Learn Vedic meditation in Castlemaine
The 20 minutes that will change your life…
Vedic meditation is an easy and effortless technique that anyone can learn. It’s practiced for 20 minutes twice a day, sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. There is no focus, no concentration and no control of the mind. Instead, you are given a personal mantra, and are taught how to use it silently and effortlessly to cause the mind and body to relax. In turn, this allows you to release built up stress and fatigue easily and spontaneously. Through a daily practice, you become less stressed, more calm, and begin to tap into your natural state of creativity, clarity and happiness. Want to know more?
How to learn Vedic meditation
1. Explore the website
Keep reading below to learn more about what Vedic meditation is, how we teach and what the benefits are.
2. Find the course for you
Head over to the calendar to find a course that suits you. Kathleen currently teaches in Castlemaine and Adelaide. Follow the link to sign up, or make an inquiry about the course.
3. Choose your contribution amount
We have based our tiered pricing structure on the ‘green bottle model’, which helps you determine where you fall on the sliding scale based on your financial privilege. Find out your course contribution here.
What is Vedic meditation?
-
Vedic meditation is an easy and effortless technique that anyone can learn. There is no focus, no concentration and no control of the mind. Instead, you are given a personal mantra, and are taught how to use it silently and effortlessly to allow the mind and body to relax. In turn, this allows you to release built up stress and fatigue easily and spontaneously. Through a daily practice, you become less stressed, more calm, and begin to tap into your natural state of creativity, clarity and happiness.
-
We use a mantra to help catch the mind and draw it towards deeper, quieter states of being. We combine the use of a mantra with a simple, easy technique that teaches you how to let go. The best part is that by learning how to let go in meditation we learn how to let go in daily life. Think of meditation like a simulator - the more time you spend learning the more you’re able to put it into practice!
-
We aim to practice for 20 minutes, twice a day with the eyes closed. We practice sitting upright (think chair, couch, parked car or even your bed). We sit comfortably, easily and can move at any point if we get uncomfortable. You don’t need a meditation room, all you need is a place to sit and close the eyes. We always say wherever you can think, you can meditate.
-
Meditation benefits are cumulative - the more you do it the more you benefit! Each person is different and will gain what they need, but widely reported benefits include:
Noticeable reduction in stress, overwhelm and anxiety
Greater creativity and cognition
Reduces fatigue and increases sleep at night
Ongoing regulation of nervous system and reduction in overstimulation
Increase in clarity and decision making capacity
Greater energy and adaptability throughout the day
Feeling more confident, grounded and self-aware
Navigating high pressure situations with greater ease
Reduction in reactivity and improvement in personal relationships
The ability to be present with friends, family and loved ones.
Read more on Vedic meditation and the benefits of this practice
Where does Vedic meditation come from?
Vedic meditation has been an absolute gift, it feels like a twice daily retreat. I didn’t know meditation could be this easy! I left each day of my course feeling inspired and joyful and felt so confident in my practice as Kathleen explained everything so well. I can’t imagine ever missing a session.
~ Glenda
The 4-session course
Vedic meditation is taught in-person in Castlemaine over four consecutive days, with each session building upon the last.
Day 1 (1hr) - In your first session, you’ll receive your personal mantra and learn how to use it to effortlessly settle the mind and access deep rest.
Day 2 (1.5 hrs) - We explore how and why the technique works — the mechanics of meditation, what to expect in your practice, and how to create an easy, consistent daily rhythm.
Day 3 (1.5 hrs) - Here we take a deeper look at the mind–body connection, the science of stress, and the profound intelligence behind this ancient practice. You’ll begin to see how meditation changes your inner and outer experience of life.
Day 4 (1.5 hrs) - Our final session brings everything together. We explore how to live your meditation, how to bring that same ease, clarity, and presence into everyday life. You’ll learn simple Vedic tools for staying grounded amidst change, relating from the heart, and awakening creativity and intuition. Kathleen also shares her wisdom and study of the nervous system offering nervous system regulation and breath work practices to support you in your day.
Follow-up support includes lifelong membership in our local and global Vedic Meditation community.
After the course, you’ll be a confident, independent meditator and part of our lifelong Mahasoma community. You’ll receive ongoing access to weekly group meditations in Castlemaine and online, advanced practices, and 2 year email support.
“Each time we meditate, we water the roots of our Being. In time, the whole garden of life begins to bloom” ~ Kathleen
Ongoing support & community
Learning Vedic meditation isn’t a drop-in class or a once-off experience, it’s the beginning of a daily practice that can completely transform your life. It’s one thing to learn the technique, and another to live it. That’s why ongoing support is such an important part of what we offer.
Our lifetime membership ensures you have everything you need to make meditation a sustainable, nourishing, and enjoyable part of your life. You’ll be welcomed into a community of like-minded people, with opportunities to deepen your understanding and stay connected to your practice.
As part of your course, you’ll receive:
-
Once you learn Vedic meditation you can join as many free weekly group meditations as you like.
Meditating together helps strengthen your personal practice. It’s also an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and be reminded that you’re part of a living, supportive community of meditators.
-
Sometimes life changes and you feel called to refresh your understanding or reignite your practice. You’re always welcome to come back and sit in on the course again as many times as you like, free of charge.
Each time you revisit the teaching, you hear something new. The knowledge deepens, the experience expands, and your relationship with meditation continues to evolve.
-
Our weekly emails are a gentle rhythm of guidance, inspiration, and wisdom, little reminders to keep your practice alive and effortless.
They offer insights into Vedic knowledge, reflections on life through the lens of meditation, and simple encouragement to stay connected to yourself and your community. Think of them as small drops of nourishment arriving in your inbox each week.
-
Once your meditation feels established, you may feel naturally drawn to explore more. Advanced offerings such as rounding workshops, advanced techniques, retreats, Vedic wisdom courses, and breathwork practices.
They allow you to continue evolving and to integrate this wisdom into every part of life.
-
After completing your course, you have access to a free 30-minute one-on-one session with me anytime to check your practice if you feel like you need it.
FAQs
-
No. You don’t need any prior meditation experience. Many people arrive having tried other forms of meditation — guided or unguided — without finding something that felt sustainable. Vedic meditation doesn’t require concentration or control, and you don’t need to arrive calm or “ready.” The practice meets you exactly where you are.
-
Yes. Vedic meditation is taught in person. Learning face-to-face is essential for receiving your personal mantra, which in our Vedic tradition can only be given in person. The consecutive days of learning together allow the teaching to be steady, human, and responsive — something that unfolds in real time rather than something you’re asked to figure out on your own.
-
You’re not alone. Many people arrive here feeling that meditation “didn’t work” for them. Vedic meditation doesn’t involve concentrating, controlling the mind, or trying to stop thoughts. If meditation has felt effortful in the past, this practice often feels like a relief.
-
Vedic meditation is a quiet, effortless practice using a personal mantra, practised with the eyes closed. Rather than observing thoughts, the mantra gently guides the mind inward, allowing both mind and body to settle naturally into rest — without concentration or control.
-
Of course. You’re welcome to book a free discovery call with Kathleen. There’s no pressure — just a chance to connect and see if the teaching feels right for you.
Have more questions about the course?
Vedic meditation has been an absolute gift, it feels like a twice daily retreat. I didn’t know meditation could be this easy! I left each day of my course feeling inspired and joyful and felt so confident in my practice as Kathleen explained everything so well. I can’t imagine ever missing a session. ~ Glenda