A quiet meditation timer for any minute
Set the minutes, press start, and let the clock stop being your job.
This timer keeps the minutes so you do not have to watch the clock. Choose a length, press Start, and sit however is comfortable.
What does the timer do?
It counts down from the time you choose, from two minutes up to twenty, or any number from one to sixty if you type your own. When the time is up, a soft chime rings and a message appears on screen.
You can also switch on an interval chime that rings every one, two or five minutes. If your phone supports it, the screen is kept awake while you sit, so it does not lock halfway through.
How do I use it?
- Pick the minutes. If you are unsure, choose five.
- Decide on the interval chime, or leave it off for silence.
- Press Start. A soft bell marks the beginning.
- Rest your attention on your breath, a sound or the feeling of your feet. When your mind wanders, which it will, gently come back.
- When the chime rings, take a breath before you move.
You can pause and resume if someone calls your name or a motorbike goes past. Reset puts the clock back to the start.
Tips for real Malaysian days
A parked car after the school run works well. So does a bench at the LRT (Light Rail Transit) station, or the ten minutes before the family wakes up on a weekend morning.
If your flat is noisy, let the noise be part of the sit. Aircond hum, neighbours and traffic can all be something to notice. Shift workers can use it at any hour, because the timer does not care what the clock says.
What the timer does
It keeps time and rings a bell. A restless five minutes is still five minutes of practice.
If a sit ever brings up distress, dizziness or painful memories, it is fine to stop. Talking to a doctor or counsellor is a good step, and our support page lists where to start.
Your privacy
Nothing you set here is sent anywhere. The timer runs in your browser, and the settings are forgotten when you close the page.
What next?
Try the slow breathing pacer if you would like a rhythm to follow. Our guide to your first seven minutes of sitting explains what to expect. If you have missed a few days, the gentle restart planner helps you begin again.
Common questions
How many minutes should I choose?
Choose a length that feels almost too easy. Two or five minutes is a good start, and ten is plenty for most days. A short sit you finish teaches you more than a long one you dread. You can always pick a longer time next week.
What is the interval chime for?
The interval chime rings softly every one, two or five minutes while you sit. Some people use it as a small cue to return to the breath after the mind has wandered. If you prefer silence until the end, leave it off.
Will the timer still work if I switch off the sound?
Yes. The countdown stays on screen and the end is shown in words, so you can use it in a quiet office or beside a sleeping child. On some phones the screen also stays awake while the timer runs, so you do not need to touch it.
Is anything I set saved or sent to a server?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser on your own device. The minutes you choose are not stored, and nothing is sent anywhere. When you close the page, the timer simply disappears.
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If you would rather have a calm voice fill the minutes, Sadhguru's free seven-minute guided meditation lets you sit with some guidance.