Thinking about trying AI meditation but have questions? Here’s everything beginners ask, answered honestly.
What is AI meditation?
AI meditation uses artificial intelligence to create personalised meditation sessions based on your current state and needs.
Before each session, you have a brief check-in conversation. You share how you’re feeling, what’s on your mind, what you’d like to work on. The AI uses this to generate meditation or hypnosis content tailored specifically to you.
Unlike traditional meditation apps with pre-recorded content, every AI meditation session is unique and responsive to your moment.
How is this different from apps like Headspace or Calm?
Traditional apps have libraries of pre-recorded meditations. The same “stress relief” meditation is identical for every user, every time.
AI meditation generates fresh content each session based on your check-in. If you mention “stressed about job interview tomorrow,” the session addresses your specific situation.
Traditional apps = browsing a library. AI meditation = having a conversation that creates something for you.
Do I need meditation experience?
No. Complete beginners are welcome and the sessions adapt to your level.
If you share that you’ve never meditated before, sessions will:
- Include more guidance
- Use simpler techniques
- Explain what’s happening
- Be more patient with wandering attention
Experienced meditators can share that too, and sessions will offer more space, less instruction, and potentially more advanced techniques.
What happens in a session?
Check-in: You answer questions about how you’re feeling and what you’d like from the session.
Session generation: The AI creates personalised meditation content (takes a few moments).
Audio playback: You listen to your session with eyes closed, relaxing and following the guidance.
Feedback: After, you can rate the session and note what worked.
A typical session is 10-20 minutes of audio, plus a few minutes for check-in and feedback.
Is AI meditation safe?
Yes, for most people, AI meditation is completely safe.
The content uses established meditation and hypnosis techniques that have been practiced for decades. Nothing experimental or untested.
However, certain conditions warrant caution:
- Psychosis or severe mental illness — Hypnosis may not be appropriate without professional supervision
- Trauma — Deep hypnosis could surface difficult material; work with a therapist if this is a concern
- Epilepsy — If audio/visual patterns affect you, discuss with your doctor first
For general stress, sleep, focus, and emotional wellbeing, AI meditation is safe and side-effect free.
What’s the difference between meditation and hypnosis?
Meditation focuses on awareness. You observe your experience — breath, thoughts, sensations — without trying to change it. The goal is present-moment awareness.
Hypnosis focuses on suggestion. While deeply relaxed, you receive suggestions for change — calmer response to stress, easier sleep, different habits. The goal is influencing the subconscious.
InTheMoment offers both, and you can choose which you’d like for each session.
How long are the sessions?
You choose your session length. Options include:
- 5 minutes (quick reset)
- 10 minutes (standard session)
- 15 minutes (deeper practice)
- 20 minutes (free tier maximum)
- Up to 45 minutes (Pro tier)
Longer isn’t always better. Consistency with shorter sessions often beats occasional long sessions.
How much does it cost?
Free tier: 2 sessions per day. Sessions up to 20 minutes. Multiple voice options. Sessions saved for 90 days.
Pro tier: £4.99/month or £22.49 for 6 months (25% saving). 5 sessions per day. Sessions up to 45 minutes. All voices. Unlimited session storage.
You can use the free tier indefinitely — it’s not a trial.
What voices are available?
InTheMoment offers 6 different voices: Rain, Ember, Oak, Skye, Archer, and Rowan. Each has a different character — some warmer, some clearer, some more experimental.
All voices are currently available to all users. Try several to find what resonates.
Can I use this for sleep?
Yes, AI meditation is excellent for sleep.
You can use:
- Evening meditation to wind down before bed
- Hypnosis specifically designed for sleep
- Sessions in bed that lead into actual sleep
Sleep-focused sessions are designed differently — they don’t bring you back to alertness at the end.
How often should I practice?
For best results: daily, even if briefly.
10-15 minutes daily produces better results than occasional longer sessions. Consistency matters more than duration.
For specific issues (anxiety, sleep), daily practice for at least 4-6 weeks shows meaningful change for most people.
What if my mind wanders constantly?
This is normal. Expected. Part of the practice.
Meditation isn’t about stopping thoughts — it’s about noticing when attention wanders and gently returning. Each return is the practice.
If your mind wanders 100 times in 10 minutes, you’ve practiced 100 times. That’s good.
Does it actually work?
For most people who practice consistently: yes.
Research supports meditation for:
- Stress reduction
- Anxiety management
- Sleep improvement
- Focus enhancement
- Emotional regulation
Individual results vary. Some people respond dramatically; others more modestly. Consistent practice over weeks gives the best chance of benefit.
What if it doesn’t seem to be working?
Give it time. Benefits from meditation typically require weeks of consistent practice, not days.
If after 4-6 weeks of daily practice you notice no benefit:
- Try different session types (meditation vs hypnosis)
- Try different focuses (anxiety vs sleep vs focus)
- Consider whether you’re actually practicing consistently
- Recognise that meditation doesn’t work for everyone
It’s a tool that helps many people, not a universal solution.
Is my data private?
Yes. Key points:
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We don’t sell your data to advertisers
- We don’t use your content to train AI models
- You can delete your account and data anytime
- Full privacy policy at inthemoment.app/privacy-policy
Can I do this if I’m not spiritual?
Absolutely. Nothing about AI meditation requires spiritual belief.
The benefits (reduced stress, better sleep, improved focus) are physiological and psychological, not spiritual. You’re training attention and activating relaxation response.
Some people find spiritual meaning in meditation; others don’t. Both can benefit.
What if I fall asleep during sessions?
For sleep sessions: perfect. That’s the goal.
For other sessions: this usually means you need more sleep or should try a more upright position.
Falling asleep isn’t failure — it might be exactly what your body needs.
Can I use this for specific issues?
Yes. You can mention specific concerns in your check-in:
- Anxiety about specific situations
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty focusing
- Habit change (smoking, eating, etc.)
- Stress from specific sources
- Preparation for events (interviews, presentations)
The more specific you are, the more targeted your session will be.
What if I need real therapy?
AI meditation is not therapy and doesn’t replace it.
For clinical conditions (diagnosed anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD), work with mental health professionals. AI meditation can complement treatment but shouldn’t substitute for it.
If you’re experiencing severe symptoms or crisis, seek professional help.
How do I get started?
- Go to inthemoment.app/auth
- Create a free account
- Complete your first check-in
- Listen to your personalised session
- Practice daily for best results
That’s it. Your first session is a few clicks away.
Have more questions? Email [email protected]. Or just get started with two free sessions per day and experience it for yourself.