WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Vedic Meditation does not mean contemplation, concentration, or controlling the mind. It does not require any special posture or paraphernalia, change of lifestyle, or even beliefs.
Vedic Meditation is a simple, easy, systematic technique that allows the mind to settle down to its least excited state, a field of pure silent consciousness. The body simultaneously settles down to a state of deep rest, deeper than even deep sleep, yet the mind remains alert, and this unique state has been called “restful alertness”.
Sunset at Rishikesh - India
Even very active people, those who would say “I can’t sit still for 5 minutes…” find it so easy to master and effortless to practice, for 20 minutes, morning and evening, and everyone notices benefits almost immediately. Children as young as 7 years old can learn a simple form of the technique.
Vedic Meditation is easily learnt in a structured course – see How to Learn