Wanting to meditate isn't the same as doing it.
If you've downloaded a meditation app, enjoyed it, and drifted away, you're in good company. For the typical mental health app, less than 5% of people still open it daily a month after downloading.¹
Instille is built for the weeks after the first one. It asks for three minutes, ties them to a moment you already have, and counts every day you practice. Nothing resets and nothing is wasted.
¹ Baumel and others, “Objective User Engagement With Mental Health Apps,” Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2019.
A small ritual, with new scenery each day.
Every practice follows the same shape by design, so there's nothing to decide. The music and focus change each day, so it stays fresh.
Arrive
The same soft tone, every time.
Hear from Sol
A warm hello from your guide and a preview of today's practice.
Breathe
A guided breath, a little different each day.
Focus
A quiet moment of gratitude, intention, a body scan, listening, or a single word.
Settle
The wave slows, the sound softens toward silence, and you sit on your own.
Close
Sol returns, the closing tone plays, and you carry on with your day.
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Your length
Three minutes to begin. Five, ten, fifteen, or twenty whenever you want more.
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Moving sound
Music with moving sound that drifts gently around you. Lovely in headphones and made to work on your phone's speaker too.
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Programs
Start with Begin, ten days that teach the basics, or New Year Reset, thirty days for a fresh start in January.
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Your guide
Sol is your guide, a familiar voice with you every step of the way who knows your journey.Sol's voice is AI-generated and every word is written in advance.
Less to think about, more to come back to.
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No decision fatigue
Skip the endless content catalog. Each day, Instille picks one practice for you based on your progress, so you can just press play.
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Tie it to your day
Choose a moment you already have, like after coffee, plus a three-minute fallback for hectic days.
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Every day counts
Each day you practice becomes a step along your trail. Take a week off and you'll pick up right where you left off. There's no streak to lose.
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Sit before you scroll
Choose apps that stay locked until you've practiced. Calls, messages, and maps are never locked, and “Not today” is always one tap away.
Pricing that rewards showing up.
Most memberships charge the same whether you use them or not. We're building ours to cost less the more you practice.
One yearly membership, free to try with no card required. We'll share exact prices and terms before launch.
Save your place.
Everyone on the waitlist gets Instille about a week before the public launch in January. Want in sooner? After you join, you'll get a personal invite link. When three friends join with it, you'll become a founding member. You'll get first invitations to our private iPhone beta and a numbered mark on your trail that's yours for good.
Questions
When does Instille launch?
On iPhone in January 2027. Everyone on the waitlist gets in about a week before the public launch, and founding members are invited to our private beta before that.
How do founding members work?
After you join, you'll get a personal invite link. When three friends join the waitlist with it, you become a founding member, with first invitations to our private iPhone beta and a numbered mark on your trail that's yours for good. The link in your welcome email shows your progress anytime.
Is it on Android?
Not at launch. We're starting with iPhone so we can get it right.
What will it cost?
One yearly membership, with a free start and no card required. We'll share exact prices and terms before launch.
Is Sol an AI chatbot?
No. Sol never chats or improvises. Every word Sol says is written in advance and reviewed before it reaches you. Sol's voice is AI-generated and we'll always tell you so.
Do I need headphones?
No. Headphones bring out the moving sound, but every practice has a version made for your phone's speaker.
What if I miss a few days?
Nothing is lost. Every day you've practiced stays on your trail and you'll pick up right where you left off.
Is Instille therapy or medical care?
No. Instille is a meditation practice, not medical or mental health treatment. If you're struggling, please talk to a doctor or counselor. In the US, you can call or text 988 at any time to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
What happens to my email?
We use it only for the waitlist and news about Instille. We never sell it or share it with advertisers. Read our privacy policy.
How can I get in touch?
We'd love to hear from you. Email us anytime at hello@instille.com. We read every message.