A twenty-minute session with room to settle

Choose this timer when a short break feels rushed and you have twenty minutes available. It opens at 20:00 with the same optional bells and background sounds as the main timer. There are no spoken instructions; read the outline first, then let the timer mark the end.

Prepare a comfortable seat

A chair is fine. Support your feet and choose a position you can adjust without strain. Put your device within reach but outside your direct line of sight. You can keep your eyes open and let your breathing follow its natural rhythm.

A three-part 20-minute practice

First 3 minutes: Notice your seat, your feet and the sounds around you. Take time to arrive rather than rush into concentrating.
Next 14 minutes: Follow the feeling of your breath at one comfortable point. When a thought or sound draws you away, notice it and return. Adjust your posture if needed.
Last 3 minutes: Broaden your attention to your whole body and the room. After the ending bell, pause before standing.

Optional reminders every five minutes

A five-minute interval gives you three reminders before the ending bell. Use them to check your posture or return to your chosen anchor. If the chimes feel distracting, turn intervals off. These reminders do not narrate the three-part outline.

Questions about a 20-minute session

Do I have to sit completely still?

No. Shift position when you need to. Comfort matters more than holding a pose, and you can pause or finish early.

What if twenty minutes feels too long?

Try the 10-minute timer instead, or enter another duration before starting. You do not need to work up to a particular length.

Can the audio continue with my phone locked?

Yes. Choose your sounds and press Begin before locking your phone. Keep the timer tab open. Read the mobile playback instructions.

20 Minute Meditation Timer