what is vedic meditation?

vedic meditation is a simple, natural technique for accessing a deeply restful state of being, beyond thought. regular practice stabilizes a baseline of presence and flow in everyday life.

about the practice

  • the technique

    this is a simple, sound-based technique rooted in a 5,000-year-old tradition, practiced 20 minutes twice a day with eyes closed. the mind gently follows a subtle sound inward, settling to quieter levels until it transcends thought altogether. as the mind reaches inner silence, the body drops into deep rest—releasing accumulated stress and resetting the nervous system. with consistency, that inner stillness stabilizes as your baseline.

  • the experience

    transcending is commonly described as "the body feeling asleep while the mind stays aware." afterward, students describe being in flow—able to meet the moment with equanimity, no matter how noisy the mind was beforehand.

  • the nervous system

    everything we experience is shaped by the state of our nervous system. when the system is constantly activated, the mind recycles the same narratives, stalling our capacity to adapt. our thinking shapes our reality—but our thinking is a reflection of our state. vedic meditation lets the mind rest and experience a state shift into pure awareness, beyond thought.

  • the science

    modern neuroscience calls this state "non-sleep deep rest"—a hypometabolic, parasympathetic condition where the brain and body receive the deepest metabolic rest possible. because the mind stays aware rather than unconscious as in sleep, the body feels safe enough to fully unwind. research shows this state rapidly lowers stress chemistry, increases dopamine availability by 65%, and repairs the body at the cellular level.

  • the core chemistry

    • mood — restores serotonin balance, the chemistry of calm and contentment, so you feel steady even in activity.

    • motivation — raises dopamine and reconnects you to what matters, fostering intrinsic drive.

    • intuitive insight — strengthens alpha–theta coherence, the brainwave pattern behind creative insight and flow.

    • emotional stability — builds oxytocin and gaba, the chemistry of trust and relaxation, teaching the body calm as its default.

    • connection — oxytocin and serotonin deepen our sense of belonging and the quality of our relationships.

  • how it differs from other styles of meditation

    Unlike focused-attention, concentration, or contemplative methods that engage the mind with effort, Vedic Meditation is effortless by design. It's a self-transcending technique that works with the mind's innate tendency to move toward greater happiness. There's no controlling or focusing required—only allowing what's already natural. It's a science that works for even the busiest minds. In fact, most high-powered, creative people find the practice enhances rather than interrupts their thinking.

meet victoria

victoria larkins is a vedic meditation teacher and the founder of nowphoria. with over a decade in the yogic tradition and a background in somatic psychology and neuroscience, she guides people out of thought-based living and into presence—the state beneath the mind where clarity, coherence, and aligned action naturally arise.

victoria's story & background

  • Session 1 : The Technique

    Learn the technique & explore the yogic philosophy and science behind transcendence.

  • Session 2 : The Science

    Meditate together & connect about the mind body connection. We’ll look at the somatics and neuroscience of stress and rest & gain insight on how we reset our nervous system through this practice.

  • Session 3 : Integration

    Practice in community & understand the roadmap for ongoing practice. We explore how adaptability expands through the oscillation of rest + activity, states of consciousness, brainwaves, the flow state, creativity, intuition, and relationships.

  • Ongoing : Community

    After you learn Vedic Meditation, you’ll gain access to weekly group meditations, the ability to retake the course again monthly, and can join our whatsapp community portal with daily support for your practice and gatherings. Both the course and ongoing support are offered online or in Santa Monica, CA.

the measurable impact

regular practice establishes an inner stillness that lets us meet the ever-changing field of life—emotions, relationships, opportunities, the unknown—with more adaptability, creativity, and connection. in their first year, nowphoria students report:

  • 40% less stress, anxiety & reactivity

  • 75% more access to the flow state

  • 50% more creativity & problem-solving under pressure

  • 70% more self-worth

Dive into our 2025 data report

  • "The surge of creativity Vedic Meditation offers is quite fun. I feel a greater sense of flow, like I am in the right place at the right time. Opportunities are coming to me and I genuinely feel a knowingness that life is happening for me."

