Vedic Meditation
with David Giles
with David Giles
David Giles MA (Oxon), BFA
David has been practising Vedic Meditation since 1997. He was taught by one of the world’s foremost experts
in Vedic Meditation and the study of consciousness, Dr Thom Knoles.
David was then chosen by Dr Knoles to be trained as a teacher and acted as a meditation guide for a number
of years before beginning a formal course of study that involved over 80 hours of lectures in the wisdom of
the Veda (the ancient body of knowledge that describes yoga, ayurveda and meditation). With this course
completed, David went to the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona for the most intensive training over three months
and, again under the direct tutelage of Dr Knoles, completed the training to teach Vedic Meditation.
Previously, David worked for over twenty years in film and television, as a writer and producer of feature films
and TV series. He also ran acting workshops across Australia and Canada, in Singapore and in England.
David was very lucky to receive his education at the world famous Westminster School in London, and then
achieved an MA from Oriel College at the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia
University in Montreal. Whenever his teaching schedule permits, he continues to write & direct films and coach
actors, giving lectures on writing and acting at schools and universities around the world.
David has been practising Vedic Meditation since 1997. He was taught by one of the world’s foremost experts
in Vedic Meditation and the study of consciousness, Dr Thom Knoles.
David was then chosen by Dr Knoles to be trained as a teacher and acted as a meditation guide for a number
of years before beginning a formal course of study that involved over 80 hours of lectures in the wisdom of
the Veda (the ancient body of knowledge that describes yoga, ayurveda and meditation). With this course
completed, David went to the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona for the most intensive training over three months
and, again under the direct tutelage of Dr Knoles, completed the training to teach Vedic Meditation.
Previously, David worked for over twenty years in film and television, as a writer and producer of feature films
and TV series. He also ran acting workshops across Australia and Canada, in Singapore and in England.
David was very lucky to receive his education at the world famous Westminster School in London, and then
achieved an MA from Oriel College at the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia
University in Montreal. Whenever his teaching schedule permits, he continues to write & direct films and coach
actors, giving lectures on writing and acting at schools and universities around the world.
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“Qualifying as a Vedic Meditation teacher was the most demanding
experience of my whole education - and I’d do it again in a
heartbeat! Teaching meditation, passing on this practical, reliable
and wonderfully simple technique is the greatest privilege. The fact
that the students benefit so much - well, as teachers we are so lucky
to witness people freeing themselves from the binding effects of
stress, and rediscovering what it is to be themselves again: less
reactive and more responsive; calmer yet more alert; often still busy,
but peaceful on the inside. It really is a wonderful thing to see.”
David Giles
experience of my whole education - and I’d do it again in a
heartbeat! Teaching meditation, passing on this practical, reliable
and wonderfully simple technique is the greatest privilege. The fact
that the students benefit so much - well, as teachers we are so lucky
to witness people freeing themselves from the binding effects of
stress, and rediscovering what it is to be themselves again: less
reactive and more responsive; calmer yet more alert; often still busy,
but peaceful on the inside. It really is a wonderful thing to see.”
David Giles
| David teaches at the Health Sanctuary in Bondi, and in rooms on Queen St Woollahra and at Infinite Health Chiropractic in Randwick as well as in people's homes and workplaces across Sydney, especially the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and the City. Contact us for details and come to a free introductory talk, 8pm every Wednesday in Bondi. Click here for directions. |
| Whilst David is not a member of any organisation associated with meditation, he is very happy to recommend other teachers of Vedic Meditation in Australia and around the world who have been trained to the same standard and offer the same teaching. |
AUSTRALIA
Limor Babai, Double Bay, NSW, Australia www.doublebaymeditation.com.au
Tim Brown, Paddington, NSW, Australia www.timbrownmeditation.com
Kay Dyson, Melbourne, Vic, Australia kaydyson@optusnet.com.au
Gary Gorrow, Paddington and Avalon NSW, Australia www.thesubtlescience.com
Peter Johnston, Northern Beaches, NSW www.ultimatemeditation.com.au
Tim Mitchell, East Coast Australia, NSW & SE Qld www.meditationwithtim.com
Penny Price, Perth, WA, Australia penelopej2000@yahoo.com
UNITED KINGDOM
Lis Cancio, Shepherd's Bush, London, UK www.thehappinesscentre.com/courses/vedicmeditation.htm
Marie-Emma Clough, Beckenham, Kent, UK www.benefitfrommeditation.com
Jillan Lavender & Michael Miller, Notting Hill, London, UK www.londonmeditationcentre.com
USA
Christian Bevacqua, Venice, California, USA www.greentreemeditation.com
Angela Dugas, Los Angeles, California, USA www.theunboundedmind.com
Amely Greeven, Los Angeles, California, USA www.amelygreeven.blogspot.com
Jeff Kober, Los Angeles, California, USA www.jeffkobermeditation.com
Light, Los Angeles, California, USA www.akalight.com
Paula Newman, Los Angeles, California, USA www.awaremeditation.com
Limor Babai, Double Bay, NSW, Australia www.doublebaymeditation.com.au
Tim Brown, Paddington, NSW, Australia www.timbrownmeditation.com
Kay Dyson, Melbourne, Vic, Australia kaydyson@optusnet.com.au
Gary Gorrow, Paddington and Avalon NSW, Australia www.thesubtlescience.com
Peter Johnston, Northern Beaches, NSW www.ultimatemeditation.com.au
Tim Mitchell, East Coast Australia, NSW & SE Qld www.meditationwithtim.com
Penny Price, Perth, WA, Australia penelopej2000@yahoo.com
UNITED KINGDOM
Lis Cancio, Shepherd's Bush, London, UK www.thehappinesscentre.com/courses/vedicmeditation.htm
Marie-Emma Clough, Beckenham, Kent, UK www.benefitfrommeditation.com
Jillan Lavender & Michael Miller, Notting Hill, London, UK www.londonmeditationcentre.com
USA
Christian Bevacqua, Venice, California, USA www.greentreemeditation.com
Angela Dugas, Los Angeles, California, USA www.theunboundedmind.com
Amely Greeven, Los Angeles, California, USA www.amelygreeven.blogspot.com
Jeff Kober, Los Angeles, California, USA www.jeffkobermeditation.com
Light, Los Angeles, California, USA www.akalight.com
Paula Newman, Los Angeles, California, USA www.awaremeditation.com
About The Teacher
In mid-2009, a very helpful resource has been launched by colleagues in the USA.
www.vedicnetwork.com is a website full of information about teachers, classes and people who
have an interest in meditation and its benefits.
www.vedicnetwork.com is a website full of information about teachers, classes and people who
have an interest in meditation and its benefits.
Other recommended practitioners in the general field of well-being in Sydney
Vesna Aleksic - Vesna is an excellent chiropractor with a very tranquil centre in Randwick.
www.infinitehealthchiro.com.au
Emily Yates - Naturopath and the clinic manager at The Health Sanctuary. www.healthsanctuary.com.au
Melanie Yeoh - Mel is a highly trained therapeutic massage therapist. She very generously offers any new
meditator learning with me discount on massage treatments. www.sydneyremedialmassage.com.au
www.infinitehealthchiro.com.au
Emily Yates - Naturopath and the clinic manager at The Health Sanctuary. www.healthsanctuary.com.au
Melanie Yeoh - Mel is a highly trained therapeutic massage therapist. She very generously offers any new
meditator learning with me discount on massage treatments. www.sydneyremedialmassage.com.au
