FLOW Sangha - Meditation + Wisdom + Community
Apr
30
11:00 AM11:00

FLOW Sangha - Meditation + Wisdom + Community

The Vedic View on Psychedelics

You can call them psychedelics or entheogens or plant medicines, or show your age and go with the old standby "drugs." But whatever you call them it’s hard to ignore the firestorm of interest that’s been whipped up by their growing acceptance, both in therapeutic settings and in our personal explorations.

What is the role of these powerful, conscious-altering compounds in the evolution of consciousness, both our own and that of the collective? Can you micro-dose your way to enlightenment? And how can comparably hum-drum experiences like meditation reinforce and stabilize these ego-dissolving experiences? These are questions we'll be examining during this month's FLOW Sangha gathering. Hope you can join us.

SCHEDULE

11 - 11:10am - gather, say hi, get settled

11:10 - 11:30am - wisdom sharing

11:30 - 12pm - meditation

12 - 12:30pm - continued discussion, Q&A

The goal of these FLOW Sangha monthly sessions is to help you live your life with greater presence and flow. The session will be a mix of lecture, discussion and meditation. If you don't already know how to meditate you will be given instruction in simple, accessible technique. After the session we may decide to go grab some food, or simply hang out and sip some tea and continue the conversation.


JOINING IN PERSON

Purchase your ticket through The CenterSF, which is hosting the event.

JOINING ONLINE

The event will be streamed over Zoom. Click the link below at 11am Pacific time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88535893294?pwd=b0RhRDVheEViU1ZOSHlsQS91ODdyZz09

Meeting ID: 885 3589 3294
Passcode: 018494

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Apr
24
12:00 PM12:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Apr
19
5:00 PM17:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Apr
12
3:00 PM15:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Apr
5
3:00 PM15:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Apr
4
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation
Apr
2
11:00 AM11:00

Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS A DIFFERENT ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID THAN THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Click the button @ 11am Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Mar
28
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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FLOW Sangha - Meditation/Wisdom/Community
Mar
26
11:00 AM11:00

FLOW Sangha - Meditation/Wisdom/Community

Should I stay or should I go now?

If I go there will be trouble

An' if I stay it will be double

So come on and let me know

Should I stay or should I go?

- The Clash, Should I Stay or Should I Go from Combat Rock.

We all want to grow, to become better people, to evolve.

But growth can be scary and painful and we often get stuck, frozen in analysis paralysis, wondering if we’re holding on too tightly, or (and this is for some reason scarier) letting go too soon?

We'll be examining this question from the Vedic Perspective to discover how a better understanding of three primal forces – Creation, Maintenance and Destruction – can allow us to move along the path of our own evolution with more flow, and a little less drama.

The goal of these FLOW Sangha monthly sessions is to help you live your life with greater presence and flow. The session will be a mix of lecture, discussion and meditation. If you don't already know how to meditate you will be given instruction in simple, accessible technique. After the session we may decide to go grab some food, or simply hang out and sip some tea and continue the conversation.

SCHEDULE

11 - 11:15am - gather, say hi, get settled

11:10 - 11:30am - wisdom sharing

11:30 - 12pm - meditation

12 - 12:30pm - continued discussion, Q&A


JOINING IN PERSON

Purchase your ticket through The CenterSF, which is hosting the event.

JOINING ONLINE

The event will be streamed over Zoom. Click the link below at 11am Pacific time

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84041966135?pwd=NkI3QzNIZzQzOElIOEJxWG9wZXhxUT09
Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135
Passcode: group-dive

SCHEDULE

11 - 11:15am - gather, say hi, get settled

11:10 - 11:30am - wisdom sharing

11:30 - 12pm - meditation

12 - 12:30pm - continued discussion, Q&A

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SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course
Mar
24
to Mar 26

SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course

The Vedic Meditation Immersion course consists of 6 hours of in-person, personalized instruction taken over the course of three days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

“When I studied with James I’d been meditating with apps like Headspace for about two years, but something important was missing. Since transitioning my practice to the Flow method I’ve experienced a measurable reduction in feelings of exasperation and feel more balanced, present, connected and alive.” Martin Tobias, Founder, Incisive Ventures


COURSE SCHEDULE

Session 1 - March 24 @ 6 - 8pm – Receive your personalized mantra and the first instructions on how to use it in meditation.

