Learn to Meditate

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THE LEARN TO MEDITATE COURSE

Relax into a state of deep inner quietness.

What if you could stay calm even when life feels demanding? What if you could discover your true self and break free from the everyday routine? When you learn to meditate, you unlock a powerful way to manage stress, gain focus, and feel more peaceful, every single day. This course is your first step toward a calm, balanced mind.

Start today and learn to meditate with guidance that’s easy, personal, and rooted in tradition.

HOW THE LEARN TO MEDITATE COURSE WORKS

Thom has been teaching this meditation technique to beginners and advanced students for almost 50 years. He has personally taught over 40,000 people worldwide to meditate successfully.

This simple, step-by-step course is the best way for beginners to learn to meditate in a lasting and meaningful way. 

Day 1

INITIATION DAY

Witness a gratitude ceremony

Receive your personalized mantra

Practice meditating with Thom

Day 2

MECHANICS OF EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

How the mantra works

How to meditate effortlessly with your mantra

Integrating a daily meditation practice into your life

Day 3

MEDITATION AND STRESS RELEASE

Review, correct, and fine-tune meditation experiences

Physiology of stress and stress accumulation

How daily practice of Vedic Meditation eliminates stress

Day 4

STAGES OF ENLIGHTENMENT

States of consciousness

Upcoming milestones inside meditation and in daily life

The relevance of meditation in your life and living

You don’t have to wait years to see changes. When you learn to meditate, the benefits show up quickly—in your mind, body, and relationships.

Upcoming VEDIC MEDITATION Courses with Thom

Upcoming Talks

Thom Knoles, the creator of The Learn to Meditate Course

THE BENEFITS OF VEDIC MEDITATION

After 4 days of learning Vedic Meditation techniques in our meditation course, you’ll be a self-sufficient meditator:

REDUCED STRESS

When you learn to meditate, you’ll handle daily stress with more ease. Meditation helps your body relax and your mind reset.

GAIN SELF-MASTERY

Use Vedic Meditation techniques to respond calmly and clearly to life’s challenges. With regular practice, you’ll build self-control and emotional balance.

IMPROVE HEALTH

When you learn to meditate, you may notice better sleep, a stronger immune system, and less anxiety. These are common results from deep rest and mental peace.

IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

Meditation clears mental fog. That means better focus, more creativity, and higher productivity in daily tasks.

GAIN ENERGY

Each time you meditate, your body gets deep rest. You’ll finish feeling refreshed and more energized, ready for the rest of your day.

QUIET MENTAL CHATTER

During meditation, thoughts slow down and inner peace grows. Many students feel calm, clear, and even blissful.

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

1—Attend a Free
Intro Talk

RSVP for an online or in-person Introductory Talk.

2—Sign Up for
the Course

Enroll in the “Learn to Meditate” course and receive an email with prep instructions.

3—Enjoy Effortless Meditation

Learn your effortless meditation practice with a Vedic Master.

Start with an introductory talk


Meet Thom in person, and ask your questions in a free introductory session.

The Introduction is a free one-hour session designed for anyone interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation.

During the talk, you can:

Meet Thom
Understand how Vedic Meditation works
Understand the benefits
See what the course covers
Ask questions

This talk is required before taking the four-day course in Vedic Meditation.

Register for one of Thom’s Live Introductory Talks

Upcoming Talks

Thom Knoles teaching The Learn to Meditate Course

THE LEARN TO MEDITATE COURSE FEE

Students choose their own “Learn to Meditate” course fee from the sliding scale options below. This type of equitable exchange maintains the purity and consistency of the teaching tradition and subsidizes the course for those with lesser means.

$500 (full-time students working towards an undergraduate degree)

$900 (annual household income < $80,000)

$1,250 (annual household income between $80,000-$125,000)

$1,750 (annual household income between $125,000-$250,000)

$2,500 (annual household income > $250,000)

Private teaching prices are available upon request.

“Nothing should stand in the way of your true purpose and unique contribution to humanity.”

THOM KNOLES

WITH A VEDIC MEDITATION PRACTICE, YOU CAN BEGIN TO TURN INWARD, BEYOND THOUGHTS AND STRESS…AND DISCOVER YOUR TRUE ESSENCE.

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    Your course fee includes a lifetime of support from Thom and a worldwide network of Vedic Meditation teachers, including the ability to retake the course at any stage and as often as you wish and unlimited follow-up at meditation groups in NYC and beyond. If you are a full-time student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree, please email us at info@thomknoles.com for a discounted student rate.

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