    - yana, 46

  • "I feel like I am actually following my passions since learning Vedic Meditation. I have so much confidence in myself that I will achieve what I want but am not in any hurry. I trust the universe has my back."

    - natasha, 25

  • "Having this practice over the years has given me this steady known as life changes to trust I am capable of adapting to life’s inevitable unknowns. The self trust and expanded sense of trust in all things keeps expanding. Every day I experience how much more I am capable of, simply by rewiring my brain and nervous system in practice to attract the life I desire."

    - rob, 52

ready to begin?

the first step is a conversation. book a free discovery call to see if vedic meditation is right for you.

  • "The fact that you can close your eyes and expand your nervous system’s capacity and then open your eyes and witness the way your external world reflects more opportunity is straight magic. Vedic Meditation allows me to rewire my brain and nervous system to attract the life that I want. Eternally grateful."

    - hilary, 46

  • "Words ultimately fall short to describe how much I love this practice of transcending. It is not hyperbolic to say I was reborn upon learning. A new way of being in the world quietly emerged, cast in joyful sunshine. Here I find deeper connection with myself and others, divine unity in the everyday, more flow, less resistance, less separation, unbounded creativity, equanimity navigating the complexities of life, gratitude for every breath, and an unshakeable knowingness that I am Love. The fog has been lifted."

    - dustin, 38

  • "I owe my life to this practice. Candidly was suicidal upon learning Vedic Meditation. I sort of said yes to it in the middle of a panic attack. I figured I had nothing to loose. I had hit rock bottom. The practice worked like nothing else to stabilize my brain chemistry and offer a safe method to shift my narratives. It truly helped me help myself climb out of depression and fear and into trusting and loving myself and life again."

    - vee, 34

  • "I think for someone who has had significant trauma in their life, the way the technique allows for the release of stored stress without having to re-experience what happened is a game changer. I feel so safe within myself and that is translating to feeling safe in the world."

    - Josh, 52

  • "This practice has shown me my essential nature which is usually just overshadowed by the activity of our mind. Transcending beyind my mind through this practice regularly allows me to actually live from my center and not get swayed. I'm in this for life!"

    - David, 45

  • "A lot has happened since I’ve learned Vedic Meditation. A lot of very tangible material things like leaving my job, leaving my home in LA, a whole lot of leaving and a whole lot of figuring out what making my own path looks like. But what has happened on an emotional level is much more significant. I learned to change the narrative. I learned to sit with those harder emotions and feel them but also watch them dissipate. I learned to not be controlled by emotions. Am I perfect? Absolutely not. But my awareness is much greater. My processing power is much greater. My zest for life is to infinity and beyond."

    - tash, 27

  • "There’s this sensation of relief I get after meditating, where it feels like my whole system just rebooted. Knowing I can have this feeling whenever is such a gift. Lately, I’ve also been realizing that I can access this state of calm in the midst of stress even when I haven’t had time to meditate that day. I remember from the course this being a sign of the integration of regular practice. It’s remarkable to feel my baseline shifting. Stoked to see how the practice keeps unfolding. "

    - tania, 50

  • "I took Victoria’s Vedic meditation class about six months ago. After just a couple months I really started to feel the impact. I’m more in flow, more connected to my intuition, and way more aware of how things line up when I’m present. I also love the community she’s built — the weekly group meditations and staying connected with like-minded people has been a big part of the experience."

    - Paul, 43

  • "I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in my twenties. Since learning Vedic Meditation, my system feels steadier—less inflammation, more energy, and deeper rest. I used to feel helpless in my condition. Now I feel like there’s something I can do, within myself, to regulate my system and maintain a level of health that my doctors said only medication could manage. Every day, I feel like I am learning just how intelligent my body and my mind actually are."

    - Tim, 37

  • "It’s absolutely crazy how essential this practice of Vedic Meditation is. My nervous system can be all over the shop one day and 20 minutes with my eyes shut I’m connected to that quiet space within/ the universe/ source. There really is a sound of silence."

    - dash, 35