What is Vedic Meditation

An Ancient Practice for Modern Life

Vedic Meditation is a gold-standard technique—one of the oldest and most profound meditation practices in the world. A simple, natural, and profoundly effective technique with origins in the ancient Vedic tradition of India—dating back over 8,000 years. It predates Buddhism and Western philosophy, and has been passed down from teacher to student for millennia.

Unlike other forms of meditation that require concentration or effort, Vedic Meditation works with the mind’s natural tendency to settle inward when given the right conditions. It’s designed for people with busy lives and active minds—offering a direct experience of rest, clarity, and resilience in daily life.

Effortless, Yet Powerful

The practice is done seated comfortably with eyes closed for about 20 minutes, twice a day. There’s no focus, no breath control, no mindfulness exercises. And no lifestyle overhaul required. Instead, practitioners use a personalized sound (mantra), selected and given by a qualified teacher, which gently draws the mind inward toward quieter, subtler layers of awareness.

As the mind settles, the body follows into unprecedented levels of rest—releasing layers of accumulated fatigue and stress. This deep physiological rest is often up to 5x more profound the deepest rest attained to in sleep, allowing the nervous system to repair, rebalance, and rejuvenate. It’s absolutely effortless to practice and anyone can learn it.

Benefits That Build Over Time

Over the decades, millions of people around the world have learned Vedic Meditation from a qualified teacher in good standing with the tradition from which the practice derives. Wide-ranging benefits are reported , including:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • Improved sleep and energy

  • Enhanced creativity, clarity, and performance

  • Greater emotional stability

  • Increased adaptibility and flow

  • A deeper sense of inner calm and confidence

    And these benefits aren’t just anecdotal. Research continues to support what longtime practicioners know: that consistent meditation improves brain, function, hearth health, and overall well-being.

    A Technique You Can Rely On

    Vedic Meditation is not a one-off relaxation tool—it’s a lifelong skill. Once learned, the technique is yours forever. You don’t need apps, guided audions, or retreats to maintain it. Just 20 minutes twice a day can unlock a radically different experience of life, one that feels more grounded, expansive, and joyful.

    Learn from a Wisdom Tradition

    This practice comes from the Veda, the same body of universal knowledge that gave rise to yoga asana, Ayurveda, and the sciences of consciousness. It was brought to the West by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (the Beatles’ teacher), and passed down through a living lineage that continues to train and support teachers around the world.

    When you learn Vedic Meditation, you’re not just learning a technique—you’re joining a global community of practicioners with lifetime access to follow-up and support.

    Ready to Learn?

    If you’re curios about learning, the next step is to attend a free, no-obligation Introductory Talk. You’ll hear how the course is taught, get all your questions answered, and see if the practice resonates with you.

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Testimonials

  • “I first met David in July of 2017 when I was initiated into the practice of Vedic Meditation, which has become a wonderful practice for me. I know David as a friend and now a confident teacher. I appreciate participating in his group meditations. He welcomes questions I may have about my practice. His dedication to daily meditation inspires.”

    Suzanne Sackett

  • “I have witnessed David grow from a dedicated student of the knowledge into the teacher and master he was always destined to be. Each step of the way David faced challenge upon challenge and as a living example of why we meditate he overcame them. As Vedic Meditation teachers one of the most important things is to recognize that this knowledge comes from something far greater than us. A history of masters upon who’s shoulders we stand. David has demonstrated time and time again that he gets the importance of this and it is with this knowledge that I highly recommend David as a teacher and master.

    Peter Vroom

  • “David Leake has been a great example of how a student can rise to an exalted position as an effective teacher of Vedic meditation. I highly respect him.”

    Philip Schneider