Russell Simmons Meditation App: Be More Mindful, Improve Your Mental Health

If you're looking to get into meditation, perhaps it's best to ask entrepreneur Russell Simmons. Why? Well, because he has a new app out entitled Meditation Made Simple. The app is set to go hand-in-hand with the book he wrote just last year, Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple. And if you're a fan of Simmons, you're well aware of the fact that he's been practicing yoga for quite some time so perhaps him putting out a meditation app to help us all be more mindful and improve our mental health isn't so surprising.

Per a report from The Huffington Post, Simmons' launch is for the iOS system, and with that, it's also FREE.

"So many people have bumped into me on the street," Simmons told HuffPost, "and told me that meditation has changed their life – it helped them lose weight, it helped them get rid of anger issues, it helped them to do better in school."

He further notes in the interview that his book appears to have the same result on those who read it, which of course, he seems rather grateful for.

The app holds a description of all the benefits that can come from meditating, on top of an actual guide on how to do it. Afterwards, users will find a number of guided meditation exercises that last anywhere from 10-20 minutes.

Take a look at Simmons talking about meditation below:

"The world would be a better place if everyone meditated," Simmons said in the interview, "and that's why I'm putting it out there."

 Everyone is constantly asking me why I meditate and how I even find time to do it…and the reality is you make time for what you want. I know so many of you have tried to mediate and feel that it’s just not for you…but we all know that’s not the truth. So, I made an app to teach you all how to mediate and you all can’t even complain because it’s FREE! Go download my app #MeditationMadeSimple in the app store today! (link in my bio) Let me know what you think!.. IT'S FREE. and my books proceeds go to charity.. only on apple for now

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Jun 19, 2015 at 4:46pm PDT