I’ve tried meditating before, and it didn’t really work. How is Vedic Meditation different?

You're not alone—lots of people have tried meditation through apps or other techniques and felt like they couldn’t get it to stick. Vedic Meditation is different. It’s simple, effortless, and designed for people with busy lives.

In just four days, I’ll teach you everything you need to meditate comfortably and consistently. Most people are surprised by how easy, enjoyable, and sustainable it is!

What does scientific research indicate about this form of meditation?

The form of meditation that Thom Knoles* teaches, and taught for over 25 years with the TM organizations as “Transcendental Meditation,” has been the subject of hundreds of scientific studies showing a wide range of benefits from regular practice. These studies, which refer to this form of meditation using the name “Transcendental Meditation” or “TM,” support the benefits obtainable from regular practice of Vedic Meditation.

These benefits include:

•  Increased resistance to stress

• Increased levels of energy

• Relief from depression and anxiety

• Relief from insomnia

• Improved relationships with other people

• Improved memory, concentration, and learning ability

• Reduced risk of heart disease and tumours

• Relief from migraines, headaches, and asthma

• Normalisation of blood pressure

• Reduced cholesterol levels

• Normalisation of weight

• Reversal of ageing

• Increased self-esteem

• Faster reaction times

• Improved sports performance

• Reduced use of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs

 * Thom Knoles trained me to teach meditation, as Thom was trained to teach meditation by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.  

Where do you teach Vedic Meditation?

I primarily teach Vedic Meditation in the greater Pittsburgh region, but I also travel to teach in western PA, Ohio, and West Virginia. Not near me? The Vedic Meditation Teachers Directory can help you find a qualified Vedic Meditation teacher near you.

Do you teach Vedic Meditation online?

While intro talks and group meditations may be held online, the Four-Day Vedic Meditation Course and Rounding instruction are taught exclusively in person. This approach honors tradition and ensures that each student receives the highest-quality instruction and support. While many things can be learned virtually, the depth and nuance of this practice are best experienced face-to-face, creating the most meaningful and lasting foundation for your meditation journey.

Do I need prior meditation experience to learn Vedic Meditation?

No prior experience is necessary. The Four-Day Vedic Meditation course is designed to teach you everything you need to begin and sustain a successful Vedic Meditation practice.

What is the relationship between Vedic Meditation and “Transcendental Meditation,” as taught and promoted by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi?

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a revered spiritual teacher from the Shankaracharya lineage of the Vedic tradition.

I teach Vedic Meditation and was trained to teach this form of meditation by Thom Knoles. Thom was trained as a teacher of Transcendental Meditation (“TM”) by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (“Maharishi”), and taught it for over 25 years with organizations affiliated with Maharishi. Since 1997, Thom has continued to teach this meditation as he learned it from Maharishi, and has done so independently and separately from the TM organizations, using the terms “Vedic Meditation". Thom Knoles trained me to teach meditation as Thom was trained to teach meditation by Maharishi. I teach Vedic Meditation independently and separately from TM organizations, and I am not affiliated with those organizations.