Waking Up

While there is nothing wrong with reducing stress, sleeping better, or boosting productivity, at Waking Up we have a very different focus. Our goal is to fundamentally change the way our users see the world—and to improve their lives in the process. We bring together modern teachers, scientists, and scholars to pressure-test ancient wisdom in ways that no other resource does. Our areas of expertise include mindfulness, Zen, Advaita, neuroscience, psychedelics, contemporary ethics, Stoicism, effective altruism—and we will explore new territory whenever inspiration strikes. But our goal is always to produce a radical shift in perspective. So join Sam Harris—neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author—on a meditation course for beginners and experienced meditators alike. What makes Waking Up different? There are hundreds of meditation apps on the market, and several do a fine job of teaching the basic principles of mindfulness. But Waking Up dives deeper, with both a “Practice” and an accompanying “Theory” section that supports the practice of meditation. Practice For beginners struggling with negative thoughts, to advanced meditators who have glimpsed the illusion of the self, Waking Up will meet you where you are. Start with our Introductory Course, graduate to guided Daily meditations. Explore mindfulness, Zen, Dzogchen, Advaita, and other practices. Learn from a curated group of world-renowned teachers. Theory Ancient wisdom. Pressure-tested by modern teachers, scientists, and scholars. Explore the theory behind the practice, including the concepts of nonduality and enlightenment. Learn how neuroscience and psychedelics can illuminate the path of meditation. Connect meditation to a philosophy of life, including ethics, Stoicism, effective altruism, and more. What You Get: An Introductory Course that teaches the foundations of meditation. Daily Meditations led by Sam Harris. An ever-growing library of lessons, conversations, and Q&As with a wide range of teachers, scientists, and scholars. Fair Pricing Subscribe to Waking Up for $99.99/year. Waking Up is risk-free. If you don’t find it valuable, we will give you a full refund. No questions asked. If you would like to use the app but truly cannot afford it, please email us and we’ll notify you about our scholarship programs. While we operate a business, we believe that money should never be the reason why someone can’t access Waking Up. Pricing is for customers in the United States and may vary in other countries. Charges may be converted into your local currency, depending on your country of residence. Your subscription to the Waking Up course will automatically renew at the end of each year, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can disable auto-renewal at any time within your iTunes account settings—however, refunds cannot be given for any unused portion of the current term.