# Meditation Timer A customizable meditation timer with relaxing background music and adjustable duration > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/meditation-timer - **Category:** Health - **Keywords:** meditation, timer, relaxation, mindfulness, music, wellness, stress relief, breathing ## Overview The Meditation Timer is a simple, customizable tool designed to help you maintain focus and relaxation during your mindfulness practice. With adjustable session lengths and a selection of calming background tracks, it provides a seamless way to integrate wellness into your daily routine. ## Inputs - **Meditation Duration (minutes)** (number): Length of meditation session - **Background Music** (select): Choose meditation music - **Enable Background Music** (checkbox): Play meditation music during session ## When to use - During your morning mindfulness or breathing exercises. - When you need a short, timed break to reduce stress during a busy workday. - Before sleep to help you wind down with relaxing ambient music. ## How it works - Set your preferred session duration in minutes using the timer input. - Select your desired background music track from the provided list. - Toggle the sound setting to enable or disable music during your session. - Start the timer and focus on your breathing until the session concludes. ## Use cases - Guided breathing sessions for anxiety relief. - Structured time-blocking for mindfulness breaks. - Creating a peaceful environment for yoga practice. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I adjust the length of my meditation? Yes, you can set the duration anywhere from 1 to 120 minutes. ### Is the background music optional? Yes, you can easily disable the music by unchecking the 'Enable Background Music' option. ### What kind of music tracks are available? The tool offers a variety of tracks, including general meditation music, yoga-focused sounds, and deep relaxation melodies. ### Does the timer stop automatically? Yes, the timer will run for your specified duration and stop once the time has elapsed. ### Is this tool free to use? Yes, the Meditation Timer is a free utility tool available for your daily wellness needs. ## Related tools - [Autogenic Training](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/autogenic-training): Schultz Autogenic Training - a relaxation technique that induces deep relaxation through passive concentration on physical sensations. 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