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Vedic Meditation
Course for beginners:
Learning Vedic Meditation is a unique and deeply personal experience.
Alya teaches in the same way she was taught - in its purest form, through an unbroken Vedic tradition. Her teaching comes from her teacher Thom Knoles (Maharishi Vyasanand Giri), who learned to teach directly from his teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, whose teacher was Swami Brahmananada Saraswati.
VEDIC MEDITATION IS Taught over 4 IN-PERSON sessions (each 1.5 HOURS):
DAY 1:
GRATITUDE ceremony, personal instruction & MANTra
DAY 2:
CORRECT PRACTICE and effortless use of the mantra
DAY 3:
NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND VEDIC MEDITATION, nervous system
DAY 4:
BENEFITS, integration & states of CONSCIOUSNESS
FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT
Upon completion of the Vedic meditation course, you'll be a self-sufficient and able to practice anywhere, anytime, for life.
You'll also have access to ongoing support with Alya, as well as a global community of Vedic meditators and network of qualified teachers.
BEGGINERS COURSE CONTRIBUTION:
You'll, in conversation with Alya determine your course contribution from the fee structure outlined below. This honours the Vedic tradition - an offering of value in exchange for receiving even a greater value. Your course contribution reflects approximately one week's average income.
TRADITIONAL CONTRIBUTION
AUD $1280+ / EUR 480+
(For those whose circumstances allow a greater contribution)
STANDARD CONTRIBUTION
AUD $1108 / EUR 408
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
AUD $708 / EUR 208
For full-time students without an income, concession card holders, or those experiencing financial limitation.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Traditional approach is that Vedic meditation is to be accessible to anyone who genuinely wishes to learn.
If financial aspect is preventing you from learning, please contact Alya. Alternative contributions or community service may be available to you.
Private courses for corporations, individuals, couples and family groups are available upon request.
The following is also available:
CHILDREN'S TECHNIQUE
If you have children, or are an expecting parent, Vedic meditation can also be taught in an age-appropriate way.
If one parent/guardian in the household meditates, children may be eligible to learn.
Please feel free to get in touch for more information.
MANTRAS FOR NEWBORNS
For famillies where at least one parent or primary caregiver practises Vedic meditation, newborns receive their own mantra at birth upon request. This is traditionally offered as a soft support for their transition into life.
TRAVEL & TEACH
In addition to regular courses held on the Coffs Coast, Vedic meditation can be taught at a time and place that suits you.
You can learn to meditate anywhere - in your hometown, workplace, or other special gathering place. Contact Alya directly to discuss options.
Alya is available to travel across the East Coast of Australia and when in Europe, across Slovenia, Croatia and parts of Austria and Italy.
Course investment for travel-based teaching varies depending on location and group size.
Courses are offered year-round and can be scheduled at a time that works best for you.
Support AVAILABLE FOR MEDITATORS
Alya Hopkins Vedic Meditation is a service based in Coffs Harbour and servicing wider Mid North Coast and Clarence Valley in NSW offering Vedic meditation courses for beginners including advance knowledge courses and techniques.
Alya also teaches in Slovenia in Europe on regular basis.
Ongoing support is available to all graduates of a qualified in-person Vedic meditation course.
With regular practice, you might experience individually deep rest and rejuvenation, release of accumulated, and a greater sense of calm, happiness and expanded awareness.
Wherever you are in your meditation journey, there are opportunities for continued growth and finding your next step for expansion.
Contact Alya directly on 0439 665 475 if you wish to discuss how to advance in your practice of Vedic meditation or book a call via link below.