Session 2 - March 25 @ 4 - 6pm - Refine your technique to learn how to meditate easily and effectively without trying to concentrate or control the mind. Learn about how meditation affects the body allowing for the release of stored stress.

Session 3 - March 26 @ 4 - 6pm - How to do from being a meditation dabbler to a daily meditator. Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily practice so you can enjoy all the short and long-term benefits that flow from doing so.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to meditate easily and effectively, using a personalized bija mantra.

  • The two big reasons why your mind is so busy, and how to deal with all those thoughts.

  • How to handle noise and other interruptions.

  • How to sit comfortably without straining to hold a position.

  • How meditation impacts the brain and body and allows stress to be released.

  • Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily habit.

  • The mental and physical benefits of regular practice.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but haven't found a way to make meditation stick.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially now.

  • You have an established practice but are interested in going deeper.

  • You think it would be fun to say "My meditation teacher is James Brown."

ONGOING SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE

  • Retake the course again for free, whenever it's offered, from me or a global network of Vedic Meditation teachers. You will be amazed how much you learn the second (or third) time around.

  • Free weekly group meditations / Q&A sessions

  • 16-week follow-up course with helpful tips and reminders

  • Private Facebook Group

  • Direct email support with your teacher

THE BENEFITS

  • Better sleep without pills.

  • More energy and clarity.

  • Less crazy brain chatter.

  • Reduced anxiety and worry.

  • Happier, healthier and more grounded.


YOUR COURSE FEE

Vedic Meditation is offered to small groups to ensure a quality learning experience. Course fees are selected by the student from a sliding scale. The idea is that a student should pay less than a Junior Account Executive, who should pay less than a CEO. It made sense to me when I learned and I hope it does to you, too.

Early registration is encouraged, and incentivized. Discounts are also offered for couples and friends learning together (I learned with my wife and love when others do the same), and for full-time students with proof of enrollment. Short payment plans are also available to stretch the cost out over a few months with a small surcharge. Please fill out the form to select your course fee and indicate whether you are interested in a payment plan. We will contact you with details for payment. Your registration is not finalized until payment is made.

Space on the course is limited to the first 8 people who register.
To save your spot please fill out this form.

This is the same course I took, with my wife, over 14 years ago. It changed our lives, and it can change yours. But don’t take my word for it. Click the button to read what others have to say. With love, James Brown


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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Mar
21
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation
Mar
19
11:00 AM11:00

Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS A DIFFERENT ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID THAN THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Click the button @ 11am Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Feb
28
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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FLOW Sangha - Meditation/Wisdom/Community
Feb
26
11:00 AM11:00

FLOW Sangha - Meditation/Wisdom/Community

Why are relationships so hard?

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.

You make me happy when skies are grey.

Don’t you know dear how much I love you?

Please don’t take my sunshine away.

Why do we suffer through so much confusion and disappointment? Could it be that these lyrics, so sweetly sung, are at the root of a very damaging and dangerous idea we have about relationships? Come join Vedic meditation teacher James Brown for a grounding group meditation and a deep, probing discussion from the Vedic perspective on how our relationships can become the playgrounds of our fulfillment, instead of the battlegrounds of our neediness.

The goal of these FLOW Sangha monthly sessions is to help you live your life with greater presence and flow. The session will be a mix of lecture, discussion and meditation. If you don't already know how to meditate you will be given instruction in simple, accessible technique. After the session we may decide to go grab some food, or simply hang out and sip some tea and continue the conversation.


JOINING IN PERSON

Purchase your ticket through The CenterSF, which is hosting the event.

