Meditation, without the app
Sit down. Breathe.
Start here, not in a store.
Guided meditation, breathing and sleep stories that meet you where you are. Free in your browser — no app, no account, no ads.
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- Works offline once loaded
Guided meditations
Begin with something short
Each one is a real script — plain speech, honest pacing — not a voice reading a listicle.
7-minute guided noting practice for better sleep
Nothing to learn and nothing to fix: 7 minutes of noting for better sleep, at the end of the workday.
Begin →Letting go meditation for concentration (7 min), after a fight
Nothing to learn and nothing to fix: 7 minutes of letting go for concentration, after a fight.
Begin →20-minute breathing meditation for sleep
Slow, spoken guidance for sleep. A breathing session you can do on the way in.
Begin →Breathing
A minute of that is enough
The shortest useful practices on the site. Pick one, follow the circle.
7-11 breathing for the hours after people leave
A 7 · 11 rhythm — a long, slow ratio for when you have time.
Begin →4-6 breathing exercise for a big decision
Rounds of 4 · 6, with the counting done for you.
Begin →4-2-6 breathing exercise for Friday evening
Rounds of 4 · 2 · 6, with the counting done for you.
Begin →How to use Quick 2-1-2-1 breathing for exam nerves
Simple counts — 2 · 1 · 2 · 1 — and a circle that keeps time.
Begin →Sleep stories
For the nights your brain will not clock out
Slow, uneventful stories with nothing to solve. Read them yourself or let them read to you.
Sleep story: the house after everyone is asleep, when you want something simple — for winding down
The hour when the house belongs to nobody and nothing needs doing.
Settle in →A boat at anchor, when you want to be left alone — for waking too early
A small harbour, a rope that creaks, and a boat that moves about a metre in the night.
Settle in →A lake before dawn (a sleep story), when you want something simple — for winding down
Flat water, no wind, and light that has not arrived yet.
Settle in →Sleep story: a lighthouse at the end of a long day, when you have been meaning to start — for a restless night
One light turning, a kettle, and weather you are on the right side of.
Settle in →A fire dying down, on a day that started badly
The last hour of a fire, when it stops being a fire and becomes warmth.
Settle in →A kitchen late at night — a slow story for the end of the day, when you only have a few minutes — for an overtired night
One small light on, a cooling cup of tea, and the rest of the house dark.
Settle in →Focus
A timer, and nothing else on the screen
Pick the work, the length and the background sound. The session runs in your browser, with a prep list and a plan for when you drift.
Deep work timer: 25 minutes of exam preparation
One block of exam preparation with the hum of a distant fan underneath. One pomodoro, long enough to delve into the material and short enough to maintain focus.
Start the timer →Deep work timer: 45 minutes of organizing
One block of organizing with the gentle hum of a vacuum underneath. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.
Start the timer →50-minute decluttering session
Sit down, press start, and move things out for 50 minutes. Fifty minutes, the length of a therapy hour, with ten minutes off afterwards.
Start the timer →90-minute admin and email session
Sit down, press start, and clear the queue for 90 minutes. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.
Start the timer →Guides
Answers, without the usual advice
The practical version of the questions people type at midnight — sleep, stress, focus, caffeine, grief.
Navigating a challenging business meeting
The bulk of your anxiety often centers on the initial minutes, not the meeting itself. Tackle those and the rest will flow smoother.
Read →Guide · 3 min readBreathing exercises that help during stress
When you're feeling overwhelmed, deep breaths might not be the answer. Instead, try a longer exhale and a simple counting method.
Read →Guide · 3 min readReleasing tension you did not notice you were
By mid-afternoon most people are holding their shoulders, jaw and hands without knowing. Here is a two-minute check.
Read →Fair questions
Asked honestly, answered plainly
Do I need to create an account?
No. SoftlyStill has no accounts and no login. Open the page and start. That is the whole product decision.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every meditation, breathing exercise and sleep story is free, with no trials, no streaks and no subscription wall.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It works in any browser. You can also add it to your home screen and it behaves like an app — without the store or the tracking.
Are these meditations medical advice?
No. They are practices to support calm and sleep. They are not treatment. If you are struggling, please talk to a doctor or therapist.
From the journal
Writing worth a slow read
Breath as Anchor: A Simple Guide
Discover how your breath can be a steadfast companion in the quiet moments.
Read →GuideMind Wandering in Meditation: The Point
Understanding why your mind wanders can deepen your meditation practice.
Read →GuideLying-Down Meditation: A Valid Practice
Discover how lying-down meditation can be a meaningful part of your relaxation routine.
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