Primordial Sound Meditation Courses

Discover a proven, powerful ancient meditation technique

"Meditation is not about forcing our mind to be quiet; rather it's a process to rediscover the quietness that is ever-present. Behind the screen of our internal dialogue is the silence of pure awareness-a silence that is not disturbed by thoughts of the past or concerns of the future," says best-selling author, physician, and pioneer of mind/body medicine, Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon, founders of the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California have revitalized an ancient meditation technique called Primordial Sound Meditation.  It's a simple, silent, mantra-based meditation technique that is offered in both a one-day format workshop and a two-day format workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona.

 About Primordial Sound Meditation

Primordial Sound Meditation is a healing practice that allows us to experience inner calm and deep relaxation. For thousands of years, people have used meditation to move beyond the mind's busy activity and emotional turbulence into profound peace and expanded awareness.

In the 21st century, the restful awareness we experience during meditation is more valuable than ever. The pace of life has accelerated, and every day we are bombarded with more information and stimulation than our ancestors encountered during entire lifetimes. Not surprisingly, the number of people suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic health problems is on the rise — and many are searching for peace of mind.

The most direct way to experience inner silence and well-being is meditation. As scientific research reveals, when you meditate, your breathing slows, blood pressure decreases, and stress hormone levels fall.

Primordial Sound Meditation isn't about forcing your mind to be quiet, but about experiencing the quiet that is already there. Even when your mind is filled with agitated thoughts, you still have access to the inner stillness and calm that always lies beneath the choppy surface of thought and emotion.

Even as your body is resting deeply in meditation, your mind is awake, though quiet. The term restful awareness captures the unique combination of physical relaxation and an alert yet quiet mind.

Primordial Sounds and Mantras

At The Chopra Center we offer instruction in Primordial Sound Meditation, a powerful meditation technique rooted in the Vedic tradition of India. Chopra Center co-founders Deepak Chopra and David Simon have revived this ancient practice of sound meditation and made it available in a format that is easy to learn.

When you learn Primordial Sound Meditation, you will receive a personal mantra. A mantra is a specific sound or vibration, which when repeated silently, helps you to enter deeper levels of awareness. A Sanskrit term that translates as "vehicle of the mind", a mantra truly is a vehicle that takes you into quieter, more peaceful levels of the mind.

The mantra you will receive is the vibration the universe was creating at the time and place of your birth, and it is calculated following Vedic mathematic formulas. When you silently repeat your mantra in meditation, it creates a vibration that helps you slip into the space between your thoughts, into the complete silence that is sometimes referred to as "the gap". Your mind is no longer caught up in its noisy internal chatter and is instead exposed to its own deepest nature: pure awareness.

As many studies show, a regular meditation practice offers numerous health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, and releasing stress and fatigue. In fact, meditating for half an hour provides more psychological rest than a full night's sleep. As you meditate on a regular basis, you will notice an increased sense of well-being as well as greater energy and creativity.

The cost of the meditation course:

$375 per person for a schedule group class

$250 for full-time students and seniors (65 and over); and children (ages 11-18)

$495 private classes for individuals

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The Primordial Sound Meditation course includes:

• Your personal mantra
• Personal Instruction
• Practice sessions
• Course materials
• In-depth education: how it works, benefits, history & selection process
• Understanding of the practical aspects: how to sit, where & when to meditate
• Integration of meditation into your daily routine
• Exploration of higher states of consciousness

A Sample Course Schedule:

Introduction to Meditation: You’ll discover the principles of meditation - how it works, and its benefits as well as the specific technique involved in Primordial Sound Meditation. We’ll discuss the history of the technique, and how individual mantras are chosen.  Additionally, you’ll learn effects of stress on our physiology, and how meditation counters the effects of stress.

Personal Meditation Instruction: At your appointed time, either in the morning or early afternoon, you’ll find out your personal mantra and how to use it properly.  Once you receive your mantra, you will be guided by Damian through the practice and then be invited to meditate for about half an hour on your own.

Verification of Practice: In this session, we'll explore the practical aspects of meditation - how to sit, where and when to meditate, and the types of experiences to expect, and what they mean.  you’ll have the experience of meditating in a group with other people, and you’ll learn how to create your own personal meditation practice.

Exploring Higher States of Consciousness:  In this final session of the course, you will meet again with your group to discuss the experiences that are possible as you continue with a regular practice of meditation.  You’ll learn about the 7 levels of consciousness available to human beings and learn about future programs to deepen your meditation practice.  There will be plenty of time to answer all of your questions.