Why I Chose Vedic Mediation

Meditation and frustration were synonymous for me before this simple, effortless technique showed up. Sitting rigid like a Himalayan yogi with an aching back—or trying to visualize my way to inner peace—just wasn’t happening for me.

What Made it Different

Most of the expert guidance I got in yoga asana classes came from instructors who probably got Meditation 101 during hour 199 of their 200-hour RYT certification. I was often told to just focus on the breath, or try to quiet the mind. Sounded great in theory—but in practice? Frustrating, unsustainable, and vague.

That all changed when I was introduced to Vedic Meditation. This technique was different: natural, effective, and something I actually looked forward to doing.

Attending an Introductory Talk in 2006 with a master teacher of Vedic Meditation, the tone was grounded and refreshingly practical. It was there that many misconceptions I’d absorbed over the years—on the mat, in books, and from well-meaning teachers—were cleared up in one sitting. What I heard that day cut through so much of the confusion and effort I had associated with meditating. Instead of strict discipline or complex techniques, the emphasis was on ease and simplicity:

• No focus required

• Back support essential

• No lifestyle overhaul needed

• Striving for results? Not part of the practice

It felt natural and achievable—like something I could really see myself doing every day.

Immediate Benefits

From the very first session, I felt something shift. A low-level anxiety that had been humming in the background for years began to quiet. Life worries and mental preoccupations started to soften. And what replaced them was a deep, steady sense of rest and relief, a kind of rest that felt earned, cellular—like the nervous system itself was finally getting a break.

By the end of the course, it was clear: this technique wasn’t just about feeling better in the moment—it was a practical tool for dissolving years of stress and overloads of experience, resetting how I responded to life. The sessions illuminated the deeper mechanics of how the mind and body naturally restore themselves when given the right conditions—without effort, control, or strain.

A Turning Point

After completing the course, what might have once felt like a chore—carving out time each day to meditate—became something I genuinely looked forward to. My system was clearly responding with a full-bodied “yes.” Each session felt like a return to myself, a reprieve from the noise, and a recharging of my mental, emotional, and physical energy.

But what sealed the deal wasn’t just the technique itself—it was the way it was taught. I learned from a seasoned teacher trained in the tradition brought to the West by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (best know as the Beatles’ meditation teacher). The structure of the course, the clarity of the instruction, and the lifelong access to guidance and community made it feel less like I’d “taken a class” and more like I’d stepped into a living tradition.

Take a Step

The first step is to learning this technique is to attend a no-obligation, free Information Session—a relaxed, private or group meeting where you’ll leave learning:

• Three main types of meditation

• What Vedic Meditation is

• How it works and what it can do for you

• Common meditation myths

• What the in person course includes

Attending an Information Session is a prerequisite for taking the Vedic Meditation Course—a 4-day program of personal instruction, taught in four 90-minute sessions.

Ready to learn more?

Whether you’re new to meditation or coming back to it after frustration or burnout—this technique meets you where you are. It’s natural. It’s reliable. And it’s taught with deep care and lifelong support.