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iSleep Easy contains a range of guided meditations to help users fall asleep and sleep better. There are four opening meditations (each is about five minutes in length) and four main meditations (each about ten minutes long). Users can customize the background sound, voice volume and sound volume of each audio track. There are also two ‘special’ meditations; one designed to be used if one wakes up in the middle of the night, and the other which allows the user to combine a custom mix of nature sounds and music. In the ‘Playlists’ section, users can create their own playlists using a combination of audio tracks, or use one of the preset playlists (‘relax into sleep’, ‘deep sleep’, and ‘letting go’). There are also sleep tips advising how to create a more relaxing sleeping environment.
Available for: Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Requires Android 5.0 and up.
Developer: Meditation Oasis
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness
Targeted Conditions: Stress and Anxiety, Sleep
Target Audience: Adults
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: $3.99
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of iSleep Easy
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
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