The Vedic approach to meditation, whether taught live or through a self-paced online course, is simple, easy and accessible. It doesn’t ask you to battle with your mind, tying to have fewer or nicer thoughts. You don’t have to sit still in some uncomfortable position. And you don’t have to be in a quiet place for it to work. That’s because it’s an approach to meditation that was meant for people who live in the real world, with full schedules and busy minds. People with jobs, relationships, stress, noise and interruptions, and maybe even a kid or few.
In other words it’s not for monks, it’s for you.
STEP 1
Discover if the Vedic approach clicks with you.
A good way to start is to watch the intro video below. It will give you a good overview of the practice, how it’s different from mindfulness and guided mediations, and also give you feeling for how I present the teaching. If the video strikes a chord with you and you’re interested in learning please email and we can set up a short call to discuss the options.
STEP 2
Complete a course of instruction.
I offer traditional courses in Vedic and Meditation and a related practice called FLOW Meditation, both in-person and online. All the courses I teach are designed to go step-by-step, with each lesson building on the previous one, so that upon completion you graduate knowing how to meditate effectively, with the experience and knowledge you need to make it daily habit, and with a ton of free follow-up support. It’s awesome.
Option 1: FLOW Meditation Self-Paced Course
This is the easiest, most-affordable way to learn the Vedic approach to meditation. Thousands of people around the world have learned this way, and you can too. FLOW Meditation is based on the traditional Vedic Meditation course, but restructured to make the practice more accessible. The course consists of 12 high-quality video lessons (each about 25-30 minutes long) which teach meditation using a proper bija mantra, plus mindfulness, breathwork and visualization techniques so that you have a full suite of tools available to be less stressed and more grounded. Plus you’ll enjoy a full support program including weekly online group meditations, a private WhatsApp group, a 16-lesson follow-up course and quick answers to all your questions.
“I started James’s Flow Meditation online course about a month after my younger son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 3. I had heard about James through another teacher who I respect and trust greatly. This work has helped so much with managing my stress levels. And after the course was over I found James’s regular follow-up lessons very engaging and reminded me of the greater meaning behind the practice and encouraged me to stay the course.”
“I was dabbling with meditation apps on and off for about a year and I was a little hesitant to take an online course, but I’m so glad I did. The course is very easy to follow, you can do it at your own pace, and it’s very simple to apply. My anger and stress levels have greatly reduced, and with the COVID lock-down it’s been a vital piece of my mental well-being. I can’t say enough good things. Thank you James!”
Option 2: Private Vedic Meditation Immersion Course
Vedic Meditation is taught in a traditional immersion format consisting of four 90-minute sessions taken either in-person or on Zoom, usually over the course of 4-7 days. This is the course I took, with my wife, 14 years ago. It changed our lives in more ways than we could’ve ever imagined, and it can change yours.
“The private course was the only way I could make learning work with my schedule. I initially imagined it would be challenging to embed the practice in my daily work routine and weekends (that are more unstructured in nature) and I actually look forward to my meditation breaks and have been able to enjoy them twice a day, almost every day since learning over almost 2 years ago. In general I feel less stressed and worried about things. And as I result I feel lighter and happier.”
“When I took the Vedic course with James I’d been meditating with apps like Headspace for about two years, but something important was missing. Since transitioning my practice to his teachings I’ve experienced a measurable reduction in feelings of exasperation and feel more balanced, present, connected and alive. ”
Private Vedic Meditation Immersion courses are available for individuals, or for couples and small groups of friends/family who want to share the experience of learning together. The cost varies based on number of participants, times of sessions and any travel required.
Hmm…What’s the difference between Vedic and FLOW Meditation?
The short answer is that they are simply different names for the same easy, accessible type of meditation. I use the word Vedic to describe and immersion course in which all the instruction is done live. FLOW is the name I gave the online course I created to make the Vedic approach more accessible. If you want to learn more about the similarities and differences between Vedic and FLOW Meditation you can go to this page, or email me and we can set up a quick call where I can answer all your questions and find out which course is right for you.
Option 3: FLOW Meditation Hybrid Course
In the same way a hybrid car combines gas and electric power, the hybrid meditation course combines two different modes of teaching. You get a series of weekly live teaching sessions (offered both in-person or on Zoom) combined with an accessible, high-quality, self-paced online instructional program. So you get the personal touch of live teaching with the flexibility to learn on your own schedule. It’s a great way to learn and it can be easier to fit into your schedule. Private hybrid courses are available for individuals, couples and small groups of friends/family who want to share the experience of learning together.
“I took James’s FLOW Hybrid Course at a time when I was desperate for some relief from the ongoing anxiety and hypervigilence I was experiencing all day, every day. The very first meditation we did, I felt my body relax and the adrenaline stop. It was remarkable, and I loved the mix of live session with the online course. I honestly think James can teach literally anyone to meditate!
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STEP 3
Enjoy a program of free follow-up support.
Whether you choose to learn in-person or online you’ll receive a ton of follow-up support. There are group meditations offered online 4 times a week, a private WhatsApp community dedicated to helping your establish, nourish and deepen your practice, a 16-week follow-up course with helpful tips and reminders…let’s just say I do whatever I can to support you along the way.
Your teacher?
James Brown is one of the world's leading experts on the ancient practice of Vedic Meditation, and the founder of the FLOW Meditation online program. Over the years he’s taught thousands of people, including at least a hundred who were convinced they couldn’t meditate. But they all did, and you can too.
He’s not the most overtly spiritual guy you’ll meet, and his wife refuses to let him take himself too seriously. He’s also a hard-core science geek, and is funnier and swears more than the stereotypical mediation teacher.
Which means he’s certainly not everyone’s meditation teacher…but he might be yours. You can learn more about James, and his unlikely path to become a teacher, here.
James has been honored to teach at innovative
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