Vedic Meditation · Gold Coast & Online

Ancient technique.
Measurable calm.
No effort required.

Vedic Meditation is one of the most researched and accessible techniques available — a simple, effortless practice that works with your nervous system, not against it. Taught by Rich Muir across four sessions, with support for life.

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Effortless · Timeless · Proven

A blend of science and soul

The easiest meditation technique
for a modern, busy life.

Most meditation asks you to wrestle with your mind — to concentrate, visualise, or forcibly quiet your thoughts. Vedic Meditation does none of that. Using a personalised mantra, the technique allows the mind to settle effortlessly into deep rest, accessing states the body rarely reaches even in sleep.

The result is a profound restoration of the nervous system — one that builds resilience, clarity, and a lasting sense of inner calm that carries through daily life.

Four sessions taught privately or in a small group
In person at Currumbin Valley or online
20 minutes, twice a day — sitting comfortably, eyes closed
No apps, subscriptions or ongoing costs — ever

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"This meditation has honestly changed my life. I'm a calmer, more contented, present human being. I've seen a significant improvement in my sleep and my ability to manage stress in times of higher pressure."

Renee Souter · General Marketing Manager

About the course

Four sessions. A practice
for life.

Each session builds naturally on the last. By the end you'll be completely self-sufficient — with the technique, the understanding, and the ongoing support to make it last.

Your Mantra

Receive your personal mantra and learn the effortless technique. Your first sitting — and the beginning of everything.

Integration

Deepen your practice. Explore how to weave meditation seamlessly into daily life without disruption or discipline.

The Science

Understand the body's stress mechanics and the profound role deep rest plays in restoring nervous system balance.

Refinement

Refine your technique, answer lingering questions, and leave with complete confidence in your independent practice.

Why Vedic Meditation works

Rest deeper than sleep.
Restoration at the source.

Research led by Dr. Robert Wallace — and supported by decades of subsequent studies — shows that Vedic Meditation reduces the body's metabolic rate by two to five times more than sleep. This isn't relaxation. It's a physiologically distinct state that allows stress to unwind at its root.

From this state of deep rest, the nervous system resets. Accumulated tension dissolves. The mind clears. And the capacity for wellbeing, performance, and genuine connection naturally expands — not because you've tried harder, but because you've finally stopped.

See what changes

2–5×

Deeper rest than sleep Vedic Meditation reduces metabolic rate two to five times more than sleep — creating the conditions for genuine restoration that most people never access.

Stress — Nervous system on overdrive. Reactivity, overwhelm, fatigue.
Deep Rest — The body gains rest deeper than sleep. Stress unwinds at its source.
Calm — The nervous system resets. Sleep improves. Reactivity softens.
Wellbeing — Clarity, energy, resilience. A new baseline that feels natural.

What changes

Support your mind, body,
and sense of self.

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Calm the Nervous System

Vedic Meditation activates the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system, shifting the body from chronic stress mode into a state of deep rest and repair.

Parasympathetic activation · Stress recovery

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Deepen Sleep Quality

The profound rest accessed in meditation reduces physiological arousal — so the body can actually downshift into the deep, restorative sleep it needs each night.

Sleep architecture · Metabolic rest

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Sharpen Focus & Performance

Regular practice is linked to improved cognitive function, reduced mental noise, and the capacity to concentrate and perform at your best — consistently.

Cognitive function · Brainwave coherence

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Build Emotional Resilience

Improved heart rate variability — a measurable marker of emotional resilience — is a well-documented outcome of consistent Vedic Meditation practice.

HRV · Emotional regulation

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Deepen Self-Connection

The practice enhances coherence between heart, brain, and body — helping you feel more present, more grounded, and more aligned with what genuinely matters.

Heart-brain coherence · Presence

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Restore Energy & Vitality

As the nervous system moves out of chronic activation, energy returns — not the forced kind, but the natural kind. Sustained, quiet, and available when you need it.

Nervous system regulation · Vitality

Is this right for you?

For anyone who wants more
calm, clarity, and connection.

Because the technique is effortless, it works even if you've struggled with other forms of meditation — or feel like your mind is simply too busy to ever be still. Rich has taught it to CEOs and students, parents and police officers, complete beginners and people who've tried everything else.

It's especially well-suited for people who:

Experience stress, anxiety, burnout or persistent overwhelm
Lead demanding lives and find it genuinely hard to switch off
Want to improve focus, energy, sleep quality and performance
Feel disconnected from themselves and want to come back to what matters
Have tried other meditation styles and found them too effortful
Want a practice grounded in both ancient tradition and modern science
Are seeking more meaning, balance, and clarity in everyday life

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"I definitely feel a lot calmer. I seem to have the ability to think with more clarity. I liked the scientific approach Rich gave — and I liked the fact he's a normal bloke teaching the technique, rather than someone trying to portray an image of what a meditation teacher should be."

Alex Ramsay · Business Professional

500+

Students taught

Vedic Meditation teacher

Rich Muir

Rich has had the privilege of teaching Vedic Meditation to over 500 people, and has introduced thousands more to the world of meditation. His own practice spans almost two decades — the first eight years a wandering exploration of Vipassana, mindfulness, and binaural beats, all of which led him, eventually, to Vedic.

Alongside being a Vedic Meditation teacher, Rich holds an Honours degree exploring how dysfunctional breathing patterns influence stress mechanics and nervous system regulation. He works with people from all walks of life — bringing together the science of the nervous system and the depth of these ancient practices.

These techniques have been practised for thousands of years. What Rich brings is a grounded, evidence-informed approach to sharing them — one that respects both tradition and the real lives of modern people.

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The investment

A lifelong practice.
A one-time investment.

