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2022 Vedic Meditation Teaching Tour
Los Angeles Jan 14 - 17
Atlanta Jan 21 - 24
New York Jan 28 - 31
London Feb 4 - 7
10 Reasons Why You Should Take This Training:
You will deepen your relationship with meditation
You will no longer need to rely on apps to meditate
You will be able to meditate with success anywhere you can close your eyes
You will receive a personalized meditation mantra from Light
You will leave with a comprehensive understanding of meditation
You will learn how to troubleshoot your own meditation experiences
You will know how to accurately track progress in meditation
You will receive ongoing support from Light for life
You will have access to a worldwide community of Vedic Meditation offerings
You will be able to join weekly wisdom talks with Light after the training
Training times
You must attend one of the 2-hour sessions on each day of the 4 days:
Fri: 10 am to 12 pm, or 6 pm to 8 pm
Sat: 10 am to 12 pm, or 5 pm to 7 pm
Sun: 10 am to 12 pm, or 5 pm to 7pm
Mon: 10 am to 12 pm, or 6 pm to 8pm
Investment
$1250* USD per person
There are no refunds, but if you end up not being able to make the training, you will receive a credit, which can be applied to a future training or retreat.
Our COVID protocol: participants will be required to show a negative COVID test at the beginning of the training. If you test positive, you will receive a credit for a future training. And if the training is cancelled due to COVID, you will receive a full refund.
Please complete your payment to reserve your spot on the training. If were not redirected to the payment page after submitting your form, feel free to email us at support@lightwatkins.com
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FAQs
What is the venue address?
Light will be teaching in West Los Angeles, Midtown Atlanta, Soho in New York, and in Central London. The exact venue details are still being confirmed and will be posted closer to the event dates.
What kind of meditation training is this?
Light teaches Vedic Meditation, which is a 4-day, in-person, comprehensive meditation course for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Who is this training for?
Light works with both beginner and experienced meditators who are interested in learning how to meditate with ease (without having to rely on apps, guidance, or drop-in studios). The people who are most attracted to this kind of training are those who’ve tried many different styles and they’ve struggled to find a practice that felt easy, as well as people who’ve read Light’s book Bliss More or who subscribe to his Daily Dose of Inspiration.
How do I start?
You can reserve your spot here. If you still have questions or need help registering, you can hop on a call with Dionne and she can help you. Here line is: +1 (706) 343-8344.
How many people will be in the trainings?
We cap the number of participants to about 20-25 people to insure that we can provide a generous amount of personal attention to each participant.
Is private or corporate instruction with Light available?
There are a very limited number of private and corporate trainings available in each city. To inquire about a private or corporate trainings, you can hop on a call with Dionne at +1 (706) 343-8344.
What if I can't attend all of the training sessions?
You must attend the first session in order to take the training. But if you have to miss one or two of the follow-up sessions, you will be supplied with a video recording of your missed session so you can stay caught up with everyone else.
Vedic Meditation sounds a lot like Transcendental Meditation. What's the difference?
Light Watkins is not affiliated with the Transcendental Meditation organization. However, some practitioners of TM have remarked that the Vedic Meditation teaching format is similar to what they learned with Transcendental Meditation. There’s a personalized mantra plus four days of instruction, and a lifetime of ongoing support.
I already took Light’s training. Can I audit the classes?
Yes, if you’ve already completed Light’s training, you are welcome back to sit in on any or all of the last three sessions (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) at no cost. You don’t need to come on Friday, because that’s when the new meditators will be receiving their personal mantra.
Can I get an advanced mantra? Yes. Email us to get instructions for doing so: info@lightwatkins.com
I graduated from the TM training. Can I attend Light’s classes?
Yes, but you will have to make a one-time exchange of $500, and that gives you unlimited access to Light’s trainings as well as ongoing follow-up support from him.
How does this compare to meditation apps and drop-in meditation studios?
Meditation apps are generally devoid of personalized instruction, which is a pre-requisite for mastery, and drop-in studios are the most expensive way to meditate where you're essentially paying by the hour to meditate, with no free support. Most apps and meditation classes offer guided meditation, which is a starter technique. What we teach you is how to meditate successfully on your own (without guidance).
What benefit will I get from the Vedic Meditation training versus using my meditation app?
