Lumosity Mind - Meditation App

The earlier attempt at mindfulness by Lumosity didn’t work for me as I was distracted by the male voice which was unevenly metered and worse, reflected Lumosity’s culture of intellectual prowess over caring connection. (Unrelated, but I wince each time Lumosity reduces the degree of challenge when I make a mistake in one of the games/puzzles! How humiliating! how patronising!) This female voice also by contrast has a consistent steady meter, warm texture, and a timbre which communicates that she cares. Mind you I’m writing this very early in my journey. But enthusiastic to proceed. Well done! I give you a 4 out of 5 which puts you in the 90th percentile of similar service providers. Feel good?

Thank you so very much for this free gift. This app could seriously help us “weather the storm”. Acknowledging that the stats will only get worst before they gets better is not a negative, just facing the reality of a pandemic we’ve never experienced before. Again, thank you.

This is a 7 day trial and automatic sign up to full subscription, not a free app which you can choose to upgrade. Even when I said I clicked the cross (to close the window for subscribing) it closed that window but simply carried on in a way that implies it was starting my free trial, without my consent. I have deleted the app. Much too pushy. Especially for an app I was offered as a free app (by the Lumosity app) - this prompt should have specified the offer was of a free 7-day trial. I believe this app would be better if the choice was to try it with either limited access or limited time but without the automatic subscription. Or, if you must have the sub automatic, with a very simple, clear moment when you know you’re signing up for a rolling sub, which also clearly acknowledges if you don’t. Such a shame. The mindfulness meditation game in the original app is lovely. I’ve given it one star as there isn’t an option for: didn’t get past the opening screens.

The voice that guides the meditations is so kind, so loving and supportive, so many other guided meditations can be irritating in some way, not this one. I’ve learnt a lot from this app even after years of meditating- it breaks everything down into simple steps explaining the why and how. My only recommendation would be to have a feature where you can bookmark your favorite meditations or the ones you are working on. Maybe a favorites folder so you don’t have to keep searching for the ones that speak to you. Thank you luminosity. I also love the mind app too.

Mindfulness is something that I have discovered in a never ending lesion. There handful of minutes each day is so helpful. They are a springboard to more in-depth training. Looking forward to shifting my mindset!

This has helped me stay positive and focused, especially after having a stroke.

I’ve only been using this for a few day. I really like it in combination with the memory app they have. I do feel relaxed after doing the daily exercises. We’ll see how long I enjoy it. Seems hopeful.

Honestly annoyed. I’ve tried more than four times to log into my old account through a link, and it won’t work. Going to delete this app after I write this.

I’ve started listening to the meditation narration while taking my blood pressure. It’s lowered it by about 20-points. I’m new to this but very encouraged. You don’t have to have the technique of a yogi or a lama to gain benefit.

I just started and I feel calm, happy, peaceful. I want to do more stuff in life now. This app is the best thing ever. I feel at peace. I am noticing what is around me. The only problem I have with this is app is that the lessons are four minutes long. It is really short so I have to do more days in a day. But this app is making me really happy. I like in the beginning it asks me what I need help on and it listed everything that I need help on it was like the best thing ever. Before I had this game I was depressed and sad but I said I need to change that so I downloaded this game and it made me so happy and excited. I have no problems with this game. Of course this game does need some updates of more stuff but If anyone is reading this download this game you will feel better trust me.