Meditation | Down Dog Reviews

I resumed meditating when the pandemic hit, but had been in the doldrums regarding guided meditations, finding them too repetitive or too “you should do this, not that” or too out of touch with the experiences of anyone who’d had past trauma or chronic pain. Then I found MeditationDownDog thanks to the great reviews. It is even better than the reviews I read. You can choose the length (minimum 5 minutes), choose how much guidance you get, choose how long the silence is for any unguided sections, choose the voice, and also choose a general topic (like self-care, patience, or relationships). But it’s not just the customization possibilities. It’s also the actual guidance, which instead of telling you what you should and shouldn’t do, talks about (depending on the meditation) concepts, parables, ideas, quotes. I find it so much more helpful personally than guidance that makes assumptions about me and where I’m at. Very highly recommended.

Not sure if I’ve written a review for MeditationDownDog yet, but I use both the yoga and meditation app frequently.
I’m writing this review a week after my sister passed away unexpectedly from a drug overdose. Her death came about a year after both my other sister’s and aunt’s deaths of a similar nature.

Meditation and yoga aren't going to cure me of my anxiety or grief, but they do help me clear a bit of time to be with myself and separate who I am from the tragedies that have taken place over the past few years.
MeditationDownDog specifically is nice, because it doesn’t feel like it’s preaching anything to me, nor does it feel like an overly spiritual practice. It feels closer to a health regimen.

Being able to control how long the session goes for, the voice guiding it, the background sounds, the themes, etc, make MeditationDownDog stand out from other meditation apps. I recommend it to anyone who is looking to bring a bit of mindfulness into their day.

One theme I’d like to one day see as a choice is a guided meditation on grief and loss. I know MeditationDownDog is obviously not a councilor service, but it’d be really nice to hear some positive guidance specifically regarding staying mindful while dealing with loss.

I first started using DD after they made their services free when COVID hit. Remember when we were under lock down and all terrified to touch our faces? MeditationDownDog was a life saver. I had always wanted to try Barre, my schedule was always off to go to the Yoga classes at the gym, Meditation was a foreign concept. I suddenly had all these customizable tools at my disposal. It was empowering. I absolutely love these apps, and appreciate a company that was willing to give back to the world in a time of need. If you now have the means, and enjoyed DD at any point, I believe it’s only ethical to support good companies and quality services with subscriptions. DD changed my world. I’m so thankful it’s affordable and I’m happy to support.

I’ve discovered this amazing app through Yoga Buddhi Co.’s Yoga app, which I’ve used since the Covid outbreak. I’m in love with it’s simplicity and user-friendly interface. I learned that on Apple health, it doesn’t register as a “mindfulness” app instead as a “workout” app. This doesn’t bother me, my concern was the fact that most of my meditation exercises weren’t logged in on Apple Health. Despite MeditationDownDog being one of the data sources, it is unable to read the data :( I’ve tried to check both MeditationDownDog settings and Apple Health settings but seems like I’ve been going ‘round and ‘round with no solution :(

I hope this can be fixed. I’d love to see my exercises integrated Apple Health as well.

I’ve been meditating on and off for the last few years, because it’s hard to find a meditation thats guided, but not too repetitive, and that doesn’t have too much speaking. In this, not only can you choose the voice, you can also choose how much guidance you want, as well as the music. I just finished my first meditation and I enjoyed it so much, I’m definitely planning to do more. If you’re looking to get back into meditation, MeditationDownDog is a good place to start.

Also a huge thanks to the team for making MeditationDownDog free during lockdown, its refreshing to see a company that values the wellbeing and accessibility of its users

As a yoga teacher and long time Christian, meditation is not a new practice for me. So many meditation apps out there are instructional or inspirational, but that’s not that helpful to me. What I’m looking for is just someone to hold the space for me - to keep the time and maybe remind me every once in a while to come back to my breath or some other simple reminder like that. MeditationDownDog fits the bill perfectly! While there is an option to choose a themed meditation, you can also choose no theme, tell it how many minutes of silence you want, pick the length of your meditation and go. I’ve been waiting for an app like this! Thank you!!

