FAQs
How do you practice the technique?
To meditate, you sit comfortably in a chair with your back supported and your eyes closed. And over the course of about 20 minutes you let your mind settle down to increasingly quiter levels of consciousness by utilizing the sound of a mantra. To an outside observer you will appear to be simply resting.
What’s different about this technique?
Whereas many other meditation practices may require some degree of concentration, focus, or contemplation, Vedic meditation requires no activity. The technique feels natural, simple and effortless. You sit comfortably in a chair and you never have to “try” to meditate.
Where does this technique come from?
Vedic Meditation extends from Shri Guru Deva’s Shankaracharya lineage of Ancient India. It was one of the early householder styles of meditation, that has survived in it’s purity since the inception of the practice.
Do I have to change my lifestyle in order to benefit from this technique?
The technique is sequential and scientific in nature. And like yoga, Vedic Meditation can be practiced and enjoyed by anyone, regardless of cultural or religious beliefs, or lifestyle.
What if I have too many thoughts when I try to quiet my mind?
If you feel like your mind is always active, you are a perfect candidate for this technique because you don’t have to “try” to stop thinking or “try” to do anything for that matter. “Trying” is actually what excites the mind and causes thinking. Vedic Meditation effortlessly settles the mind in the most natural and immediate way.
What kind of benefits will I get from meditating?
Meditators report experiencing deep rest, the release of stress, more energy, clearer thinking, better health, and improved personal relationships.
Here are some other reported benefits:
· Improved memory, energy, creativity, intelligence
· Relief from depression and anxiety
· Relief from migraines, headaches and asthma
· Relief from insomnia and other sleeping disorders
· Faster reaction times
· Reduced cholesterol levels
· Relief from fatigue
· Stronger immune system
· Reduced risk of heart disease
· Normalization of blood pressure
· Improved sports performance
· Reduction of biological aging
· Reduced addictive behaviors
· Normalization of weight
How much will it cost me to learn meditation?
In accordance with the ancient Vedic tradition known as Guru Dakshina, each student is asked at the beginning of their course to make a one-time financial contribution that is graduated based on their income level. Each participant determines his or her contribution on the honor system. By using this sliding-scale contribution system, we are able to give everyone access to the same high-quality meditation instruction. In exchange, you receive 6-hours of personalized instruction from an expert instructor, plus any additional instruction you may require if you have special needs. Once you complete the course you are able to repeat it an unlimited number of times for the rest of your life at no additional cost. There are other measures in place to provide free and unlimited support and guidance to all graduates, for life.
