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Why We All Need a Daily Reset on Frank Lipman
If you live a ‘normal’ life you will experience stress and fatigue. The nature of modern living guarantees it. The crucial question is not how to avoid or manage stress. It’s how quickly can you reset and recover? In my latest article for Frank Lipman MD, I answer these key questions: How do you give the nervous system the best possible chance to recover and reset? What tools and techniques are going to give you the greatest return on your investment of time and energy?
Jillian speaks at the Do Lectures
“Give the talk you’ve never given before.” This was the instruction from the team at Do Lectures. Five days before ‘Do Lectures’, I’d been asked to be one of the speakers at this amazing 4 day gathering of change-makers that happens every year in the wild west of Wales. As a Vedic Meditation teacher, I talk a lot about meditation – and yet much less about me and how it has impacted my life.
Speaking at the Joe Wicks Festival, July 2025
What a brilliant day speaking at the Joe Wicks Fesitval at the beautful Kew Gardens in London. Our talk at the ReTreat Tent on Vedic Meditation came at the perfect time in the afternoon when everyone needed a rest and reset after their workouts that morning. We loved seeing everyone and taking a moment to delve into the science behind meditation and share how powerful this simple technique is for the body and mind.
Music & Meditation charity night with Bon Vvnt, June 2025
We had the pleasure of hosting a Music and Meditation night in London with our dear friends Rich Jacques and Thomas Hein (together they form Bon Vvnt), over in the UK on their European tour debuting their first album together. Meditating before listening to their beautiful music was super special and everyone in the room could feel it. Rich and Thomas both loved the good vibes it brought them on stage as they performed their new music for the first time. It was also a particularly special evening as the event was dedicated to raising money for a charity very close to our hearts, Frontline19. I met Claire, their founder, through our work with the Do Lectures. I was blown away by the incredible work the organisation is doing to support frontline workers with their mental health.
Celebrating the London launch of Do Reset, April 2025
Wow. What an amazing evening celebrating the launch of my book, "Do Reset: Meditate. Move beyond thinking. Find clarity" at the stunning Pace Gallery in London. So special to gather with students, family, friends and many supporters, including the team at Do Books. I wrote Do Reset to explain how meditation is one of the most powerful tools to rebalance your system; to get past the noise, arrive at a state of inner mental quiet and tap into a virtually unlimited reservoir of energy and creative potential. Because meditation isn't about detaching from life. It's about becoming more dynamic and engaged in the world around you.
Celebrating the New York launch of Do Reset, April 2025
Such a wonderful night celebrating the release of my book Do Reset in New York with our New York Meditation Center students, friends and colleagues, hosted by the amazing Betsy Morgan. I loved visiting New York after several years away; catching up with old and new faces, and sharing the excitement of my second book was a special moment.
How Vedic Meditation Changes Your Brain on Frank Lipman
In my latest article for Frank Lipman MD, I explore how Vedic Meditation profoundly changes your brain – drawing on an extract from my book "Do Reset: Meditate. Move beyond thinking. Find clarity." Imagine you’re standing on the rocky shore, looking down into the water below. The surface of the ocean is churned up, covered in whitecaps whipped up by the wind. You dive into the water and, as you cut through the waves, immediately things begin to settle. As you descend further it becomes progressively quieter and more peaceful until you touch the floor of the ocean itself. A stillness surrounds you. This analogy is useful to help us understand the different layers of your mind. Like the ocean, the conscious, surface layers of the mind are busy and active. The deeper levels are progressively more subtle and refined, until you reach the baseline of the mind — pure, inner, serene quiet.
Jillian on the Good Food Podcast with Samuel Goldsmith
In this enlightening episode of the Good Food podcast host Samuel Goldsmith sits down with renowned meditation expert and author Jillian Lavender. Dive deep into the world of Vedic meditation and explore how this ancient practice can transform not only your mental well-being but also your relationship with food. Jillian shares her personal experiences, scientific insights, and practical advice on integrating meditation into a busy lifestyle. Discover how meditation can improve digestion, influence better dietary choices, and help you achieve a balanced state of mind and body. Whether you’re a long-time practitioner or new to the concept, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for everyone looking to enhance their overall health. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges the gap between mindfulness and mindful eating.
Meditation for a Better Second Half with Liz Earle
I was chatting with one of my students the other day about Liz Earle's brilliant new bestseller, “A Better Second Half”. This is such a comprehensive and easy-to-read book in which Liz draws down on her experience across so many areas, from eating, exercise, gut health, supplements and more. In the section “Protecting the Brain”, Liz talks about the importance of meditation in allowing the brain to rest and recharge. It’s been a joy working with Liz on refining her own daily Vedic Meditation practice and I’m thrilled she’s included this in her book. Thanks Liz for highlighting us as your recommended place to learn to meditate. And huge congratulations on hitting the bestseller lists. So very well deserved. If you’d like to hear more, check out my interview with Liz on her podcast, The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show.
