VEDIC MEDITATION
The most profound tool you’ll ever learn.
What is Vedic Meditation?
Vedic meditation is an ancient practice that’s proven to release accumulated stress and increase your baseline of happiness. It’s a simple and natural technique that lets the mind step beyond thought. It’s remarkably easy to integrate into your life, and you can meditate anywhere you feel comfortable to close your eyes. It’s not a technique designed for monks or people living in caves; it’s made for people like us, who lead busy lives and have careers, relationships, responsibilities and passions.
I teach Vedic meditation person-to-person via a 4 day course of 90 minutes per day. You will receive a personal, vibrant sound called a mantra, and I will teach you how to access the place beyond thought that exists within all of us.
The course is practical, profound and transformative, and by the end of the four days you’ll gain a tool to last for the rest of your life.
If you’re interested in learning more, the next step is to get in contact with me, and I’ll provide you with a free introductory chat.
I’m based in London, though I regularly teach in Greece (and I’m always willing to travel).
About Me
I started my journey as a meditation teacher in my early 30s, several years after rediscovering the immense benefits of the practice I had learned as a child.
This path involved over 3,000 hours of study and months of rigorous training in the foothills of the Himalayas under the tutelage of Thom Knoles (Maharishi Vyasanand Saraswati), the world’s pre-eminent master of Vedic meditation.
Each of us deserves to lead a full, expansive and happy life, and I firmly believe it is within reach for everyone. I teach Vedic meditation because it is the most accessible and sustainable way I know of getting there.
The simple steps to learning.
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During this 30-minute call, we’ll talk through all the details about the course, the technique and its benefits. This is a chance for you to ask anything before making the decision to take the course, and there’s absolutely no obligation.
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The immersive in-person course consists of four 90-minute sessions held over consecutive days. You have the choice to learn in a small group at a scheduled time, or to arrange a bespoke private course. By the end of the 4 days you'll be a completely self-sufficient meditator with a technique to last for a lifetime, and you’ll begin to experience its benefits from the outset.
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You’ll have access to Hayley as a teacher and an invite to join weekly group meditations and Vedic knowledge sessions. You'll also have full access to retreats and advanced courses from Hayley and every other affiliated Vedic Meditation teacher across the globe.
Just some of the benefits.
The benefits of meditation are unequivocal and are documented in hundreds of peer-reviewed studies.
Greater happiness and fulfilment
Reduced stress levels
Reduced anxiety, negative thinking or spiralling thoughts and depression
Better quality of sleep
Increased energy levels
Improved health
Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Decreased addictive behaviours and unsustainable habits
Greater clarity of mind and ease in making decisions, more flow
More effectiveness in tasks and at work
More adaptability and resiliency; ability to embrace change
Increased self sufficiency
Increased creativity
Improved relationships
Improved concentration
Less ignoring what we know
Courage to live a full, liberated and happy life
Significantly less fear and existential dread (something this teacher knows a great deal about personally!)
The course
The course comprises of 4 x 90 minute sessions over 4 consecutive days, followed by continued support and access, as and when you need it.
Day 1 - Initiation into the tradition & receive your personalised mantra.
Day 2 - The mechanics of meditation, and how to seamlessly integrate it into your life.
Day 3 - Learn how meditation releases accumulated stress from the body.
Day 4 - The long term benefits of meditation & expanding consciousness.
By the end of the course, you will be a fully self-sufficient meditator with confidence in a technique that will last for a lifetime. You’ll receive continued support from myself and free access to group meditations and knowledge sessions, which take place every Tuesday evening.
The Deep Rest Retreat Hydra.
If you’re looking for an idyllic escape on a Greek Island, consider the Deep Rest Retreat in Hydra, taking place on the 26th-31st May.
What people say
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'Hayley Shepherd offered me the best introductory course to meditation I could imagine. Four days (i.e., 4 x 90 minutes, which inspired me for the entire day) with deeply intuitive guidance into the practice of Vedic meditation. Hayley accompanied me through this experience, explained its ancient roots, and gave fascinating mini- lectures on its cognitive background. From the charming Puja ritual of receiving the personal mantra to the answers to my practical questions about the experience of Vedic meditation, everything felt amazingly stimulating and deeply nurturing. Hayley’s visualizations of basic mechanisms of this type of meditation made it even easier to understand it on a spiritual and intellectual level. Having now practiced meditation twice a day for three weeks, I find it to be a very enriching and relaxing path that seems to be connected to an inner logic of myself. I can only recommend an introductory course in Vedic meditation to everyone I know, and Hayley is an excellent teacher who passes on her knowledge and experience in a fabulous and completely intuitive way.'
Thomas, Founder
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'Hayley's tuition was pitched perfectly and was easy to understand, even for a novice like me. One challenge I thought I might face is finding the time to meditate during a busy week. This has been much more straightforward than I had anticipated since I find that I want to make time for my meditation, knowing how much better I feel afterwards, and therefore prioritise in my day. It has genuinely become a highlight in my daily routine. I would whole-heartedly recommend this course to anyone. Hayley is an incredible tutor and I feel fortunate to have been taught by her.'
Sophie, Doctor
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'I can't even start to explain how delighted I am with myself for taking the plunge and deciding to learn Vedic Meditation with you. I loved every minute of the course and you are an amazing teacher. I am meditating every day and am surprised how quickly it became such a normal part of my daily life and I love it! I can honestly say I do feel like I am benefiting from it already. I just feel like some of my health issues are lifting, I feel positive and so much seems to be falling into place. My special Mantra is a seed that I will nurture and watch grow.'
Helen, Finance