Once you complete the course, the technique is yours — no apps, no subscriptions, no ongoing costs. And your investment extends beyond the course itself, with support and community for years to come.

Private Course

One-on-One

$1,500

From — depending on location

Four private sessions with Rich
Personal mantra initiation
Flexible scheduling to suit you
All ongoing support included

Choose your start date.

Three group courses run each term. All include the same four-session format, personal mantra initiation, and lifetime support. Not sure which suits? Book a free call with Rich first.

Gold Coast · Small Group

12 – 13 April

2025 · Weekend Intensive

Filling fast

LocationCurrumbin Valley, Gold Coast

FormatSmall group · Max 8 people

Investment$980 standard · $660 concession

Saturday11:30am – 1pm & 2pm – 3:30pm

Sunday10:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2:30pm

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Gold Coast · Small Group

7 – 8 June

2025 · Weekend Intensive

Places available

LocationCurrumbin Valley, Gold Coast

FormatSmall group · Max 8 people

Investment$980 standard · $660 concession

Saturday11:30am – 1pm & 2pm – 3:30pm

Sunday10:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2:30pm

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Gold Coast · Small Group

9 – 10 August

2025 · Weekend Intensive

Places available

LocationCurrumbin Valley, Gold Coast

FormatSmall group · Max 8 people

Investment$980 standard · $660 concession

Saturday11:30am – 1pm & 2pm – 3:30pm

Sunday10:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2:30pm

Apply for this course

Prefer a private course?

One-on-one sessions with Rich, scheduled entirely around you — in person at Currumbin Valley or online. Private courses start from $1,500 and can begin within days of enquiring.

Enquire about private tuition

What students say

Real people.
Real change.

★★★★★

"This meditation has honestly changed my life. I'm a calmer, more contented, present human being. I've seen a significant improvement in my sleep and ability to manage stress."

Renee Souter · Marketing Manager

★★★★★

"I have been a Police Officer for 18 years and have PTSD. The simplicity of Vedic Meditation really helped me — previous methods were too hard with my condition. Rich was an amazing teacher. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain."

Jay Prothero · Police Officer

★★★★★

"I feel a lot calmer, with more clarity in my thinking. I liked the scientific approach and the fact that Rich is a normal person teaching it — not someone trying to portray an image of what a meditation teacher should be."

Alex Ramsay · Business Professional

Common questions

Everything you need
to know.

What is Vedic Meditation?

Vedic Meditation is a simple, effortless practice using a personalised mantra. It requires no focus, no concentration, no breath control — making it suitable for anyone, even those with a very busy mind.

How is it different from other meditation?

Most meditation asks you to concentrate or contemplate — both of which involve effort. Vedic Meditation is based on letting go. Even if you drift, think, or doze, your body is still accessing a profound state of rest. You cannot fail at it. That effortlessness is what makes it so accessible, and so powerful.

Do I need any experience to learn?

Not at all. This technique is designed for complete beginners — and for those who feel they've "failed" at meditation before. If anything, having struggled with other styles often makes Vedic Meditation more of a revelation.

What does the course involve?

Four sessions, taught privately or in a small group, plus a follow-up and ongoing support. By the end you'll be confident and fully independent in your practice — no apps, no ongoing costs, no reliance on anything external.

How much time does it take each day?

Twenty minutes, twice a day — sitting comfortably with your eyes closed. Most people find it fits naturally into their morning and afternoon. It requires no special equipment, no particular environment, and no prior experience.

What support do I get afterwards?

Ongoing support is included — access to refresher sessions, online group meditations, a community forum, and the ability to resit the course at no extra cost. Rich is available for questions anytime.

How soon will I notice benefits?

Many people notice improvements in stress levels, sleep, and clarity within the first few days. Benefits build over weeks and months — and become part of a new, lower baseline that feels natural rather than effortful.

Is it available online or only in person?

Both. Rich teaches in person at Currumbin Valley on the Gold Coast, and online via video call. The full course is available in either format — the experience translates completely to the online setting.

Still have a question not answered here?

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Take the first step

Discover the clarity and calm of Vedic Meditation.

Enrol in an upcoming course, or start with a free consultation to find out if this is the right path for you. Rich will listen carefully and give you an honest answer — no pressure, no script.

In person at Currumbin Valley, Gold Coast · Online · No commitment required

"A 20-minute call is all it takes. Rich will ask the right questions and tell you honestly whether this is likely to help — and which format suits your life best."

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Or book directly into an upcoming course if you're ready to begin.

Ancient technique.Measurable calm.No effort required.

The easiest meditation techniquefor a modern, busy life.

Four sessions. A practicefor life.

Your Mantra

Integration

The Science

Refinement

Rest deeper than sleep.Restoration at the source.

Support your mind, body,and sense of self.

Calm the Nervous System

Deepen Sleep Quality

Sharpen Focus & Performance

Build Emotional Resilience

Deepen Self-Connection

Restore Energy & Vitality

For anyone who wants morecalm, clarity, and connection.

Rich Muir

A lifelong practice.A one-time investment.

Choose your start date.

Prefer a private course?

Real people.Real change.

Everything you needto know.

Discover the clarity and calm of Vedic Meditation.

Ready to feelgenuinely still?

Ancient technique.
Measurable calm.
No effort required.

The easiest meditation technique
for a modern, busy life.

Four sessions. A practice
for life.

Rest deeper than sleep.
Restoration at the source.

Support your mind, body,
and sense of self.

For anyone who wants more
calm, clarity, and connection.

A lifelong practice.
A one-time investment.

Real people.
Real change.

Everything you need
to know.

Ready to feel
genuinely still?