Down Dog has always been my favorite yoga app. Free version or paid version depending if you have specific needs or maybe an injury or something like that. But they have truly outdone themselves now. All of the other apps are cool. The barre and hiit, but Down Dog meditation and yoga are both part of my daily routine. I follow my own lifting/CrossFit regimen, but this has seriously up’d my game so much. People want to make fun of “woo woo” people, but getting your mind right does wonders. I’ve never felt better. I start my day with 10 minutes of meditation and when I’m overwhelmed or frustrated and need more I step away and do so. Literally a game changer. Thank you Down Dog!!

I really enjoy everything about MeditationDownDog. I’m doing yoga, HIIT and today started meditation. I started everything at the shortest time because I am a beginner and don’t want to overdo it.
Gradually I plan to increase my time. I’m realizing now that the time I’ve set for myself is so comfortable that I have an inner resistance to change it. So it would make MeditationDownDog even better for me if it had an option to increase the time by 1 minute every new session (or other sequence).

I said I have only one suggestion but I just remembered one more thing that bothers me slightly. In HIIT, during an exercise I feel there is not enough time between right side and left side. I feel the right side is quite a bit longer and by the time I have a chance to switch to the left side, the exercise is over. I would like that to be addressed if possible.

Otherwise MeditationDownDog is a joy and is worth every penny. Thank you!

I am lazy. I don’t write reviews. But MeditationDownDog is so amazing I needed to write a review.

You know how on Netflix, you sit down to watch something while you’re eating lunch, but then you spend 10 minutes scrolling through your options while your lunch gets cold? That’s how a lot of other meditation apps feel to me. MeditationDownDog? You open it, you meditate. I love it. It’s so simple, but meditation is simple, so that’s what you need.

Like the yoga app, you can adjust a few important settings (music, voice, duration, etc). I have been doing it with the “theme” on so it will have a different short talk everyday. WOW. They have all been so good! For years I have been ??? about meditation, but with MeditationDownDog, I FINALLY ENJOY IT!!!!!

I seriously wish I was an influencer just so I could share MeditationDownDog with a ton of people!!!!! Unfortunately I am a girl without social media but you bet my few friends have gotten texts about it. I love it so much!!!!!

I was so happy to see that Down Dog created a meditation app and downloaded it without hesitation. It’s the same as their other apps - very customizable. It has wonderful and relaxing voices, effective and pleasant meditations and music. I appreciate not having to scroll through the pre-designed meditations, as is done in the other popular meditation apps, and having to listen to different ones to find something I think I’d like and go through several before settling on one. MeditationDownDog is so much easier.

Hello,
Thank you for expanding the down dog range of apps to include meditation. I love the concept of your app and can’t wait to see it get better over time.
I would like to see more people of color in the images and videos across your apps. Even the still images on the front screen of your apps have similar models. It would be nice as a woman of color to see diversity in the models especially as the practices in the apps draw from a variety of cultures. Please consider adding more diversity to your images.
Thank you

If you’re like me, it probably feels wrong to be investing in your wellness through mega corporations with the sole aim of capitalistic gains. You don’t have to worry about that with Down Dog’s group of apps because they truly care about your wellness. The interface of all their apps is also very user friendly and there is a wide range of modifications to create an endless supply of interesting sessions. Plus, one yearly payment gives you access to the entire family of apps-seven and counting. I highly recommend it.

I’ve already made MeditationDownDog a part of my daily routine. I still visit the yoga Nidra on the down dog app bc that’s my first love.. but I love having all of these options even more. 🥰If I need to calm down mid-day and only want six minutes, I can do that. If I want a nice long meditation.. I can do that too. I’ve even used to it supplement as a cap-off after yoga if I want an extensive savasana. You guys rock! Just the best company all-around with the highest of integrity. Thank you 🙏 so very much. I’m addicted to and care for everything you guys release so much!! Namaste 🙏

Purchased one app which provides access to them all. I have only used the meditation and yoga app and already feel .Ike I’ve gotten my monies worth. MeditationDownDog is fantastic. Life changing.I’m a beginner to both yoga and meditation but MeditationDownDog has made it so easy. You can choose the amount of time,music, voice,style, body part. It’s an incredible app and I suggest beginners or pros to purchase. You won’t regret it. I never leave reviews on apps but this is so worth it.

