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Connect Headspace to the Vitality Member app

Learn how to connect Headspace and the Vitality Member app to earn Vitality points for mindfulness activities

Choose a device guide

Apple

How do I connect Headspace to Vitality on an iPhone?

Step 1: Connect Headspace to Apple Health

  1. Download the Headspace app and set up an account
  2. After your first session, Apple Health will ask to receive your mindful minutes data from Headspace. Tap 'turn all categories on' or 'allow'

Step 2: Connect Apple Health to Vitality

(Please note: If you use more than one mindfulness app, you will only need to do this step once) 

  1. Open the Vitality Member app, select your app from the 'Rewards' section
  2. Select 'Connect to Apple Health'
  3. Turn on 'Mindful Minutes' and other categories if desired

Complete 10 or more minutes of mindful activity to earn two Vitality points a day, up to a maximum of six Vitality points a week.

Android

How do I connect Headspace to Vitality on Android?

Step 1: Connect Headspace to Google Fit

  1. Download the Headspace app and set up an account
  2. In the Headspace app, go into settings, tap 'Google Fit', then 'Connect to Google Fit'
  3. Select (or add) your Google account and 'allow' permissions

Step 2: Connect Google Fit to Vitality

(Please note: If you use more than one mindfulness app, you will only need to do this step once) 

  1. Open the Vitality Member app, a prompt will pop up requesting access to Google Fit
  2. Select (or add) your Google account and 'allow' permissions
Complete 10 or more minutes of mindful activity to earn two Vitality points a day, up to a maximum of six Vitality points a week.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get the discount if I already have a Headspace subscription?

To get your Vitality discount, you’ll need to cancel your current subscription before it renews and start a new subscription using your discount code.

I already subscribe to Headspace. Can I still earn Vitality points?

Yes, just follow the steps above to link Headspace to your device, and your device to Vitality so we can award your points.

How do I get my Headspace discount code?

  1. Generate your discount code inside the Vitality Member app
  2. Go to headspace.com/code and enter your discount code. From there you'll be directed to log-in and complete the checkout process for your subscription. You can only apply your discount code on the Headspace website - not via the app

What if I subscribed through the Headspace app by mistake and wasn't able to apply my discount code?

Apple:

Contact Apple as soon as possible and they’ll cancel your subscription. Then subscribe again by applying your discount code at headspace.com/code.

Android:

Contact Google Play within 48 hours and they’ll cancel your subscription. Then subscribe again by applying your discount code at headspace.com/code. If you wait longer than 48 hours they may not be able to cancel your subscription.

How can I earn Vitality points?

Just complete 10 continuous minutes of mindful activities on Headspace a day.  This includes guided meditations and breathing exercises. You can earn two Vitality points a day for completing 10 mindful minutes, up to a maximum of six Vitality points a week.

Where can I see my Vitality points?

You can see them on your Vitality points statement. They won’t show on the home screen of the Vitality Member app as they don’t count towards Active Rewards if your plan is eligible.

How long does it take for Vitality points to show on my points statement?

They can take up to 48 hours to show on your statement.

What do I do if I think my points are missing?

First, make sure that you’ve given Headspace permission to share your mindful minutes with Apple Health / Google Fit. Then make sure that you allow Vitality to receive your mindful minutes from Apple Health / Google Fit. Allow 48 hours for points to show on your statement.

Apple:

Open the Apple Health app on your phone, go to Sources, select Headspace and tap ‘allow’.

Android:

Open the Headspace app, go into settings, tap ‘Google Fit’, then ‘Connect to Google Fit’. Select (or add) your Google account and ‘allow’ permissions.

What are ‘mindful minutes’?

‘Mindful minutes’ are the time spent listening to a guided meditation, breathing exercises or sleep stories.

I’m not using one of Vitality’s partner apps. Can I still earn points?

No you can only earn Vitality points for mindful minutes with Headspace.