JOINING ONLINE

The event will be streamed over Zoom. Click the link below at 11am Pacific time

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84041966135?pwd=NkI3QzNIZzQzOElIOEJxWG9wZXhxUT09
Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135
Passcode: group-dive

SCHEDULE

11 - 11:15am - gather, say hi, get settled

11:10 - 11:30am - wisdom sharing

11:30 - 12pm - meditation

12 - 12:30pm - continued discussion, Q&A

View Event →
SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course
Feb
24
to Feb 26

SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course

The Vedic Meditation Immersion course consists of 6 hours of in-person, personalized instruction taken over the course of three days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

“When I studied with James I’d been meditating with apps like Headspace for about two years, but something important was missing. Since transitioning my practice to the Flow method I’ve experienced a measurable reduction in feelings of exasperation and feel more balanced, present, connected and alive.” Martin Tobias, Founder, Incisive Ventures


COURSE SCHEDULE

Session 1 - February 24 @ 6 - 8pm – Receive your personalized mantra and the first instructions on how to use it in meditation.

Session 2 - February 25 @ 4 - 6pm - Refine your technique to learn how to meditate easily and effectively without trying to concentrate or control the mind. Learn about how meditation affects the body allowing for the release of stored stress.

Session 3 - February 26 @ 4 - 6pm - How to do from being a meditation dabbler to a daily meditator. Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily practice so you can enjoy all the short and long-term benefits that flow from doing so.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to meditate easily and effectively, using a personalized bija mantra.

  • The two big reasons why your mind is so busy, and how to deal with all those thoughts.

  • How to handle noise and other interruptions.

  • How to sit comfortably without straining to hold a position.

  • How meditation impacts the brain and body and allows stress to be released.

  • Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily habit.

  • The mental and physical benefits of regular practice.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but haven't found a way to make meditation stick.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially now.

  • You have an established practice but are interested in going deeper.

  • You think it would be fun to say "My meditation teacher is James Brown."

ONGOING SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE

  • Retake the course again for free, whenever it's offered, from me or a global network of Vedic Meditation teachers. You will be amazed how much you learn the second (or third) time around.

  • Free weekly group meditations / Q&A sessions

  • 16-week follow-up course with helpful tips and reminders

  • Private Facebook Group

  • Direct email support with your teacher

THE BENEFITS

  • Better sleep without pills.

  • More energy and clarity.

  • Less crazy brain chatter.

  • Reduced anxiety and worry.

  • Happier, healthier and more grounded.


YOUR COURSE FEE

Vedic Meditation is offered to small groups to ensure a quality learning experience. Early registration is encouraged, and incentivized. Discounts are also offered for couples and friends learning together (I learned with my wife and love when others do the same), and for full-time students with proof of enrollment. Short payment plans are also available to stretch the cost out over a few months with a small surcharge. Please fill out the form to select your course fee and indicate whether you are interested in a payment plan. We will contact you with details for payment. Your registration is not finalized until payment is made.

Space on the course is limited to the first 8 people who register.
To save your spot please fill out this form.

This is the same course I took, with my wife, over 14 years ago. It changed our lives, and it can change yours. But don’t take my word for it. Click the button to read what others have to say. With love, James Brown


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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Feb
22
12:00 PM12:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Feb
21
5:00 PM17:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

View Event →
Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Feb
21
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

View Event →
Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation
Feb
19
11:00 AM11:00

Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS A DIFFERENT ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID THAN THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Click the button @ 11am Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Feb
15
12:00 PM12:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Feb
14
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Feb
8
12:00 PM12:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation
Feb
7
5:00 PM17:00

Free Intro to Vedic & FLOW Meditation

Meditation for People with Busy Lives and Over-Active Minds


About this event

What's Vedic Meditation, and where does it come from?

How is it different from mindfulness and the kinds of guided meditations offered by apps?

What's FLOW Meditation and how is it different from/similar to Vedic Meditation?

Why does the mantra make meditation easier and deeper?

What's the best way for me to learn?

Is your name really James Brown?

This free intro session is designed to answer all these questions and more, plus give you a taste of what it might be like to have me as your teacher. Because nobody is everybody's teacher.

If you want to learn a bit more before the session you can watch this intro video in which you'll also learn about the very strange and unlikely path the led me to learn to meditate, and to become a teacher.

