a proprietary framework, has transformed the lives of over 250,000 individuals globally. Notable ambassadors of Black Lotus include Nithya Shanti and Vidith Gujrati, among others.

A Transformative Companion for Cultivating Inner Peace and Resilience

My journey with the Black Lotus meditation app has been nothing short of revolutionary, offering a profoundly effective and scientifically-grounded approach to mindfulness that stands apart in a crowded field of wellness applications. What immediately distinguishes this platform is the remarkable depth and authenticity behind its guidance, rooted in the extensive personal practice of its founder, Om Swami. The daily 15-minute guided sessions are perfectly paced for modern life, providing a sustainable anchor that has tangibly reduced my stress levels and enhanced my overall sleep quality. 

I particularly value the diverse toolkit beyond meditation—the structured breathing exercises, insightful daily wisdom clips, and unique kindness challenges have woven mindfulness seamlessly into my daily routine. The progress-tracking pathway offers gentle motivation without pressure, while the ability to choose between music-assisted, silent, or guided practices ensures the experience always meets my current need. Unlike other apps that merely scratch the surface, Black Lotus feels like a masterfully curated journey into self-awareness, combining ancient wisdom with contemporary psychology to deliver genuine, lasting transformation. It has become an indispensable part of my day, fostering a sense of clarity and compassion I hadn't found elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

•   Is there a significant difference between the free and premium versions?

The app offers substantial value for free, including daily meditations and essential tools. The premium subscription typically unlocks the full library of 50+ guided meditations, advanced tracking features, and exclusive content, which is worthwhile for those seeking a deeper, structured practice.

•   How does this app compare to other popular meditation apps?

Black Lotus distinguishes itself through its unique framework developed by a deeply experienced practitioner, its focus on actionable kindness components, and its integration of varied practices like journaling and breathing exercises into a cohesive system, rather than offering meditation in isolation.

•   I'm new to meditation. Is the app suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. The app is designed to be accessible for all levels, with sessions that gently introduce concepts and practices. The 15-minute daily format is an excellent starting point that avoids being overwhelming for beginners.

•   Is there scientific evidence supporting the app's effectiveness?

Yes, the app is research-backed and references neurological studies, including brain scan findings related to its founder's practice. The reported transformations from over 250,000 users also provide strong anecdotal evidence of its positive impact.

22 JunUnderstanding Meditation for Beginners

Meditation has had me worried lately; it seems to be all the rage! I keep seeing new books at my local bookstore- endless how-to videos are in my face at the mere search of the word “stress” or “relax”, countless instructional and guided apps vie to show me “the way” and then, despite doing my best to avoid an aunty living on the floor below mine, fate keeps cornering me with her in the common lift. In the few uneasy minutes I usually have with her, I desperately try not to make eye contact. She never gets the hint and insists on conversing.

“My Dear, why are you looking so stressed? Is everything OK?”

I look up and give a wry smile.

“Yes, all good, Aunty!”

And then just randomly, she suggests, “What happened, you are always looking down nowadays. Anything the matter? No worries, for whatever it is, try meditation. It’s a cure for everything. Trust me!”

“Really?” I respond, trying very hard to maintain my ‘smiley eyes’ through my mask.

You see, every time someone adds a ‘Trust Me!’ at the end of a sentence- instinct tells me to do otherwise.

“Yes! Yes! I’ve been at it for the last few days! Tremendous difference- I think I even lost some weight!”

“What!” I responded flabbergasted! “You lost weight, Aunty, by meditating!!?”

“I think so, I’ve not checked. But you feel so light after doing it, and my husband mentioned that I’m positively glowing this morning. Do you think so too?” she laughed and continued. “Why don’t you come and join our group? We sit down with folded legs, breath in- like this- then breathe out – raise our hands, and release the stress through our fingertips.”

“But Aunty, that’s not exactly…”  I blurted, in an attempt to keep composure. But she cut me off, “There are six of us who meet at Mrs. Kapoor’s – mostly in the evening. It’s life-changing, I tell you!”

At this juncture the lift reaches Level One- where I need to get off- and as I scoot, I shout out “Sure Aunty! Good Day!”

This was exactly like the essential oils and singing bowl therapy she raved about two weeks ago! 

Very recently, I got chatting with an acquaintance of mine over a casual video call. The social butterfly that she is, she had found last year’s lockdown, utterly stressful and had gone down the binge eating and crankiness rabbit hole, which no amount of conversation from my end had helped heal. 

She definitely sounded and looked much better this time, and I asked her what helped her finally? Her answer didn’t exactly surprise me. She came out as a closet meditator “attributing” her new-found serenity to a couple of months of dedicated hour-long morning meditation sessions with her coach. So, I asked her “How did you even meet your coach?”

“Oh, we met at a small networking event, a few days before the new year!”

“Aah, I see.” I let out, only because I didn’t quite know how to respond to what she had just said. And, while I was thoroughly and genuinely happy for my friend’s better state, I couldn’t help the thought “You too?!” manifest itself in my mind. 

Towards the end of the conversation, she said, “Roh! You should try it too.  If you like, I could connect you to my coach. He does his sessions via video calls, so it’s super convenient. Plus, he only goes by word of mouth and can give you a discount. If you come through me- you let me know, k?”

“Sure,” I replied, and let out a “whatever” eye roll after keeping the phone down.

I sat staring at the wall in front of me for a few minutes after the call, trying to understand what transpired, and why didn’t ‘I get it’ or find myself wanting to get into it? Family, friends, uncle- Aunties, celebrities everyone seemed to be doing it.

Except me! It’s not like I was averse to understanding and trying meditation. In fact, I was all ready to take the proverbial plunge, but something had been feeling off about the whole concept. It didn’t resonate with what I thought I understood. And the more I encountered the word, the more it sounded “buzzy” and hyped; very similar to the Yoga trend that was all “happening” till a few years ago -everyone did it,  and if you didn’t, you were sorely missing out.