Meditation: A lifestyle choice

I met Will in an era of my life which was not particularly sunny. He introduced me to Vedic meditation about a year ago. I had sought help from a variety of different institutions and professionals all ending with unsatisfactory results. For me the only other option was medication or to turn inwards. As a strong believer of fighting the cause and not symptom Will’s  course. I’ve been meditating now for about a year and a half every day and received my advanced mantra yesterday. I wouldn’t change my meditation and the balance it has given me for any sum of money. I’m finally at peace and only progressing. And I have Will to thank for the change in course of my life. Thank you my friend!

I was suffering from severe stress and anxiety for the past four years due to problems work and an unhealthy relationship. I couldn’t enjoy my weekends or holidays for a while and after a friend saw how negative I had been, she recommended taking the Vedic Meditation course with Will and Jess. I was so impressed with the intro talk alone that the confidence in me flourished…so much so that I excelled in an interview and got a job I had really wanted…..and that was before the course. The course was a revelation and I have been close to stress free and am enjoying my life so much more now as my negativity has turned to positivity in less than three weeks and everyone close to me has noticed the difference the change in my behaviour. This course is definitely worth it and Jess is an amazing teacher. I have been attending group meditations and have met so many lovely people. All you need is 40 minutes of your day to enjoy this great feeling. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

I am so thankful that I was able to take part in Will’s meditation course, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Any initial anxiety I had was quickly dispelled by the warm and welcoming atmosphere that Will and Jess created. Will’s laid back but knowledgeable and enthusiastic teaching style drew me in from the word ‘go’. The simple but effective technique of Vedic meditation has given me an invaluable tool which allows me to view my life in a much more positive light. Its benefits have been immediate; I am feeling so much calmer and my energy levels have increased, making me feel ready to take on whatever the day ahead has to offer. Knowing that Will and Jess are on the end of the phone if I need advice or guidance is really reassuring and the opportunity to share experiences with others is an added bonus. Thank you so much to you both.

Having first learnt transcendental meditation many years ago, Will has brought to me a much wider and deeper understanding of the Vedic knowledge that underpins meditation practice. He is a superb teacher with a great knowledge and passion for his subject and empathy for his students. Together Will and Jess are a fantastic team (and also lovely people!). I heartily recommend them to anyone looking to learn the basics of meditation, develop their meditation technique or to delve more deeply into vedic learning.

Learning Vedic meditation has had a profound impact on my life, health and wellbeing. I’m calmer, less stressed and my digestive issues have disappeared. I’m also more productive, inspired and creative in the work I do, which has helped me enormously with setting up my own business. Less rattled by the events that life throws at me, life is somewhat smoother and a lot brighter! Although I saw some of the benefits soon after learning to meditate, a year on from learning, I feel the magic really happens when you deepen into your daily practice. Attending the meditation retreats and Vedic knowledge courses with Will has therefore been particularly beneficial and enjoyable, as well as providing a wonderful opportunity to share the experience with others. I’d encourage anyone to learn to meditate given the wide reaching benefits, many substantiated by scientific medical research. Several friends have learnt with Will since observing the changes they’ve seen in me as a result, so if you’re thinking about it, 100% give it a go!

I’ve been meditating for about 9 months now, after hearing about Will and Jess through a friend who’d learned with them. I’d previously tried some breath-focussed meditation, but what I love about this technique, (and why it has stuck) is how effortless it is. Not only is it simple, it’s also very powerful compared with other techniques, and so it’s incredibly effective! Will and Jess are wonderful; they both give so much of themselves, and clearly love their jobs, (they work around the clock). I came to this meditation to try and tackle anxiety, and a persistent sense of meaninglessness in life. All of the claims on the website sounded too good to be true, and I was wary of getting swindled… BUT I am so glad I decided to take the risk, in my opinion this technique is better than a lot of the stuff we have out there, which is probably why it sounds too good to be true! I can also now see how so many of our problems are connected, and so it makes sense that the meditation is able to work so holistically. I’m happy to say it’s revolutionising my life. My understanding of myself, others, and of life is growing and growing, I’m much happier, and I’m particularly loving the freedom it’s giving me to have confidence in and follow what I truly want to be doing with my life, without second-guessing myself constantly. I was also worried that starting a practice like this could somehow cause me to lose touch with my identity; but in reality I’m feeling more and more connected with myself. I went on my first retreat a few weeks ago, which was beautiful, and have just started the Exploring the Veda course, which I’m very excited about! I’d recommend Vedic meditation to absolutely everyone, to try it for themselves, and see what it can do for them.

I would recommend this course to everyone – you’ll be amazed with the transformation you experience, even if you currently feel your best and/or you’re a hardcore meditation sceptic! Jess is a fantastic teacher who truly embodies the benefits of long-term meditation. Just observing her presence makes you want to stick to your new 2x 20-minute routine. I loved the mix of personal experiences and scientific facts throughout the course. I’m 3+ months into my meditation now and I can already feel (and see!) the difference. Best tool for making the most of life.