5/5 Recommend
If so many Apps out there that claim to care about its users than the business itself Downdog transcends all. From its days of inception it’s sole goal has been focused on the users. You can tell if you’ve been with MeditationDownDog from the beginning, it gets better and better each time. Meditation App is nothing short of an absolute gem for the price they charge. May God and the Universe grant all that you wish to achieve. Namaste ❤️

This is all anyone needs for starting it maintaining a meditation practice. You can modify it however you like (though the default settings are pretty spot on!) for the voice, amount of guidance, type and volume of music, and length of the whole thing.
It’s perfect for me, and I think anyone who wants to get introduced to meditation. The little nudges to remind you to come back to your breathing (and to do so kindly to yourself) are all I need. Thanks!

My mind can easily wander/get distracted, which is why I’ve never been the best at meditation. The speaker (whose voice you can customize like their other apps) combined with the guidance and music took me out of my usual mindset for 15 minutes, with a genuinely thought-provoking theme that let me take a step back and look at recent events in my life with a new perspective. 5/5, just like their yoga and HIIT apps! Worth a try for sure

I have always loved MeditationDownDog, from the moment I downloaded it. The ambiance of everything, the voices and the music, all help me to relax, and this is always the way I bring my day to a close. MeditationDownDog is fabulous because it is relaxing, customizable to how you do meditation and is very soothing and helpful with getting stressed or anxious. 10/10, would definitely recommend.

I’ve been using their different wellness apps for over a year now (mainly the yoga and HIIT ones) and this meditation app is now added to my list of favorite apps of all time!
Such a great opportunity for guided meditations during a time when I think everybody could benefit from some mental health exercises. Way to go Down Dog team for spreading health and positivity during this time!!

With MeditationDownDog, I can choose all the parameters to suit my style and your mood. You can choose the voice, the language, music, and guidance. I particularly enjoy the choice of voices and when I do the meditation in a foreign language, the guidance is simple and pleasant. I certainly recommend MeditationDownDog for beginners and those who have practiced meditation for years.

We are loyal downdog yoga app subscribers and was loving this new meditation app UNTIL during a session the guide quotes a former Supreme Court Justice and brings up the quote originally applying to societal change and systemic inequalities. REGARDLESS of one’s politics or views (key point), can’t we keep politics out of anything anymore especially a meditation session where one goes to get away from the stresses bombarding us every day? By the way, I collect inspirational quotes and there are plenty that have no political connotations or connections to encourage us. Seriously, politics in ANY form or fashion in a meditation session??? Bad decision. Bad business. Bad meditation principle.

The ‘sleep’ meditation option is stellar! Used it for the first time last night, with no prior experience in this meditation space, and fell right asleep within a few minutes!

Likewise, after trying the mediation app after a stressful day; I am HOOKED! Yet another great product from the Down Dog team!!

I love all of the down dog apps — they have saved me through lockdown this year. I’m so excited about this new meditation app! I was feeling stressed at work, closed my door, turned off my screen, and did a quick guided meditation and consequently felt so much better.
Thanks, Down Dog!

I am really enjoying this wonderful app you’ve made! I had already subscribed through another one of yours, but I got an email and needed to try this one out. So far it has been great and as a person with depression and anxiety, I completely recommend!

Everything these guys make is fantastic, and this is yet another win. I’ve been an avid down dog user for years (bring back Carlos!!), and the production value is always amazing. This is a no brainer, and is a stellar value compared to Calm & Headspace. Thank you SO MUCH, what a dream come true.

Could never get into headspace. I love every app by the down dog crew so figured I’d give their newest one a try. Did my first meditation and love how you can set the time and customize further, just like with yoga. Looking forward to trying more!

Thank you to the creators of MeditationDownDog and down dog. You all have tremendously helped my awakening especially through this rough time! I am grateful for you all! Thank you!
Namaste 🙏☺️💗
Jessica