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Waking Up with Sam Harris - Discover Your Mind

Waking Up Course LLC

Version
1.0.0
Size
52.8 MB
License
Free
Updated
May 22, 2026

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About Waking Up with Sam Harris - Discover Your Mind

Transform your mind with meditation and mindfulness through Waking Up with Sam Harris - Discover Your Mind, the scientifically-grounded meditation app trusted by thousands worldwide. Whether you're seeking better sleep, mental clarity, or a deeper meditation practice, this app combines contemplative training with modern neuroscience to help you understand how meditation actually reshapes your brain.

Start with the transformative 28-day Introductory Course, designed for both complete beginners and experienced practitioners. Then explore daily guided meditations led by Sam Harris himself, alongside short reflections and insights perfect for moments when you need them most. When rest matters, access specialized sleep talks and meditations crafted to improve your sleep quality. You'll also find a customizable meditation timer for building your own practice, plus daily quotes to spark perspective shifts throughout your day.

Unlike conventional meditation apps, Waking Up blends practice with theory—so you don't just learn techniques, you understand the science behind them. The library spans contemplative traditions including Vipassana, Loving-Kindness, body scans, yoga nidra, and nondual awareness practices from Dzogchen, Zen, and Advaita Vedanta. Topics range from neuroscience and psychology to Stoicism, ethics, psychedelics, productivity, and lasting happiness, all grounded in research and ancient wisdom.

Learn from world-class teachers and thinkers including Joseph Goldstein, Diana Winston, Adyashanti, Alan Watts, Matthew Walker, and many others. Dive into life courses covering relationships and mindfulness in daily living, engaging conversations between Sam Harris and leaders like Yuval Noah Harari and Michael Pollan, and Q&A sessions exploring deeper questions about consciousness and well-being.

Created by neuroscientist and best-selling author Sam Harris—who has meditated for over 30 years—every course, practice, and teacher is curated for genuine life-changing impact. Connect with a global community of meditators to discuss philosophy, meditation techniques, consciousness, and more.

Believe meditation is for you but unsure where to start? Waking Up with Sam Harris - Discover Your Mind is your complete guide to understanding and transforming your mind through proven practice and timeless wisdom.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 28-day structured course designed for both beginners and experienced meditators
  • Combines meditation practice with neuroscience education and ancient wisdom traditions
  • Diverse teaching faculty includes neuroscientists, Buddhist teachers, and public intellectuals
  • Customizable meditation timer allows you to build personalized practice routines

Cons

  • Subscription model required to access most content beyond the introductory course
  • Relies on internet connection for streaming guided meditations and course materials
  • Heavy reliance on Sam Harris's philosophical framework may not resonate with all users
  • Learning curve to navigate multiple course types, traditions, and teaching styles

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