Vedic Meditation.
A Natural technique that cultivates a Natural life.
Learn a powerful ancient technique for modern busy minds. Learn to Relax and Enjoy, and discover a more present, calm, and capable you.
When we’re stressed, we’re not capable of enjoying life to its fullest potential. With a simple technique, learn how to dissolve stress, fatigue, and anxiety without any effort, concentration, or focus. If you can think a thought you can meditate. It is designed for anyone, and It requires nothing externally, just oneself. It can be done anywhere, anytime.
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Meditation is being recognised as just as important as sleep because both provide significant benefits for the mind and body in distinct but complementary ways. While sleep is essential for physiological rest and recovery, meditation offers profound mental rest and stress relief, often allowing the body to reach a level of rest that is even deeper than sleep.
Deep Rest and Stress Reduction: During sleep, the body cycles through stages of light, deep, and REM sleep, which facilitate physical and cognitive repair. However, meditation, especially practices like Vedic Meditation, induces a state of restful alertness, which is known to reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels. Research has shown that this deep state of relaxation during meditation helps to release accumulated stress that may not be fully relieved during sleep.
Improved Sleep Quality: Meditation has been shown to improve the quality of sleep. By reducing stress and anxiety, meditation can lead to deeper and more restorative sleep, meaning the body and mind are better rested. This is particularly beneficial for people who struggle with sleep disorders, as meditation can help regulate sleep cycles and promote relaxation before bedtime.
Mental Clarity and Focus: Unlike sleep, which is an unconscious process, meditation involves a conscious state of awareness that trains the mind to focus and relax. Studies suggest that regular meditation practice enhances concentration, emotional stability, and the ability to manage stress effectively. These benefits improve mental functioning in ways that sleep alone may not fully achieve.
Autonomic Nervous System Balance: Both sleep and meditation activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for "rest and digest" functions. However, meditation goes a step further by also reducing the dominance of the sympathetic nervous system (responsible for "fight or flight" responses), promoting a balanced autonomic nervous system that supports better health and well-being.
The combination of good-quality sleep and meditation allows for more complete physical, mental, and emotional rejuvenation. While sleep is critical for basic survival and physical maintenance, meditation addresses deeper levels of stress, promoting resilience and improving overall life quality.
Welcome.
I’m Jesse. I’m an Indian-Australian Vedic Meditation Teacher based in Melbourne. I’m interested in the study of Vedic sciences, and helping others foster deep love and care for oneself, and the world we live in. Currently, I offer meditation courses, group meditations, and community events.