The Way - Guided Meditation

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1. ★★★★★trial charges and refunds

   Sales Funneled. In taking the trial, I just felt I was being sales funneled along the path to a subscription. The trial content was very kindergarten, and the sales funnel emails start right away.

2. ★★★★★mixed experience without a specific reason· unspecific

   Love the app but experiencing a bug at the moment. For the last 2 weeks I have not been able to get a meditation to load in the app. It’s really taking the wind out of my sails. I hope it gets fixed soon

3. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   Feature removed. I used to be able to start a meditation and then click the power button on my iPhone to turn off the screen. However, when I do that in this most recent version, the meditation stops. Please fix this.

4. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   Thoughts. Varying needed

5. ★★★★★matching practice to mood and available time is the core value

   Great app with some caveats (especially for beginners). If you have some experience with meditation and are looking for a new meditation app, I’d highly recommend The Way. I’ve been using the app almost daily for over nine months and there’s still a huge wealth of meditations that are available. I love the variety of meditations that switch between different styles, focuses, and zones of mindfulness. And the progressive approach makes the meditations feel more targeted and specific rather than what I’ve done in other apps, with individual meditations or packages that don’t always have cohesion. That said, there’s definitely some caveats: - I wouldn’t and haven’t recommended this to beginners. The meditations can get a little heady at times and don’t always address practical building blocks for more mindfulness in meditation or daily life. That isn’t to say it can’t get you there, but having that groundwork has helped me approach this. - This is super nitpicky but the 10 minute meditations are never 10 minutes, usually closer to 12. I meditate twice a day and sometimes only have a 10 minute window in each one before work and spending time with our young kids, so having this little variation day-to-day does make a difference. Especially when it would just mean cutting down pauses in the edit. - There are some meditations or even full trails that only offer one way in. Sometimes these are idea-focused and emphasize reaching an end-result (like recognizing inter-being or feeling peace). When these click (as they did for me with the koans), there's so much to experience. But if these don't resonate, I find some instructions just repeat different angles on the same idea, rather than offer other strategies (like imagery, imagination, or breathing work) to meet different meditators where they are and guide them toward connection with the idea. Not every meditation needs to click and these aren't the majority of meditations. But there have been full weeks where there's a sameness to the instructions and I'd at least personally find it more effective if I had other ways in, to get more out of the experience.

6. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   Good for Intermediate Meditators. I would not recommend this app to beginning meditators. I feel like there is not enough foundational mindfulness practices before getting into more nuanced meditations. There is not nearly enough instruction/reminders on what to do when one gets distracted. For the most part during these meditations, it feels like he is assuming you are not getting distracted (in my experience). There is also not any focus so far on integration with daily life, how to incorporate mindfulness into daily life (it’s possible I haven’t gotten there yet). But for an intermediate meditator I think it’s worth a try, I like the simple structure of the app and the instructor is great. Disclaimer: I’ve done about 42 mediations and it seems like there are easily over 300.

7. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   perfection!. this is the meditation app i've always wanted. finally!! thank you 💛🙇‍♂️

8. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   Get this app!. This is by far the best meditation app I’ve ever used. It’s beauty is in its simplicity. The only decision you have to make is how long you want to meditate. Try it, and you will love it.

9. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

   One of the best. Henry offers wonderful guidance for meditators at any level

10. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Best Meditation App. I’ve tried a number of meditation apps and the issue has always been the same. Once I get through the introductory course, it’s too unstructured. With this app, you know exactly the “way” to take. Every session builds on the last and there’s no pressure to “get” it the first time you hear a new concept.

11. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Great Guidance. Henry and this app have been incredible. Third app trialed while establishing a consistent practice and this feels like a great fit with structure and sequence. Seeking a deeper understanding of mindfulness and awareness. Completed 33 day free trial and immediately purchased full year subscription. Highly recommend!

12. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    A+ Number 1. First class.

13. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    This is an amazing app. I must say doing Meditation for the last 30 years. This app is fantastic. The presentation and speed of the narrator is perfect with a beautiful soft voice. So glad I found this app. Thank you.

14. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Love this App. I’m only starting the second retreat but I love this app so far and I’m excited every day to sit. That has never happened for me in the past after multiple and I mean multiple tries at meditation. There is something quite special about Henry’s approach. I feel cared for. Not sure how else to put it.

15. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Amazing!!!. Such compassion

16. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Highly recommended. One path. Try it.

17. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    The Way and Henry have what other methods lack. Simply put, it’s love. This app will make you feel cared for and Henry radiates love in person. His book is called Original Love, aptly so! ❤️

18. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Simple and Life Changing. I can’t believe how effortless and easy this app is. The time in each meditation goes by so fast I don’t want it to stop. It’s the perfect place to start meditating. I’ve tried other apps and instructors over the years but my mind wonders and I always feel like I’m doing it wrong and it’s not for me. This is the exact opposite. The Way App is such a GREAT addition to my life!

19. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Best meditation guidance online.. I’ve been meditating for a couple years and have listened to guided meditations, podcasts and read books but Henry’s guidance is different. It’s fluid, calming, genuine, not to mention clear and helpful. This app feels more like a real meditation class or retreat. Also the app design is on point.

20. ★★★★★flexible customization for personal workflows

    Revelatory. Most meditation apps offer too many options. The Way works so well because guide Henry Shukman has created a single, logical, unitary pathway through the key concepts useful to meditators, with a unique exploration every day. I had always wanted to establish a daily meditation practice, but I was never able to—until I found this app. I haven’t missed a day since I started.

21. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    The Journey has begun!. I’ve been meditating for a while now and never thought I’d use a meditation app but this has been amazing. I sit once a day but the “journey” aspect of this app really has engaged and excited to discover ways or ideas I haven’t experienced before and has me wanting to meditate multiple times a day. It has definitely brought me back to a beginners mind as well which is a place I hope to stay. I am very grateful for Henry, his warm hearted guidance, and his ability to bring me back to Reality.

22. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    I love you Henry. Thank you.

23. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    The Way. I am new to meditation and this app has been very informative and helpful! Grateful for it! Thank you Henry!

24. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Lovely. This app is a great way to make getting a daily meditation in, no searching streaming platforms for the right length, or even the right intention. This makes it simple and easy. Henry’s voice is calming and his verbage is perfect for visualizing the relaxing of the body.

25. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    The Way. Between this app and Waking Up, my practice has become a really beautiful part of my life. So much content, presented in a way that never gets dry. Thank you Henry and the whole team.

26. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Fantastic tool and resource. I’ve practiced many forms of meditation over the years and The Way app is by far the most elegant and simple tool I’ve found to gain these essential skills. It makes meditation very accessible. Thank you!!

27. ★★★★★the app helps achieve the intended result

    Changed my life!. The Way has had a profound impact on my life. It’s helped me learn how to respond to life more intentionally, rather than just reacting. Henry’s guidance is kind, encouraging, and even playful—he makes meditation feel engaging and approachable. I genuinely look forward to using this app.

28. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    This one is different. I’ve tried other meditation apps including headspace, insight timer, and even have a lifetime membership to calm. But there is something about The Way that is just ….. different. I don’t know if it’s Henry’s voice, having a constant teacher, or a laid out path. But whatever it is, it’s worth it. 5 stars for The Way.

29. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Life changing.. Try it for a week. You won’t regret it.

30. ★★★★★overall positive experience· unspecific

    Best meditation app. I love how the course is set up. It slowly builds upon the foundation of mindfulness and then explores how to work with various aspects that arise in meditation, and life. Henry’s voice is very soothing and you can feel that he is genuinely a kind person. I recommend it to my clients and I suggest you try it!