If you are looking for ways to ease anxiety and build a more mindful, less stressful life, Calm offers a wide variety of programs centered around working through those difficult feelings.
Whether you want to sit, breathe, or move your body, here are some of our top recommended programs for anxiety:
Top Recommendations for Anxiety Relief
For Immediate Panic Relief: Emergency Calm — A 3-minute rapid relief exercise designed to help ground you quickly when you are feeling actively overwhelmed.
For Learning Coping Skills: Overcome Stress and Anxiety — A multi-part series from clinical psychologist and educator Dr. Julie Smith.
For Sitting With Your Feelings: Calming Anxiety — A guided meditation from our Head of Mindfulness, Tamara Levitt, designed to relieve physical and mental tension. (Note: You can choose the exact length of this meditation from 3 to 30 minutes!)
For Breathwork: Breathe into Relaxation — A guided breathing exercise from Jay Shetty to help regulate your nervous system.
For Bedtime: Unwind Into Sleep — A sleep-focused meditation led by Chibs Okereke to help you ease body tension and stop a racing mind so you can drift off.
For Physical Movement: Evening Wind Down — A collection of Daily Move sessions from Mel Mah designed to help you use gentle stretching and movement to physically release the anxiety stored in your body after a long day.
How to Find More Anxiety Content
Our library is constantly growing! To find these specific sessions and discover new ones:
Open the Calm app and tap the Discover tab at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Search icon (magnifying glass) at the top of the screen.
Type "Anxiety" into the search bar to browse our entire catalog of anxiety-related meditations, Sleep Stories, masterclasses, and music.
Looking for even more resources? We highly recommend checking out the Calm Blog for deeper insights, tips, and tools for leading a calmer life.
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer Please note: While Calm is a wonderful tool for daily mindfulness and stress management, it is not a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or clinical therapy. If you are experiencing severe anxiety or panic, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional.