The Technique
Who is it for?
Anyone who learns properly can do it! The technique is specifically designed for “householders” – that is, for people who do not live monastic lives, who are engaged in the challenges and joys of living. This is an important point.
There are many practices ‘in the market place’ that are in fact designed for reclusives and so are not suited to us and our lifestyle. This distinction is not well understood.
People from all walks of life and all ages enjoy the immediate and long ranging benefits that include.
Why do I need it?
Because stress is the ‘thief in the night’ the unseen effect that robs us of our energy, our enthusiasm and our ability to fulfill our desires. And only REST dissolves the effects of STRESS.
Not that extra drink, not the action movie, not strong physical exercise. They make us feel good in the short term, but do not neutralize its effects.
Do you remember the effect of really good night sleep? Was not the next day better even though the demands were the same?
Vedic Meditation will spontaneously calm the mind and body from the agitation of stress and fatigue.
What will it do for me?
Reduce tension and anxiety
Increase resistance to stress
Improve memory and concentration
Improve your learning ability
Increase energy
Improve health
Reduce insomnia
Improve your ability to enjoy life
Increase self esteem
Improve relationships
Reduce biological ageing
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Once you learn, you’ll be able to meditate anytime, anywhere and on your own.
Finland
Greece
Metro
Prague
Krumlov, Czech Republic
Why is Vedic Meditation different?
Because it works!
It works means: the technique works, the student does not have to ‘make’ it work.
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It is NOT concentration, imagining something that is not actually happening (imagination) or thinking about something bigger than ourselves.
It is about bringing a spontaneous deep relaxation to the body through easily accessing a quieter state of the mind and consciousness.
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or a breathing technique, self hypnosis, affirmations or another skill to have to learn.
It is an effortless mental practice that has an immediate calming effect on the metabolism that comes from a profound time tested understanding of the mind.
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and does not take months or years of dedication and practice to experience the results and needs only a relatively small investment in time daily. It is easy to learn when correctly and personally instructed. The teacher is completely responsible for you learning correctly. And the Course also gives an intellectual understanding of your experiences that leaves you self sufficient at its completion.
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You don’t need to change your hairstyle, diet or clothes. You don’t need a special posture or place to sit. Its only requirement is to be able to close the eyes safely for about 20 minutes, while sitting comfortably. It can be enjoyed anywhere, even on the metro or when flying or sitting in the park. Or even comfortably at home in your favourite chair!
The Tradition
The Vedic Meditation technique has its origins in the ancient Vedic Tradition of India. It has been practiced for thousands of years and its integrity has been maintained through an unbroken oral lineage, from teacher to student, since that time. However its application is universal, in the same way that Einstein’s insights into reality with his Theory of Relativity is not only true for Germans.
Tim’s graduation with Thom Knoles in Rishikesh, 2005
Here are some of the experiences students shared in the first days of meditating!
Hear Tim give simple Introduction to Vedic Meditation Technique during his time in Prague.