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've heard about Vedic and/or FLOW Meditation, but aren't sure what that is.

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but want to find a practice you can stick with.

  • You hope that working with a teacher will help you go deeper into meditation.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You've tried other techniques, with mixed results.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially with everything going on in the world.

We’ll be using Zoom and the details will be sent separately after you RSVP. Hope you can join us.
– James

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Feb
7
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation
Feb
5
11:00 AM11:00

Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS A DIFFERENT ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID THAN THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Click the button @ 11am Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Jan
31
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation
Jan
29
11:00 AM11:00

Sunday Morning Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS A DIFFERENT ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID THAN THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Click the button @ 11am Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 840 4196 6135

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course
Jan
27
to Jan 29

SF - Learn Vedic Meditation – In-Person Immersion Course

The Vedic Meditation Immersion course consists of 6 hours of in-person, personalized instruction taken over the course of three days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

“When I studied with James I’d been meditating with apps like Headspace for about two years, but something important was missing. Since transitioning my practice to the Flow method I’ve experienced a measurable reduction in feelings of exasperation and feel more balanced, present, connected and alive.” Martin Tobias, Founder, Incisive Ventures


COURSE SCHEDULE

Session 1 - January 27 @ 6 - 8pm – Receive your personalized mantra and the first instructions on how to use it in meditation.

Session 2 - January 28 @ 4 - 6pm - Refine your technique to learn how to meditate easily and effectively without trying to concentrate or control the mind. Learn about how meditation affects the body allowing for the release of stored stress.

Session 3 - January 29 @ 4 - 6pm - How to do from being a meditation dabbler to a daily meditator. Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily practice so you can enjoy all the short and long-term benefits that flow from doing so.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to meditate easily and effectively, using a personalized bija mantra.

  • The two big reasons why your mind is so busy, and how to deal with all those thoughts.

  • How to handle noise and other interruptions.

  • How to sit comfortably without straining to hold a position.

  • How meditation impacts the brain and body and allows stress to be released.

  • Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily habit.

  • The mental and physical benefits of regular practice.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but haven't found a way to make meditation stick.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially now.

  • You have an established practice but are interested in going deeper.

  • You think it would be fun to say "My meditation teacher is James Brown."

ONGOING SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE

  • Retake the course again for free, whenever it's offered, from me or a global network of Vedic Meditation teachers. You will be amazed how much you learn the second (or third) time around.

  • Free weekly group meditations / Q&A sessions

  • 16-week follow-up course with helpful tips and reminders

  • Private Facebook Group

  • Direct email support with your teacher

THE BENEFITS

  • Better sleep without pills.

  • More energy and clarity.

  • Less crazy brain chatter.

  • Reduced anxiety and worry.

  • Happier, healthier and more grounded.


YOUR COURSE FEE

Vedic Meditation is offered to small groups to ensure a quality learning experience. Early registration is encouraged, and incentivized. Discounts are also offered for couples and friends learning together (I learned with my wife and love when others do the same), and for full-time students with proof of enrollment. Short payment plans are also available to stretch the cost out over a few months with a small surcharge. Please fill out the form to select your course fee and indicate whether you are interested in a payment plan. We will contact you with details for payment. Your registration is not finalized until payment is made.

Space on the course is limited to the first 8 people who register.
To save your spot please fill out this form.

This is the same course I took, with my wife, over 14 years ago. It changed our lives, and it can change yours. But don’t take my word for it. Click the button to read what others have to say. With love, James Brown


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Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation
Jan
24
4:00 PM16:00

Tuesday Afternoon Online Group Meditation

Group meditations are a time for us to come together, to sit together, to ask questions, get answers and support.

They can be a great way kickstart your practice if you’ve let things slide, or to nourish and deepen your ongoing practice.

Hope you can join us.

With love, James

We’ll be using Zoom Video for this session. If you’ve never used Zoom don’t worry. It’s super-easy and you can join from any device.

Click the button @ 4pm Pacific Time (GMT-7)
and enter the passcode group-dive to join.

Meeting ID: 845 2562 4174

Passcode: group-dive

And please turn your camera on. It’s nice to see you.

