Exploring the Veda

Want to deepen your Vedic Meditation practice and expand your state of consciousness?

Exploring the Veda is for you if:

  • You’re enjoying your meditation practice and are wondering what’s next

  • You’re curious and like to explore new concepts

  • You sense there’s more to life than what you’re currently experiencing

  • You want to become fearless, capable and adaptable, no matter what

Exploring the Veda is a profound Vedic knowledge course originally recorded by my teacher, Maharishi Vyasanand Giri Thom Knoles. It examines all aspects of the Veda (an ancient body of universal knowledge) and how to apply Vedic knowledge to enhance your life. 

“Knowledge eliminates fear and gives us the capacity for effective action in life”

Thom Knoles

About the course

Exploring the Veda is facilitated by Sheryn in six instalments over 12-18 months.

Each instalment is held over a weekend from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon in a non-residential retreat setting. 

Together, we’ll listen to Thom’s profound knowledge and discuss the concepts as a group.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn advanced techniques only taught in this course to accelerate your practice and integrate this knowledge into your life.

We’ll also have fun! You’ll enjoy delicious food and chai and have time to make new connections with like-minded meditators. Many long-lasting friendships are often formed.

Topics covered include:

  • Correcting old habits of thinking

  • How to expand your state of consciousness

  • Understanding time and the role of evolution

  • How manifestation really works

  • Love and relationships

  • Developing fearlessness in an ever-changing world

Each instalment can be taken independently; there’s no commitment to take all six parts upfront. However, to complete the course, you’ll need to take each part sequentially, as each instalment naturally leads to the next.

“The main product of the course Exploring the Veda is that you begin to learn how the laws of Nature actually work.

You gradually become more and more of a Knower, someone who truly understands how the laws of Nature function, what those laws of Nature are, and how consciously to design happiness for yourself.”

Thom Knoles

Impressions from past participants

  • “If you’re able to take this course, do it. It’s such incredible knowledge that will transform the way you view the world, yourself and others. Beautiful. Uplifting. Nourishing. And an absolute treat! No better way to spend a weekend!”

  • “Exploring the Veda 1 had a significant impact on my life. I had no idea what it was going to be like and was somewhat nervous when I signed up. The course was fascinating and profound – it changed the entire way I viewed myself, life and the world around me. I immediately signed up for the next instalment and have now finished the series of six, having met great friends along the way throughout the courses.”

  • “I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for Exploring the Veda, but I knew it felt charming. I have learnt so much that I can put into practice in my day-to-day life and powerful techniques to help in many situations. I feel my meditation practice has been enhanced, and as a result, it's been transformational for me and many others who took the course.”

Upcoming course dates

Exploring the Veda will be held in person in Auckland, New Zealand, starting in March 2025.

  • Part 1: 21-23 March, 2025

  • Part 2: 16-18 May, 2025

  • Part 3: 15-17 August, 2025

  • Part 4: 17-19 October, 2025

  • Part 5: 20-22 February, 2026

  • Part 6: 1-3 May, 2026

Please get in touch to discuss options if one or more of these dates don’t align for you. 

Course investment: $690 per instalment or $90 to re-sit an instalment. Payment plans are available.
Please note: from 1 July 2025, the course fee for new students will increase to $800 per instalment.

This includes tuition, instruction in advanced techniques, course notes, follow-up support and catering.

FAQs

  • The Veda is a body of ancient, universal knowledge over 5000 years old. It’s the source of all yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. The knowledge has been preserved since ancient times in India but is universal in its nature and application to modern life. 

  • Thom Knoles is considered the pre-eminent authority on Vedic Meditation. He is the only Westerner to be inducted into the Shankaracharya tradition (where Vedic Meditation comes from) at the highest level and bestowed the title Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Maharishi Vyasanand Giri Maharaj. 

    Thom is an expert on the Veda, drawing out its true meaning and brilliantly applying the wisdom to modern-day life. His podcast, The Vedic Worldview, is listened to by over 1 million people worldwide, and he has personally taught over 40,000 people to meditate, having taught for over 50 years.

  • Think of Exploring the Veda as like attending a weekend retreat without the need to stay on-site.

    Each instalment is conducted over a weekend, typically around the following times:

    • Friday: 5:00 - 7:00pm

    • Saturday: 10.00 - 6.00pm

    • Sunday: 10.00 - 6.00pm

    Outside of these times, you’ll also practice an advanced meditation programme on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Exploring the Veda will be held in Mount Roskill, Auckland, in my sunny, tranquil teaching spot. 

  • To take Exploring the Veda, you will need to have learnt Vedic Meditation from a qualified teacher and learnt the advanced technique of rounding.

    If you would like to join the course but haven’t yet learnt Vedic Meditation or rounding, please get in touch to make arrangements to learn. 

  • Completion of Exploring the Veda is a prerequisite to initiator training by Thom Knoles. If you’re interested in becoming a Vedic Meditation teacher, I’d be delighted to help you complete the required prerequisites. Please reach out for more information.