The Way Reviews

Like others here, I first encountered Henry Shukman on the Waking Up app, which I’ve used for several years (and love).. the two apps complement each other beautifully. Waking Up is the spiritual library of your dreams; while The Way is much more of a personal, focused journey. I’ve practiced meditation with a number of teachers throughout my life over decades, but somehow Henry is getting through to me in a profound way. There is so much loving kindness in his voice and instructions. I often find myself on the edge of tears and /or able to relax and let go more fully. And I’m grasping ideas with both mind and heart. There are subtleties that he’s able to convey with so few words. Honestly I feel so much gratitude for TheWay. PS I went out and got the Audible edition of his book, which is also outstanding.

I used to meditate at Mountain Cloud Zen Center, in Santa Fe, where Henry teaches, and that experience was deeply helpful and profound for me. Now that I live far away, I’m so grateful that TheWay exists. It’s so simple and user-friendly, and makes building (or re-building) a meditation practice feel accessible. I have always appreciated Henry’s gentle approach to meditation, and his total lack of a guru complex. He’s truly the real deal and I’m so thrilled to have access to his teachings in this format, which fits really well into my current lifestyle as the (often overwhelmed) mom of a toddler. Thank you!

I’ve tried just about every meditation app out there and always stopped after a week or so. I’ve really enjoyed The Way, not having to pick a mediation is so nice and they build on each other in a way that feels more impactful than just whatever the daily meditation is on other apps. The interface is simple and streamlined, I would definitely recommend TheWay!

I’ve used The Way for months now and have enjoyed sticking with it more than any other meditation app I’ve tried. There are a few contributing factors for me - 1. That Henry is such a great teacher and very accessibly builds on what he teaches. 2. That there is just one path for you to follow. That combination of some structure along with plenty of flow have worked really well. Highly recommend.

This is by far the best meditation app I’ve used!

Henry guides you through stages of meditation, starting with basic awareness and becoming increasingly more connected to self and support.

Progress is intentionally sculpted to help you create a fulfilling, sustainable practice. In addition to sculpted path, there is a whole meditation support library to learn more about topics you’re interested in, struggling with, or in need of in the moment.

I appreciate that TheWay offers a taster without needing to put in your credit card information until after the trial is done. I’ve also found it well worth the yearly cost.

Thank you, Henry, for creating a professional meditation experience without the need for excess money, time, commitment, or travel.

I have been a regular student of the Waking Up app (and love it), but I am especially enjoying the simplicity and clarity of The Way.

Something about having only one path to follow is very calming to me, and Henry Schumann is such a kind, gentle and compassionate teacher, it’s a joy to listen to him and his guidance.

I cannot recommend The Way highly enough. For some reason, I have found a special ease in meditating daily at least twice while using The Way. I wish the same for you. 🙏🏻

I have been meditating for many years and have done different kinds of meditation. This is my first time using a meditation app so I can’t compare The Way to others but what I can say is that I REALLY love TheWay. I love the way it’s structured and laid out, the whole journey/retreat format, Henry’s gentle, non-judgmental and loving guidance and teachings — it’s everything I would expect a meditation app to be as a seasoned meditator, and what I would suggest for someone completely new to the practice. I can’t recommend TheWay enough.

I have been meditating for several years using the Waking Up app, which is also excellent, and have been thoroughly enjoying TheWay. The design and approach are both fantastic. I love the idea of a unitary path rather than an open library. This is a very appealing design. Henry is such a thoughtful, insightful, openhearted and compassionate teacher, who radiates these qualities. I hope he and the team have the chance to read these comments and know how appreciative I am of his wonderful teachings. thank you for doing this wonderful work!

This is by far the best meditation app I have ever used. Equally valuable to advanced and beginning meditation practitioners. Henry is a master teacher who embodies the teaching. He is also very down to earth and unpretentious. I love that TheWay is so easily accessible - complete free access for 30 days with no credit card information and then low fee or pay what you can. TheWay is easy to share and I shared it with my doctor. He loves TheWay and is now recommending it to the medical students he teaches. Give TheWay a try - it will change your life.

Henry is a unique teacher in the way he shares his insights with warmth and understanding. TheWay is the best way I know to get the teachings if travelling for a retreat is not feasible.

The one track path TheWay lays out is very easy to follow and eliminates any confusion or deliberation on what meditation you should listen to next.

I try to do 1 to 2 meditations every day. I have used other meditation apps that have a wide variety of categories to pick from, and while that’s helpful sometimes, it’s refreshing to engross myself in a longer track of practice — like getting deep into a big book.

I’ve been using TheWay for about 6 months now. It’s a new take on a meditation app. For years I have been using the Waking Up app by Sam Harris and still do. That is another great one as it has a ton of extra content. However The Way may be better for those just entering in to a meditation practice as it is a linear path without 100 options to choose from. I’ve shared this with my mother in an attempt to get her more involved in meditating (which only lasted a short while but she did enjoy it). You will receive teachings from various traditions through this path. The author Henry Shukman is well practiced in Zen and shares many of his own experiences and understanding of the teachings he has received along the years. He also has a soothing voice that is easy to listen to during a sit.

Any chance to listen to Henry’s soothing voice and listen to his teaching is something I recommend.

Although I tried various forms of meditation, Sam Harris’ introductory meditation course on Waking Up finally broke through to me.