Please fill out the form to let us know who’s coming.

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Learn FLOW Meditation - 21-day Hybrid Course (Tuesday or Wednesday sessions)
Jan
24
to Feb 15

Learn FLOW Meditation - 21-day Hybrid Course (Tuesday or Wednesday sessions)

This course is a great way for busy people to learn to meditate.

In the same way a hybrid car combines gas and electric power, the hybrid meditation course combines two different modes of teaching. You get a series of 4 weekly live teaching sessions combined with an accessible, high-quality, self-paced online instructional program. So you get the personal touch of live teaching with the flexibility to learn on your own schedule. It’s a great way to learn and it can be easier to fit into your schedule.

"I liked that this type of mediation is a great fit for the type of work life we have now. I found the hybrid mix of live Zoom sessions and step-by-step online instruction to be a great way to learn. I also liked how James helped people in the group overcome the obstacles they were dealing with so that even the busiest of us can make meditation a habit. It sure worked for me!" – Jaoao Bizzari, Brazil

If you're ready to learn, I'm ready to teach.

– James Brown

ps: If you want to learn more about the FLOW approach to meditation and how it’s similar to Vedic Meditation you can attend a free intro session.


COURSE SCHEDULE
Live Sessions with James. Your choice of Tuesdays at 10:30am or Wednesdays at 5pm Pacific time.

  • Tuesday morning session: 10:30 - 11:45am Pacific time on January 24, 31, February 7, 14

  • Wednesday evening session - 5 - 6:15pm Pacific time on January 25, February 1, 8, 15

  • You're free to take whichever session works best with your schedule week to week. (Which means yes, you can flip-flop between sessions as needed.)

  • Sessions will be recorded in case you have to miss.

COURSE DETAILS

  • 4 live, 75-minute teaching sessions to answer all your question and personalize your learning.

  • 1-year access to the self-paced FLOW Meditation Online course, ($299 value) consisting of 12 high-quality video lessons that provide step-by-step instruction, plus a library of 35 short videos that help answer your questions.

  • Couples Ticket allows you to learn with a friend and save.

  • Free follow-up support program.

  • Small class sizes to allow for a more personalized experience.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to meditate easily and effectively, using a proper bija mantra, plus breath work, mindfulness and visualization techniques to enhance your experience.

  • The two big reasons why your mind is so busy, and how to deal with all those thoughts.

  • How to handle noise and other interruptions.

  • How to sit comfortably without straining to hold a position.

  • How meditation impacts the brain and body and allows stress to be released.

  • Practical tips and tricks to make meditation a daily habit.

  • The mental and physical benefits of regular practice.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • You've dabbled with different techniques and apps, but haven't found a way to make meditation stick.

  • You know meditation is good for you but are a total newbie.

  • You’re worried that your mind is too crazy to meditate…especially now.

  • You have an established practice but are interested in going deeper.

  • You think it would be fun to say "My meditation teacher is James Brown."

ONGOING SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE

  • 1-year access to the online course allows you to refresh your knowledge.

  • Free weekly group meditations / Q&A sessions

  • 16-week follow-up course with helpful tips and reminders

  • Private Facebook Group

  • Direct email support with your teacher

THE BENEFITS

  • Better sleep without pills.

  • More energy and clarity.

  • Less crazy brain chatter.

  • Reduced anxiety and worry.

  • Happier, healthier and more grounded.


YOUR COURSE FEE

FLOW Meditation is offered to small groups to ensure a quality learning experience. Discounts are also offered for couples and friends learning together (I learned with my wife and love when others do the same), and for full-time students with proof of enrollment. To see the options and secure your spot on the coming course please click the button to got to our Eventbrite Page.


“I took James’s FLOW Hybrid Course at a time when I was desperate for some relief from the ongoing anxiety and hyper-vigilance I was experiencing all day, every day. The very first meditation we did, I felt my body relax and the adrenaline stop. It was remarkable, and I loved the mix of live session with the online course. I honestly think James can teach literally anyone to meditate!”

— Laura DeSantis, Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist


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