Meditation Timers
Meditation Timers are calm, distraction-free timers for breathwork and stillness, with none of the clutter that pulls you out of a session — tap a duration and begin. The collection runs from a single 1-minute breath through 3-minute box breathing, a 5-minute reset, 10- and 15-minute sits, a 20-minute meditation and a 30-minute deep practice.
Beginners usually start with the 1- and 3-minute timers — short enough to actually do every day, which is what builds the habit — then grow into the 10- and 20-minute sits. Box breathing (inhale, hold, exhale, hold) pairs naturally with the 3-minute timer, while the 15-minute body scan is a gentle way to release tension before sleep, and teachers and yoga instructors use the longer durations to time guided silence for a class.
The timer ends with a single soft chime rather than a jarring alarm, so you come back gently. It runs entirely in your browser, keeps time if your screen dims, and asks for no account or subscription — a quiet contrast to most meditation apps. For background rain, ocean or a meditation pad while you sit, open the ambient focus sounds and let them play alongside. Bookmark this page and your daily practice is one tap away.
Using the Meditation Timers
The collection runs from a single minute to half an hour, so you can start tiny and grow the habit instead of forcing a long sit on day one.
Which meditation timer to pick
- 1 minute — a single calming breath between tasks.
- 3 minutes — box breathing (inhale, hold, exhale, hold).
- 5 minutes — a quick reset when stress spikes.
- 10–15 minutes — a daily sit or a body scan before sleep.
- 20–30 minutes — a deeper practice once the habit is established.
How to use them
- Pick a length you will actually do today — shorter is better than skipped.
- Tap to start, set the phone face down, and close your eyes.
- Let the single soft chime at the end bring you back gently.
- Build up by one step at a time as sitting gets easier.
- Add background rain or a pad from the ambient sounds if silence is hard.
Practice tips
- Same time each day beats a long session once a week.
- Start with 1–3 minutes for a fortnight before adding length.
- Box breathing pairs naturally with the 3-minute timer.
- Use the 15-minute body scan to wind down before bed.
- Bookmark the page so the timer is one tap away each morning.
Meditation Timers FAQ
How long should a beginner meditate?
Start with 1–3 minutes daily. Consistency builds the habit far better than occasional long sits; grow the length only once it feels easy.
Does the timer make a harsh sound?
No — it ends with a single soft chime rather than a jarring alarm, so you come back gently.
Can I play background sound while I sit?
Yes — open the ambient focus sounds (rain, ocean, a meditation pad) and let them run alongside the timer.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no account.