Waking Up: A Meditation Course
Waking Up LLC Health & Fitness In-app purchases
Learn to meditate and deepen your understanding of yourself and others.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 41.7K ratings
- Downloads
- 2.1M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 21
- 2026 · v3.26.1
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About Waking Up: A Meditation Course
Waking Up is a guide to understanding the mind, for the purpose of living a more balanced and fulfilling life. Join Sam Harris – neuroscientist, philosopher, and New York Times best-selling author – as he explores the practice of meditation and examines the theory behind it.
What makes Waking Up different?
Real Practice: Go beyond mere stress reduction to make profound discoveries inside the laboratory of your own mind.
Rational Theory: Ground your meditation experience in practical wisdom and a rational understanding of the world.
Fair Pricing: As with all of Sam Harris’s digital content, if you would like to use this app but truly cannot afford it, please email us at [email protected] so that we can give you a free account. While we operate a business, we believe that money should never be the reason why someone can’t gain access to Waking Up.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
* Guided meditation: Practice sessions for morning, day, or evening meditation, suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced meditators alike.
* Introductory Course: A progressive, 50-session course that will introduce you to the basic principles of mindfulness meditation, along with more advanced practices.
* Daily meditations: After completing the Introductory Course, you will continue your practice with our growing catalog of daily meditations.
* Lessons: Listen to short talks on science, philosophy, and the nature of mind.
* Conversations: Long-form conversations with a wide range of teachers and scholars.
* Meditation timer and tracking to monitor progress
* A guarantee of satisfaction. If you don’t find the app valuable, email us at [email protected] and we will give you a full refund.
Mindfulness topics Include:
* The logic of practice
* Mental training
* Gratitude
* The value of attention
* Free will
* The illusion of the self
* The power of concepts
* Consciousness
* And more
ABOUT SAM HARRIS
Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times best sellers, including Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics—neuroscience, meditation, moral philosophy, religion, rationality—but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. He received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
PRICING INFO
This pricing is for our customers in the United States. Pricing in other countries may vary. Your subscription to Waking Up will automatically renew, unless you disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renew or manage your subscription from your Google Play account settings. Payment will be charged to your Google Play account. You can read more about our terms of service here: https://wakingup.com/terms-of-service/ and our privacy policy here: https://wakingup.com/privacy-policy/.
What makes Waking Up different?
Real Practice: Go beyond mere stress reduction to make profound discoveries inside the laboratory of your own mind.
Rational Theory: Ground your meditation experience in practical wisdom and a rational understanding of the world.
Fair Pricing: As with all of Sam Harris’s digital content, if you would like to use this app but truly cannot afford it, please email us at [email protected] so that we can give you a free account. While we operate a business, we believe that money should never be the reason why someone can’t gain access to Waking Up.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
* Guided meditation: Practice sessions for morning, day, or evening meditation, suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced meditators alike.
* Introductory Course: A progressive, 50-session course that will introduce you to the basic principles of mindfulness meditation, along with more advanced practices.
* Daily meditations: After completing the Introductory Course, you will continue your practice with our growing catalog of daily meditations.
* Lessons: Listen to short talks on science, philosophy, and the nature of mind.
* Conversations: Long-form conversations with a wide range of teachers and scholars.
* Meditation timer and tracking to monitor progress
* A guarantee of satisfaction. If you don’t find the app valuable, email us at [email protected] and we will give you a full refund.
Mindfulness topics Include:
* The logic of practice
* Mental training
* Gratitude
* The value of attention
* Free will
* The illusion of the self
* The power of concepts
* Consciousness
* And more
ABOUT SAM HARRIS
Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times best sellers, including Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics—neuroscience, meditation, moral philosophy, religion, rationality—but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. He received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
PRICING INFO
This pricing is for our customers in the United States. Pricing in other countries may vary. Your subscription to Waking Up will automatically renew, unless you disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renew or manage your subscription from your Google Play account settings. Payment will be charged to your Google Play account. You can read more about our terms of service here: https://wakingup.com/terms-of-service/ and our privacy policy here: https://wakingup.com/privacy-policy/.
What’s new
Version 3.26.1 · Updated September 21, 2026
We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your app experience. This update focuses on fixing bugs and optimizing performance, ensuring everything runs smoothly and reliably. No big changes to note this time—just refining the little details that make a big difference.
User reviews
The concept and foundation for the app is great. When my friend who works with Art of Living said, "His stuff is good", I bought it, gambling on getting the much more user-friendly annual price. It is hard work, not a "feel good" app. The content is challenging in the best way. I would give it a "5" if the applicati...
First time I'm leaving a review, and it's only become how good this app is. It's amazing how well expended a 100 euros for a year of this content is.
Having a sceptical bent of mind, I'd probably never have come round to doing meditation practice but for this app by Sam Harris. It is not just another mindfulness app. The content in this app both in theory and practice sessions goes deeper and is more profound. Changes my life already in a positive way, making me ...
Changed my life. Thank you.
This is an incredible app. I've tried many different meditation apps but being a huge fan of Sam Harris, this has been the most successful one for me. In addition to the daily sessions, there are some very powerful lessons and conversations with other experts. I feel lucky to have found this. It is changing my life ...
Just amazing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Waking Up?
Waking Up is a guide to understanding the mind and living a more balanced and fulfilling life through meditation.
What sets Waking Up apart from other meditation apps?
Waking Up offers real practice for profound discoveries in your own mind, rational theory to ground your meditation experience, and fair pricing options.
What is included in the Waking Up app?
The app includes guided meditations, an introductory course, daily meditations, lessons on science and philosophy, conversations with teachers and scholars, a meditation timer and progress tracker, and a satisfaction guarantee.
What mindfulness topics are covered in Waking Up?
The app covers topics such as the logic of practice, mental training, gratitude, the value of attention, free will, the illusion of the self, the power of concepts, and consciousness.
Who is Sam Harris?
Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and New York Times best-selling author who has practiced meditation for over 30 years. He is the creator of the Waking Up app and has studied with various meditation teachers around the world.
How can I access Waking Up if I can't afford it?
If you truly cannot afford the app, you can email [email protected] to request a free account. The team believes that money should not be a barrier to accessing Waking Up.
How does the pricing work for Waking Up?
The pricing mentioned is for customers in the United States. Pricing may vary in other countries. The subscription will automatically renew unless you disable it at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription from your Google Play account settings. Payment is charged to your Google Play account.
Is there a refund policy for Waking Up?
Yes, if you do not find the app valuable, you can email [email protected] to request a full refund.
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waking Up: A Meditation Course | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Sep 21, 2026 | |
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| Mindfulness.com Meditation App | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Oct 1, 2026 | Compare |
| Expand: Beyond Meditation | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Oct 2, 2026 | Compare |
| Chopra: Meditation & Wellbeing | 3.5 / 5 | Free | 50,000+ | Sep 20, 2026 | Compare |
| Unwinding Anxiety® | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Dec 9, 2025 | Compare |
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