The Sanskrit word ~ soma ~ means flow of consciousness. That which we put our attention ~ or soma ~ on will amplify or grow stronger in our awareness. The simple action of directing our awareness onto something will create more of it.

The more regularly we give the mind the experience of settling down and transcending thought, like we do when practicing Vedic meditation, we find our thoughts, speech and action spring forth from a place of deep inner wisdom that is unimpeded by stress. We discover that our consciousness knows no limitations.

Every thought we have has a ripple effect. On our state of mind, our body, our environment and those around us. A regular Vedic meditation practice allows us to gently return to a lightness in our mind and body and become a contributor of peace to the world around us.

When we learn Vedic meditation, we switch on the lights. Adding consciousness to the mind is like adding light to a dark room.