Transform Your Life in Just 4 Days:

Learn Vedic Meditation

Taught in person in Brooklyn and across New York City by Maya Kumits, who was initiated by Thom Knoles.

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Are you tired of feeling:

  • overwhelmed
  • stressed
  • disconnected

Imagine having a powerful tool at your fingertips that could melt away anxiety, improve your sleep, and bring clarity to your busy mind - all in just 20 minutes, twice a day.

Welcome to Vedic Meditation with Maya – your gateway to a calmer, more focused, and happier you.

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What is
Vedic Meditation?

Vedic meditation is an effortless, natural form of meditation that's perfect for busy modern lives. If you can think thoughts, you can meditate.

There's no need to:

  • Quiet your mind
  • Focus or concentrate
  • Sit in uncomfortable poses

It's designed for people just like you – those with hectic schedules who want to accomplish more while feeling less stressed. Nothing about it depends on picturing anything, so it works just as well if you have aphantasia.

The Life-Changing Benefits of Vedic Meditation

Our students report transformative results, including:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Enhanced emotional stability
  • Increased creativity and intuition
  • Better overall health
  • Stronger relationships with self and others
  • A boosted immune system

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our students have to say:

“Really happy that the Spring Meditation opened in Soho! I took a great 4-day meditation class with Maya — she was really helpful, kind, and willing to answer any questions that I had during the course or after it. Meditation is now a regular part of my life. […] Definitely recommend it and will keep coming back!”
— Esther F., Vedic Meditation student
“Maya helped to guide our non-profit organization's members through a 30-minute meditation. She was calm, professional, and so kind to all of our members. She helped keep us engaged through teaching us about meditation practices as well as walk us through some techniques on how we could carry out our meditation post-class. I would highly recommend The Spring Meditation for group sessions, and definitely request Maya as an instructor!”
— Samantha B., Group meditation
“Absolutely happy that I took the course with Maya @ Spring Meditation. The studio is lovely and Maya is a fantastic teacher. She is patient, calm, accommodating and easy to learn from. I have been meditating every day since the course and feel better and better with each day. Thank you, Maya!”
— Katrina K., Vedic Meditation student
“[…] Maya is seriously one of the best I've had the honor of working with. Relatable, reliable and knowledgeable, the perfect combo! […]”
— DM J., Vedic Meditation student
“[…] This past weekend, I had the honor of exploring Veda 3 with Maya. She is without a doubt a knowledgeable, helpful and loving resource who aims to help people on their journey to acquire knowledge. She shared her wisdom, joy and kind-heartedness while guiding us through this portion of the Vedas. […]”
— Derrick Y., Vedic Meditation student

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Learn to Meditate
in Just 4 Days

Yes, you read that right. In just four short sessions, you'll go from a complete beginner to a self-sufficient, confident meditator. Here's how it works:

Day 1

Initiation into Vedic Meditation

  • 2-hour group session
  • Receive your personal mantra
  • Learn the basics of the technique

Day 2

Meditation + the Mind

  • 2-hour group session
  • Leverage the nature of the mind in effortless meditation
  • Refine your technique

Day 3

Meditation + the Body

  • 2-hour group session
  • Understand the physical benefits of meditation via the mind-body connection
  • Further improve your practice

Day 4

Meditation + Consciousness

  • 2-hour group session
  • Explore the deeper aspects of consciousness
  • Become a self-sufficient meditator

By the end of the course, you'll have both the practical experience and theoretical understanding to maintain a successful daily practice for life.

Where the Course Happens

The four-day course is taught in person, in Brooklyn and across New York City. There's no single classroom — courses run at the Gowanus studio, at a space in the city, or in your own home, whichever suits you and the people learning with you.

Small groups work well. If you'd like to learn with friends, colleagues, or family, that's often the easiest way to find four days everyone can commit to.

Gowanus studio

61a 9th Street, Suite 5
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Also teaching in

Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Prospect Heights, and the rest of brownstone Brooklyn — plus Manhattan on request.

Getting started

Course dates are arranged with you directly. Email maya@helloalignment.com or book a free discovery call.

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Why Choose Vedic Meditation?

  1. It's Easy: If you can think, you can meditate. No special skills required.
  2. It's Quick: Just 20 minutes, twice a day. Perfect for busy schedules.
  3. It's Effective: Experience deep rest and stress release from day one.
  4. It's Flexible: Meditate anywhere – at home, on the bus, or in a park.
  5. It's Life-Long: Learn once, benefit forever. No apps or ongoing fees needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I learn Vedic Meditation in Brooklyn?
Maya Kumits teaches the four-day Vedic Meditation course in Brooklyn and across New York City. Courses run in person at the Gowanus studio at 61a 9th Street, Suite 5, Brooklyn, NY 11215, at a space in the city, or in your own home — whichever suits the group. Get in touch to arrange a free discovery call.
Who is the teacher, and what lineage is this?
Maya Kumits was initiated by Thom Knoles and teaches Vedic Meditation in his lineage. She co-founded The Spring Meditation, a Vedic Meditation studio in Soho, New York City, and taught its four-day courses and group sessions there until the studio closed in October 2020. She now teaches independently from Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Is Vedic Meditation the same as Transcendental Meditation or mindfulness?
Vedic Meditation and Transcendental Meditation come from the same Vedic tradition and both use a personal mantra given by a teacher, taught over four consecutive days. Mindfulness is a different thing altogether: it asks you to watch your thoughts and stay present. Vedic Meditation asks nothing of your attention — the mantra does the work, which is why it suits people who have tried mindfulness and concluded they are bad at meditating.
Will I be able to meditate successfully?
Yes! If you can think thoughts, you can meditate. This technique is designed for everyone, even self-proclaimed "control freaks" or those who think they can't sit still.
Do I have to meditate twice a day, every day?
For optimal benefits, yes. But don't worry – we'll show you how to easily integrate it into your busy life.
How can I fit two 20-minute meditations into my schedule?
The time you spend meditating is returned through increased productivity. We'll work with you to find the perfect times in your day.
Do I need a quiet, special space to meditate?
Not at all! You can meditate anywhere you can sit comfortably – on a bus, in a park, or at your desk.
Do I have to be into yoga to do this?
Absolutely not. Vedic Meditation is separate from yoga and requires no physical flexibility or spiritual beliefs.

About Your Teacher: Maya Kumits

Maya Kumits was initiated by Thom Knoles and teaches Vedic Meditation in his lineage. She co-founded The Spring Meditation, a Vedic Meditation studio in Soho, New York City, where she taught the four-day course and led group sessions until the studio closed in October 2020. She now teaches independently from Gowanus, Brooklyn, alongside her Structural Integration practice.

Her students are mostly busy people who assumed meditation wasn't for them — the ones who can't sit still, can't stop thinking, or have tried mindfulness and quietly concluded they were bad at it. Vedic Meditation asks none of that of you, which is why it tends to stick.

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“I’ve seen Vedic Meditation change lives – including my own. I can’t wait to share this powerful tool with you and watch as it transforms your life too.”
— Maya

Don't wait another day to start your journey to a calmer, more focused, and happier you. Get in touch to schedule your free discovery call and take the first step towards mastering Vedic Meditation.

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