The Way: Meditation path

I am very happy with the app. The user interface is minimalistic, easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. I like the approach where there is only one path to follow. Henry has, in my opinion, a very relaxing voice and he is very good at using metaphors and similes in his guided meditations, which make it easier to both relax and experience what Henry is trying to convey.

Wonderful app! Thank you Henry and team. Beautiful design and great content. Helps me keep a daily meditation routine. Henry’s gentle encouragement is a delight.

I’ve tried a lot of meditation apps. Most are a mass of disconnected guided meditations and concepts or a series of short guided meditations for a specific, limited purpose. This is the first I’ve seen with a real path that goes deeper than a visualization or a few guided sits. It’s not to say the others are bad, just that The Way goes further - beyond relaxation or better sleep, but really points to something deeper.

I got bored with Headspace, just clicking around, but this feels like I’m actually being guided on a journey of discovery!

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

Very well done 🙏

I am so grateful for this app. Even as a seasoned meditator, I was drawn to The Way right away, and I have not been disappointed. It is simple, engaging and lovingly thought out; what’s more they listen to their user feedback and continue to improve! For newbies and experienced contemplatives alike, it is a perfect dose of beginner’s mind, and Henry is a wise and companionable guide on The Way.

I’ve been a meditator for 35+ years and practiced many types with many excellent teachers. But with this app I have a feeling of being personally shepherded by Henry. I highly recommend for all meditators.

I’ve tried several meditation apps and have meditated on my own and with a number of in-person teachers. It’s a very individual thing, but this app is my favorite. I appreciate having a single guide, especially when its Henry Shukman. He is so knowledgeable but more importantly so wise and gentle. I’ve never been as consistent with my practice as I am now with Henry.

I’ve tried many meditation apps and had given up on them as not fitting for me. Then I came upon The Way and I’ve been using it every day since it was in beta. It’s the best app I’ve used for meditation. The “one path” philosophy is exactly what I’ve been looking for, especially since it is under the guidance of Henry, a true master of his field.