Henry’s series on Zen koans was on Waking Up, as well. I fell into his voice like a loving embrace—one of kindness and wisdom—the best combination.
I even went to one of his retreats because of the koan, One Bright Pearl. I am now on the first section of The Way and look forward to learning more about koans when I get to that section.

Thanks for making TheWay and to the people who thought of it. There is nothing like hearing Henry’s voice and seeing his face; it’s as though he’s looking into your eyes and talking directly to you. He is the real thing, an example of, The Way.

This is a gift. Be kind to yourself. Slow down, use TheWay, and learn. You won’t be sorry.

I think there are scholarships for those who can’t afford it. :) 🙏🏻

TheWay is exactly what I have been looking for since I started my practice a few years ago! I can’t say enough about Henry’s gentle, encouraging, compassionate, oft-humorous and always insightful support. For years I have struggled without a teacher or a guide of some sort, but not having a lifestyle conducive to focused study in community, I’ve had to take pieces of teachings and experiences and try to weave them together on my own, with many holes and a lot of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Henry’s guidance and his deeply caring approach are like medicine, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn in this manner. The healing and gratitude are genuine.

I’ve been using The Way for a few weeks now, and so far it’s the only mediation app that I’ve been able to stick with continuously. The fact that there is just one set path to follow makes it incredibly easy to use, which I think is crucial for someone who doesn’t really know what they’re doing when it comes to meditation. The audio tracks are available in 10 or 20 minutes, and Henry’s voice has a really calming effect, so it doesn’t feel like a chore to sit for a mediation; quite the opposite - I now find myself looking forward to using it on a daily basis. I’m excited to continue on this journey and am so glad I found The Way.

In the universe of meditation apps, I believe The Way developed by Henry Shukman and team is singular in purpose, intent, focus, and delivery. The Way offers a clearly delineated, tried and true path grounded in the deepest of wisdom traditions that guide practitioners through the various levels of practice all the way to awaking to one’s true nature. A bold offering to be sure, but in teaching and guidance of Henry Shukman, attainable for sure. All you have to do is show up, sit daily, and stick around for the miracle!

As a long-time practitioner with little interest in apps, I find The Way a tremendous daily source of wise and careful guidance, and I am quite confident that meditators of any experience level will find it the same. Bravo Henry and team!!!

I’ve tried every meditation app out there in the last 10+ years of practicing somewhat inconsistently. The Way is a revelation! There is no confusion or decision paralysis because of too many options or bells and whistles. It’s just one methodical path, taught with the most clear, precise language about meditation I have encountered. I have completed over 40 meditations in TheWay so far, and it’s giving me the ability to bring mindfulness “off the cushion” and into my daily life in ways that other apps have not. And, TheWay promises to go much further than just “mindfulness” in further sessions.

Henry Shukman is an excellent teacher and I hope more people will give TheWay a chance to improve their lives.

Decades of stop and start meditation practice and finally experiencing a daily practice on The Way.
I began with Henry during Covid through MCZC on zoom. So I trusted TheWay would be professional and gentle.
I'm not a "buffet" kind of person who needs lots of different flavors of teaching. I tried (for years) Apps offering many teachers and many styles. What I love about Henry is his foundational approach to building a sustainable practice that is emotionally supportive and feels empowering. The Way is so very kind and believable... this coming from a temperamental and hot headed woman!
I fell back in love with my life and all of its "defects." I am eager to join Henry (or not and just use the timer to practice the lesson du jour) every morning. So grateful to his whole team.

I have been practicing for a couple years via Waking Up, where I found Henry Shukman’s meditations. I’ve found his guidance is very powerful and precise, inviting us to be with all of our experience, emphasizing compassion and acceptance of what arises, as well as recognition of the more ultimate selfless nature of awareness. While I think Waking Up is an incredible resource, The Way really has simplified some of the confusion that has come with navigating an array of similar yet different approaches and lexicons.

There are so many beautiful teachings out there, but I think I’ve found a few that I want to focus on exploring. I’m using The Way for my meditation sessions—with some daily meditations from Sam on Waking Up—and listening to Joseph Goldstein’s amazing Dharma talks on Waking Up. I’m also reading Joseph Goldstein’s Mindfulness.

Selfishly I do have a suggestion 🤪. At the moment we can do 10 or 20 minute meditations. I would like the option to customize the meditation length further. Preferably by adding mostly silence to the end, with the ending guidance (“move fingers, open your eyes…”) still coming at the end of the chosen duration.

Thank you so very much to the Shukmans for creating this.
~Kyle

I’ve been meditating, almost daily, for the past 10 years now. I used headspace for many years when I first started and Sam Harris’ Waking up for the past few years. I was so excited when I found out Henry was coming out with his own app. His knowledge and many years of experience as a Zen teacher make The Way by far the most accessible, simple, easy to use and enjoyable guided meditation app I’ve used. Henry’s is a fantastic teacher and his teachings are so simple, yet impactful that TheWay is perfect for beginners and more seasoned students alike. I’ve always wanted to come practice with Henry in person, but TheWay is the next best thing. Thank you to both Henry and his team for creating TheWay and making Henry’s experience and teachings so easily accessible.

I have tried nearly all available meditation apps, and actually use several. Waking Up gets high marks. As a guided teacher, Henry's approach is clean and welcoming. TheWay is equally well designed and simple for first-timers, but equally valuable to seasoned meditations. Like any practice, finding the right teacher makes a world of difference. Henry is that 'right teacher' for many including myself.