What
is Vedic Meditation?
Vedic Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless
technique for relaxing the mind and body, and releasing stress.
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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.
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How is this technique different
from other forms of meditation?
There is no concentration, focus, or contemplation involved in the Vedic Meditation technique.
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Where does this technique come
from?
This technique originated in ancient India from the same knowledge
base that brought us yoga, Ayurveda and much of Eastern philosophy.
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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.
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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.
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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 notable 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 (click here to find out your biological age)
· Reduced addictive behaviors
· Normalization of weight
Psychologically, a regular meditation practice spawns a level of confidence and fearlessness in action that is the basis for successfully navigating through life's most challenging and demanding situations. Meditation is a consistent and reliable delivery vehicle for answers to questions like: "Where do I go from here?" It helps us understand our life's purpose and presents us with a road map for staying on track with our purpose. Meditation will also help your mind "switch off" and allow your body to get the deep rest it requires in order to release stress and stay healthy.
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How long will it take until
I feel benefits?
It's not unusual for a practitioner to feel benefits from
the very first time he or she meditates. Many people report
increased energy, increased calmness and greater clarity within
the first few weeks, and friends and family will often notice
remarkable differences as well.
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Have these benefits been proven
by science?
Yes. Over 600 scientific research studies (many of them published
in top scientific journals) verify and validate the benefits
of Vedic Meditation in just about every area of an individual's
life including: mind, body, behavior and environment.
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How much time would I have
to invest in learning this technique?
About 6 hours total. Group instruction is spread out into
four 90-minute sessions over the course of four consecutive days. This format is designed to give
you plenty of time to practice the technique, ask questions
about your experiences, and deepen
your understanding of how this practice works. You will be
a self-sufficient meditator by the end of your
course.
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How much will it cost me to learn meditation?
At the start of your course, you will be asked to give a meaningful
contribution (one which you decide for yourself) based on
earnings. This will serve as your one-time course fee and
will advance fund any future participation in the basic meditation
course as well as all group meditations and knowledge meetings.
This ancient, time-honored tradition of giving whatever amount
feels meaningful to you ensures that all will have an opportunity
to learn this technique.
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What's the next step towards
learning to meditate?
If you feel compelled to explore further, you must attend
Light's "Introductory Talk" on meditation. This
is a free talk where you will have an opportunity to meet
Light in a group setting and hear more details about the technique
and its benefits. Also, you will get a chance to ask Light
any questions or voice any concerns that you may have about
learning. The talk will last for no more than one hour and
there is no obligation.
 Intro
Talk dates
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