Step-by-step, you will learn all of the relevant aspects of meditation directly with Light. He will walk you through the key principles for meditating in the easiest, most effortless way. You will see that there is nothing arbitrary about meditation—from the way you sit, to the time of day you practice, to the manner in which you treat your thoughts. You will also have plenty of home practice, group practice, and Q&A with the teacher. By the end of your training, you will be an expert meditator—able to meditate successfully almost anywhere, even with a busy mind. At the conclusion of the course, you will also remain in contact with Light in case you have future meditation-related questions. Plus you will have an open invitation to audit the course when Light returns to teach in your area. None of those options exist with meditation apps.
Is the meditation training on your retreats the same as the one you’ll be teaching on these trainings?
Yes. But when you take the meditation training on one of our retreats, it’s more of an immersion experience.
How do I become a Vedic Meditation teacher?
Becoming a meditation teacher is about a 2-3 year long process. It starts with taking the basic training, then practicing in the Vedic Meditation style for a minimum of two years. During this time, you must attend a meditation retreat and take a series of advanced knowledge courses. Finally, you must attend a 3-month meditation teacher training in India. After satisfying all of those requirements, you will graduate as a Vedic Meditation teacher. There is no faster way to become a Vedic Meditation teacher.
If I already read Bliss More, will I learn anything new in this training?
Yes. Bliss More should be considered a primer, but learning with a teacher is a completely different experience, where you’ll receive tools and insight that are not in any books on meditation. Plus, you’ll get your questions answered, receive ongoing follow-up support, as well as access to future trainings. These are the tools for long term meditation success.
Where can I find exact times and dates for the Vedic Meditation trainings?
You can find the location and schedule for upcoming Vedic Meditation trainings above.
Why is it worth it for me to take this course?
If you just want to dabble in meditation, there are less expensive ways to do that. However, if you know you want to make meditation a part of your daily life over the long term, and you want to know how to optimize your experiences, then you won’t find a more thorough training or an easier form of meditation than Vedic Meditation. Basically, you get personal instruction from an expert teacher with over 15 years of real-world experience teaching beginners how to meditate (and not just guiding meditations), you get a minimum of two years free support from Light, plus access to weekly group meditations over Zoom as well as access to the larger Vedic meditation community. After conducting deeper research on other meditation offerings, you'll quickly see that the value of this training far exceeds that of any other training (make sure to ask the other offerings you're considering what their ongoing support options look like).
How do I know this is going to work?
Since there's no way for any meditation training to show you what your life will be like after a week or a year of meditation, without you first going through the process, the best way to see how it might help you is to read our reviews.
Full disclosure: we ask people to leave reviews with an honest assessment of their experience, good or bad. Unfortunately, Yelp's algorithm has filtered out most of those positive reviews that were solicited, and now all that's left are the things Light's students organically had to say about learning meditation with him and receiving his support.
Have you ever worked with someone who couldn't learn the technique?
The training is designed for skeptics and people with busy minds. By the end of the training, everyone gets it. Usually, people who think they are going to be tough cases are pleasantly surprised by how easy meditation feels when they learn and practice the counterintuitive mechanics for moving beyond their busy mind. It's much easier than you think. However, it's up to you to stick with it. And if you fall off the wagon, it's reassuring to know that you can come back at any time for a free reboot, either with Light or with any of his colleagues—even years later.
Are there any hidden costs?
No, it’s just one payment that you make at the very beginning, and that covers you for life. After your initial training, you are encouraged to get as much support as you need in order to maintain self-sufficiency. As you'll quickly see, the most essential component for success with becoming an enthusiastic daily meditator is learning properly the first time, and having access to the same teacher who taught you months and even years down the line whenever you have questions.
What if I'm not going to need ongoing support?
Lifetime support is a necessary component for your success. Anyone who thinks they won't ever need ongoing support has unrealistic expectations about what it truly takes to succeed at meditation. In our experience of teaching thousands of people to meditate, just about everyone requires at least a minimal level of support and/or inspiration after their initial course ends.
How does Light have time to support everyone he teaches?
Firstly, Light makes sure he does a very thorough job in the beginning, and provides a lot of resources during your first two years of meditating. Secondly, he facilitates a weekly Q&A Zoom call with any Vedic Meditators who want to join and ask questions. Thirdly, you may also repeat the training whenever Light returns to teach in your area, which helps to refine your understanding of the technique and commitment to practicing it.
Don’t see your question?
Email us at info@lightwatkins.com or call us at +1 (706) 343-8344