Waking Up

A new operating system for your mind.

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Whether you want to sharpen your mind or experience more peace, this can help in dramatic fashion.

Tim Ferriss

Investor, #1 New York Times best-selling author, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast

Discover the true purpose of meditation.

Go beyond simple relaxation techniques and experience the freedom of real mindfulness—without any New Age fluff.

Understand why you’re practicing.

Don’t just meditate. Understand the theory of mindfulness, with the best of ancient wisdom pressure-tested by modern science.

Live an examined, fulfilling life.

Listen to lessons and conversations on Stoicism, effective altruism, sleep, psychedelics research, and more.

Understand Your Mind, Step-by-Step

Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness from Sam Harris—neuroscientist, author, and creator of Waking Up—as he also guides you into the deep end of meditation.

Practice with Top Teachers

Our highly curated library of guided meditations means you’ll only ever hear from practitioners we trust.

A Place for Serious Seekers

Explore thought-provoking conversations and lessons on life’s most important questions—free from religious dogma.

Daily Mindfulness Reminder

Every day, receive a short audio message designed to help bring your meditation practice into your life.

World-Renowned Teachers and Scholars

“The single most important app I have ever downloaded.”

“I’ve been using Waking up since 2018, and it’s the most important thing I’ve done in my life.”

“I’m a beginner and this app has changed my entire perception of meditation.”

“I’ve tried them all. I’ve had more insight just doing the intro course.”

“Utterly life changing. Continues to be one of the best investments of my life and has probably saved my life.”

Over 50,000 5-star reviews

A new operating system for your mind.

Save $30

Annual - billed at $149.99 $119.99 USD/yr

30 days free

$9.99 USD/month

Cancel anytime.

After your free trial ends, you will be charged $119.99 and your subscription will automatically renew each year.

As a company, Waking Up strives to help alleviate human suffering on many fronts. To that end, we donate a minimum of 10% of our profits to the most effective charities, under the guidance of Giving What We Can, Give Well, Founder's Pledge, and Longview Philanthropy.

Also, if you would like to become a member but truly cannot afford it, click here to learn about our scholarship program.