Calm in your pocket. For people who don't have time to meditate.
Lumen is a 2-minute-a-day meditation and sleep app designed for busy lives. No mantras, no incense — just science-backed micro-sessions that actually fit.
Good evening, Sam
Wind down
Tonight's wind-down
3 min · sleep
Stress release
2 min · breathing
Designed for actual humans
2-minute sessions
Most exercises fit between meetings. The longest is 10 minutes.
Sleep stories
120+ stories narrated by people you'd actually want to hear from.
Breath work
Box, 4-7-8, physiological sigh — guided with haptic pacing.
Progress tracking
See how your sleep and stress trend with weekly insights.
Apple Watch + Wear
Quick sessions from your wrist. Heart-rate aware.
9 languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Arabic.
Three steps. That's it.
Tell us how you feel
Pick a vibe. Lumen suggests a session that fits — usually under 3 minutes.
Press play
Headphones optional. Each session is guided in a calm, normal-human voice.
Notice the shift
Track how you feel before and after. Build a habit, not an obligation.
Loved by 2 million users
"I'd tried six meditation apps before this one. Lumen is the only one I'm still using six months later. The short sessions are the unlock."
Kavi P.
App Store review
"The sleep stories are weirdly perfect. I'm out before the narrator finishes describing the first room."
Jo M.
Play Store review
"As a parent of two under 5, the 2-minute thing is the only reason I open it. And I open it daily."
Anya S.
App Store review
How Lumen compares
| Feature | Other meditation apps | Lumen |
|---|---|---|
| Session length | 10 – 30 min | 2 – 10 min |
| Onboarding | 8+ questions, paywall | Skip it · use the app first |
| Sleep stories | Often paywalled | ✓ All tiers |
| Apple Watch integration | Sometimes | ✓ Day one |
| Background ambient sounds | Limited | ✓ 40+ scenes |
| Annual cost | $70 – $150 | $48 |
What the press is saying
"The first meditation app that doesn't feel like homework."
— TECHCRUNCH
"Lumen is the app I recommend to busy parents and stressed-out founders alike."
— LIFEHACKER
"A genuine standout in a crowded category — and clinically credible."
— FAST COMPANY
Common questions
Is Lumen really free to try?
Do I need to know how to meditate?
Is Lumen secular?
What about kids?
Is my data private?
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