Author Interview with Jillian
“More and more people know about meditation, which is fantastic. But with that comes confusion. The thing I hear time and again, ‘oh, I couldn’t do that. I couldn’t sit down and stop thinking. I couldn’t shut down the thoughts. My mind is crazy busy.’ And in fact, that’s not what we want to do when we meditate, control the thoughts. Another myth is that ‘I don’t have time to meditate.’ What I found when I started meditating, 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the late afternoon, was that I actually had more time. I was more productive and was able to let go of things that shouldn’t have been on my to do list. Meditation really changed my relationship to time.” I recently sat down with our New York Meditation student, New York-based writer Elena Bowes. We discussed why I wrote my book, “Why Meditate? Because it Works” and the most common Meditation Myths that Michael and I hear from those who want to learn. We also discussed how Vedic Meditation helps you stay youthful…
JILLIAN'S 20 YEAR TEACHING ANNIVERSARY, MARCH 2023
"Twenty years ago, I graduated as a teacher of Vedic Meditation. This was the culmination of many years of meditating and more than a year of one-on-one study involving hundreds of hours of extended, deep meditation. As I left my haven in the mountains of Arizona to begin a new career, I took a massive leap into the unknown. The diversity of people I meet continues to inspire me – the appeal of this ancient technique of transcending thought is universal. And the power of this wisdom to bring truly positive change continues to motivate me. There is no teacher without students. It is a privilege to teach and I am so very grateful to everyone who has placed their trust in me to teach them this profound knowledge." - Jillian
WHY MEDITATE? ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, JULY 2022
"It's one year since my book, Why Meditate? Because it Works was released. It's been an incredible year. I've loved bringing this knowledge out into the world in this format. Thank you to everyone who has bought the book and messaged me saying how much you've enjoyed it. That means everything to me. And thank you to those who have showcased the book and brought it to wider audiences. From being featured in The Times to The Guardian , How To Academy and more, it's been amazing to see how eager people are to learn more about the life-changing benefits of meditation." – Jillian
MEDITATOR'S ROUNDING RETREAT IN DEVON, JUNE 2022
A beautiful weekend retreat in the sunshine with a big group of London and New York Meditation Centre students at the stunning Dartington Trust in Devon. Students travelled from NYC, Sweden, the Isle of Wight, and more. Four days of incredibly deep rest, purification and rejuvenation. Nourishing food, new connections, fascinating knowledge, spectacular nature and time away from screens.
LONDON MEDITATION CENTRE x ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS , MAY 2022
Jillian and Michael hosted a wonderful evening at the South Kensington Club with their good friends at the world-class resort, Ananada in the Himalayas. They discussed the transformational benefits of Ayurveda and Vedic Meditation, with the Ananda's COO Mahesh Natarajan and their lead Ayurvedic consultant, Dr Mathew Anchery. Delicious Ayurvedic food was served by Ananda's head chef Diwaker Balodi.
MEDITATOR'S ROUNDING RETREAT IN SOMERSET, FEBRUARY 2022
In February 2022, Jillian and Michael led a group of their London Meditation Centre students on retreat at the beautiful 42 Acres Retreat centre in Somerset. Spending time immersed in nature, the students took a deep dive of their Vedic Meditation practice, for a weekend of profound rest, purification and rejuvination.
LEARN TO MEDITATE RETREAT, PORTUGAL JANUARY 2022
In January 2022, Jillian led an initimate retreat the stunning residence of Casa Fuzetta in the Portuguese fishing village of Olhão, on the Algarve coast. Over the course of five days, Jillian taught the life-changing technique of Vedic Meditation. There was an immersive programme of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation, and delicious food, yoga, massage treatments and exploration of the local area.
JILLIAN IN THE GUARDIAN, JANUARY 2022
Jillian speaks with the Guardian books editor Lisa Allardice, who learned to meditate in November 2021: "Jillian Lavender, a much-sought-after meditation teacher and author of a new book Why Meditate?, is on a mission to eliminate stress from people’s lives – not to manage it, or cope with, but to get rid of it. Altogether...."
JILLIAN AT HOW TO ACADEMY, JULY 2021
Jillian is one of the world’s most experienced and in-demand teachers for a modern and accessible explanation of what meditation is, and most importantly, what it will do for you. She has taught Vedic Meditation to thousands of people across the globe. In July 2021, Jillian joined How To Academy to share her much sought after wisdom. She busted common myths and explained the science and benefits of meditation in a clear and easy way. Weaving together real-life stories, she provided a foundation to truly understand meditation and inspire you to seek a practice of your own.
