About this training
In this 4-day in-person comprehensive training, Light Watkins will teach you Vedic Meditation, which means you will learn every aspect of how to meditate in a self-sufficient way. At the conclusion of the training, you will continue to receive support in your practice as well as unlimited access to future courses from any teacher of Vedic Meditation. You will learn how to meditate successfully and easily without having to rely upon meditation apps, drop-in studio memberships, or outside guidance.
The schedule
Sessions are approximately 2 hours.
Day 1: Fri at 7 pm
Agenda: New meditators will witness an ancient puja ceremony and receive a personalized mantra from Light, followed by the initial steps for using the mantra in meditation and your first home practice assignment. (By appt only)
Day 2: Sat at 10 am
Agenda: Light will review home practice experiences, offer refinements, and break down the mechanics of meditating, including best practices, tactics, and strategies for optimizing your meditation. You will then learn practical markers for success in meditation. There will be an extensive Q&A and you’ll receive another home practice assignment. (This is a refresher option for existing meditators)
Day 3: Sun at 10 am
Agenda: Light will review home practice experiences, offer refinements, and discuss the biochemistry of meditation, and how the practice affects the mind and body, with special emphasis on stress, rest, and measuring progress in meditation. There will be an extensive Q&A and you’ll receive another home practice assignment. (This is a refresher option for existing meditators)
Day 4: Mon at 7 pm
Agenda: Light will review home practice experiences, offer refinements, and discuss the longterm effects of daily meditation so you know what to look for in terms of integration. Light will also review states of consciousness and practical considerations for incorporating meditation seamlessly into daily life. There will be an extensive Q&A and going home instructions. (This is a refresher option for existing meditators)
After the training ends
Ongoing support: Light will continue following up with you about once a week, and you will have ongoing access to Light’s future trainings as a refresher, among other support resources.
The location
The Spring Meditation Center
145 6th Ave, #6E
New York, NY
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Pre-requisite
To qualify for this training, you must either attend the Intro to Meditation or Pre-register for the training. If you've already attended the Intro Session, click here to register for this training.
Why should you take this training?
This is one of the most comprehensive meditation trainings available, taught by one of the most experienced (and least airy-fairy) meditation teachers in the world. Plus the training includes complimentary ongoing support which is a rarity in meditation offerings. Click here to see our Yelp reviews.
If you've already completed the training:
Vedic Meditators have complimentary access to the last three sessions of this training as a refresher. You just need to be a graduate of the Vedic Meditation course with any qualified teacher, and show up. No need to rsvp or pay anything. Click here for more support resources and if you want to be notified of future refresher courses, you can sign up here for one of Light’s newsletters.
For Transcendental Meditation practitioners:
To attend Light’s refresher sessions, you must register here and pay a one-time fee.
Have more questions?
See the Frequently Asked Questions here (includes pricing information for the training).