How Can I Use the Free Version of the Timer?

Insight Timer offers a free timer for meditation and yoga practice, accessible to all users without a MemberPlus subscription.

Accessing the free timer

To access the free timer on Insight Timer, follow these steps:

1. Open the Insight Timer app.
2. Go to the Home tab.
3. Tap the Timer tile icon at the top of the screen.
4. Once the Timer screen opens, scroll down and tap Revert to Basic Timer. This switches you to the free, basic timer version, which works perfectly for meditation, breathwork, yoga nidra, or any mindfulness practice you want to time.

You can also access the Timer by going to the Saved tab in the bottom navigation bar and tapping Timer. If the Saved tab isn't visible, try this instead:

1. Go to the Home tab.
2. Tap the Saved tile icon at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Timer.

Using the basic timer

The free timer is straightforward to use. Set your desired duration, start your practice, and the timer counts down. When your session ends, you'll get a gentle notification to bring you back.