I’ve been working with various meditation practices for many years but I always found it far too easy to come up with an excuse not to sit and practice, until now that is. I came away from Will’s introductory course feeling totally tranquil for the first time in years Eloquently guiding us through the course , Will has a wonderfully gifted ability to mix science with spiritual understanding. He lead s you through the basic principles and techniques in a way that anyone could follow and implement and it all comes together into such an easy practise. By the end of the course you feel armed with everything you need to make it work for you. The benefits of doing the 20 minutes of meditation twice a day are tangible even after a few short months; I’ve had some of my best night’s sleep in years and it feels fabulous. I should also mentionthat this has been an invaluable tool in my recovery  from alcoholism. For years I’ve been struggling to  stay of the drink for concerted periods of time, but the more I do this, the more I feel at complete ease and don’t feel compelled to hit the self destruct button. And contrary to previous practice , I haven’t missed a day yet. This has obviously sparked a considerable interest in all things Vedic and I am now looking forward to doing a retreat with Will & Jess in March. One of the chaps on the course I was with went to one last month and said it was immense!

I can’t recommend Will and the Will Williams Meditation team more highly. I was a little sceptical about how meditation would fit into my life and whether I would really keep it up. Will’s teaching, instruction and gentle encouragement led me to give it a shot. The scientific case for the benefits of meditation, was reason enough. I now quite simply can’t imagine my life without it. Its my daily tool for managing stress. Life just feels palpably smoother. I’ve got the tools to enjoy the ride much more.

I never thought I could meditate until I was introduced to Will Williams meditation. The three day course gave me more than I was expecting and has made a positive difference to my life. I have found the continued support following the course such a huge help and also allows me to further my understanding of Vedic meditation. Will’s a fantastic teacher and I cannot recommend his course more highly.

Firstly, thank you so much for having me. I really loved it and it surpassed all my expectations. I know I’m probably still in the honeymoon phase when it’s all new and exciting and, to be honest, I’m a bit scared of acknowledging any benefits in case it doesn’t last but here goes…
I’ve found the meditations really soothing and I actually look forward to them. I’ve done one on a crowded train, a couple on a park bench and I’ve now got in the habit of meditating in the car before walking my dog in the morning which I love because usually I’m meeting someone to walk with so its just a nice calm time beforehand. I have missed a couple of evening ones just because time has run out.
I find it incredibly comforting having this new tool to combat my anxiety and (sometimes quite obsessive) repetitive barrage of negative thoughts. I still struggle with letting them spiral but I feel it’s making me calmer on the inside. I was hoping it would make
me less inclined to reach for the wine bottle in the evening but that hasn’t happened yet!
A wonderful side effect (which I could have worked out for myself but never did) was going to bed earlier. I can find evenings at home terribly unsettling and pace the house trying, and rarely succeeding, to find something to make me relax and I now realise that I can just go to bed! It felt like the evening was a sort of marathon I had to get through and now I understand that 10.30pm is a perfectly reasonable time to go to bed and read my book.
The thing I also love about meditating with a mantra is that it feels in a weird way like a sort of brain massage. The word just becomes a rhythm and it feels like the opposite of a headache – a sensation in your head but a nice one.

I was completely new to meditation before the course, and decided to give it a go after going through some personal issues in life, and thought “why not”.

This was 3 months ago, and since then I have been meditating once to twice a day and really enjoy it.  I absolutely love getting in from work and meditating for 20 minutes, it’s so relaxing and is a great escape for the mind from the chaotic world in which we live.   I now feel more relaxed and less stressed, and feel that it helped me get through a difficult period and I now genuinely enjoy it.

Will was an excellent and insightful teacher, and I felt a real sense of connection with him, and together with Jess they were brilliant hosts throughout the experience.   They definitely made me feel at ease straight away with a new topic that I was not sure and knowledgeable about beforehand, and demonstrated that it can be used in a very effective way by an everyday normal bloke like myself.

Will taught me how to meditate in February and I’ve found it to be an incredibly helpful tool, a nice way of recharging the batteries twice a day. My ability to handle stress has greatly been enhanced, I don’t seem to sweat the small stuff as much anymore and I seem to be naturally veering towards more healthy choices in my life. Will is a great person to learn from, very calm, fun and knowledgeable. Jess is wonderful too. I was immediately struck by the genuine kindness of this stranger and the warmth that she radiated. On all of my subsequent interactions with Will, Jess and Elle, since learning to mediate, I have continued to experience this kindness and generosity which I am extremely grateful for. They are doing what they do for admirable reasons, their intentions are good. Another thing that has been great about learning to mediate is that I’ve met some really lovely people along the way, some of whom I see semi regularly for group meditations and curry nights in our local area now.

I’ve been meditating for 20 months now and find it an incredible tool for enjoying a better quality of life. After my morning meditation I feel ready to take on the day with an increased sense of energy. Often ideas come to me during my meditation, that enable me to be better at my job and tackle life differently. My relationships have improved and I feel happier in myself. The technique is simple to learn, effortless to practice and easy to do anywhere. I regularly meditate on the train and find it easy to fit into my hectic lifestyle. The course is great and group meditations amazing. Both Will and Jess are excellent, very knowledgeable and provide ongoing support as part of the package, long after the course had ended. I haven’t looked back and would thoroughly recommend learning this technique.

Amazing teacher, amazing courses and retreats, couldn’t ask for more. Would highly recommend Will’s courses to everyone from all walks of life and of all ages.