Can’t Meditate? Try This!

Many find traditional meditation challenging, plagued by busy minds and perceived failures. Nico Dimattina introduces us to Vedic Meditation, an effortless technique that utilises mantra repetition to achieve deep relaxation and heightened awareness, emphasising the importance of skilled guidance and community support.

Meditation can be simple, effortless, and deeply rewarding—with the right guidance, technique, and community support.
However, many of us unknowingly limit ourselves with certain beliefs:
● My mind is too busy.
● It’s impossible to stop thinking.
● I struggle to focus.
● I can’t meditate.
Does this sound familiar?
Many people struggle with meditation because they expect to experience a perfected state of deep relaxation every time they sit down to meditate. This expectation, however, is counterproductive. The essence of meditation is letting go of expectations and simply allowing what naturally unfolds.
Additionally, many beginners attempt meditation alone—through self-teaching, apps, or YouTube tutorials. While these can be quick, accessible ways to start, they often fail to provide the depth and transformation people seek. The missing piece? The energetic transmission of an experienced teacher.
Having expert guidance allows for personalized feedback, deeper understanding, and a mentor who embodies the core teachings. Can you truly expect to master meditation without the support of a skilled teacher?
Every high achiever in history has had great mentors—so why should meditation be any different?

A Simple & Effortless Solution
Thankfully, there’s an easy and highly effective technique that can help you break through to deeper states of meditation and sustain a consistent daily practice. It doesn’t require focus or concentration—a relief in today’s world of short attention spans.
The technique is called Vedic Meditation, and the key to its power lies in effortlessness and non-attachment.

What Is Vedic Meditation?
Vedic Meditation is a simple, 20-minute practice that uses the effortless repetition of a mantra (a short syllable or sound) to calm the nervous system, quiet the thinking mind, and bring the entire mind-body into a state of deep rest.
The word transcend means to go beyond, and this transcendence-based technique allows you to move beyond the noise of your busy mind—where fear, stress, and limiting beliefs reside—and access a deeper state of stillness and awareness.
As Deepak Chopra describes it, this is a “super-conscious” state—a level of awareness where you feel:
● Grounded and unshaken by life’s stressors
● Centered, peaceful, and deeply creative
● Connected to your innate wisdom and intuition
● Confident and compassionate in your communication

Why High Achievers Swear by Vedic Meditation
Vedic Meditation is ideal for busy professionals, leaders, and high performers who want to maximize impact, maintain peak performance, and cultivate holistic success in their careers, health, and relationships.
It’s no surprise that Oprah Winfrey, Hugh Jackman, Ray Dalio, Gabby Bernstein, Jerry Seinfeld, and Arianna Huffington all practice this technique and credit it as a key part of their continued success.

The Science Behind It
Research studies show that regular practice of Vedic Meditation:
● Increases life force energy & vitality
● Supports the anti-aging process by regenerating telomeres on our DNA strands
● Enhances cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity
● Strengthens self-control, discipline, and focus
These benefits help you stay in peak flow state more often, optimizing both performance and well-being.

Meditation That Fits Into Your Life
The best part?
This super-conscious state is accessible to anyone—with just a 20-minute daily commitment. All you need is:

1. A skilled teacher to guide and support you
2. An effective technique rooted in tradition and science
3. A supportive community to keep you accountable

Nico and the global Vedic Meditation teacher community are here to help you on this journey. Get ready to experience the profound benefits that await.

Nico is a Vedic Meditation Teacher, Mindset Mastery Mentor & Speaker, based in Byron Bay, Australia. He empowers his partners with tools and techniques that enable them to drive their own personal development and harness their full potential. Nico runs monthly Vedic Meditation courses both in-person as well as virtually via LIVE Zoom so connect with him to enroll in his next course. You can also book Nico for your next corporate wellbeing workshop to motivate your team. Stay up to date with Nico on Instagram right here @nicodimattina or visit his website or email him at nico@nicodimattina.com.

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