Advance
your Practice

As a Vedic Meditator, you can continue to grow your practice through group meditations, advanced courses, rounding retreats, and one-on-one mentoring.

Group Meditation

Group Meditation is one of the most meaningful and supportive aspects of being a Vedic Meditator. While the practice itself is beautifully self-sufficient, gathering weekly strengthens consistency, refines your understanding of the technique, and deepens your experience. Each session begins with a brief refresher on the technique to clarify the mechanics of meditation as your practice evolves, followed by time to meditate together — creating a subtle yet powerful collective effect, whether online or in person. The discussion that follows allows space for questions, shared experiences, and insights that often illuminate your own practice in new ways. These sessions are included after your four-day course and are designed to support you as your practice continues to grow — bringing together both structure and community.

Info: Offered online and in person · 60 minutes
Exchange: Free
Pre-requisites: Open to anyone who has completed the Vedic Meditation Course with Emily or another qualified teacher.
Learn More

Rounding

Rounding is a deeply nourishing extension of your meditation practice, combining gentle asanas (yoga poses), pranayama (breathing technique), and Vedic Meditation into a sequence designed to release accumulated stress and prepare the system for profound rest. The movement and breath work open the body and mind, allowing deeper layers of stored tension to dissolve and creating space for a more subtle experience of consciousness. Accessible and welcoming to all, with no prior yoga experience needed, the practice is simple, grounded, and supportive — even if you don’t consider yourself “a yoga person.” Rounding is especially powerful during times of fatigue, travel, or added demands, offering an added layer of restoration and clarity. Once learned, it becomes a tool you can return to whenever you feel called to deepen your experience, helping meditation work more effortlessly and effectively through you.

Info: Two hours of in-person guidance and practice
Exchange: $108 group session, inquire for private pricing,
Pre-requisites: Vedic Meditation Course with Emily or another qualified teacher.
Learn More

Advanced Knowledge Courses

The Advanced Knowledge Courses — Exploring the Veda and Mastering the Siddhis — offer a profound expansion beyond your twice-daily meditation practice. Developed and taught by Thom Knoles and facilitated by Emily, these programs reveal deeper layers of Vedic wisdom while supporting its integration into daily life. In an intimate non-residential retreat style setting, participants listen to Thom’s recorded teachings and gather for thoughtful discussion and shared inquiry, cultivating genuine community alongside expanded understanding. Exploring the Veda illuminates the laws of nature, love and relationships, an exploration of time and so much more, while Mastering the Siddhis offers an experiential immersion into The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the mechanics of consciousness. For those who feel called to go further, these courses provide a powerful and natural next step.

Info: Long Weekend Courses
Exchange: $900 Exploring the Veda
$1250 Mastering the Siddhis
Pre-requisites: Vedic Meditation Course
Learn More

Advanced Techniques

Advanced Techniques are designed for meditators who have practiced consistently, twice daily, for at least one year and feel ready to expand upon their experience. Taught in a private session format, these techniques refine subtle awareness and encourage the mind to settle into the most creative and expansive layers of meditation. As your practice evolves, Advanced Techniques support the expansion of consciousness, enhance creativity, and cultivate greater clarity and insight — allowing the subtle awareness discovered in meditation to carry into daily life. If you feel ready to explore this next stage of your practice, please reach out for additional details and next steps.

Info: 60 minutes in-person + additional check-in
Exchange: $700
Pre-requisites: 4-day Vedic Meditation Course and a consistent daily practice for at least 1 year.
Learn More

Private Mentorship

Private Mentorship offers a dedicated and supportive space to deepen your meditation practice and personal growth. In one-on-one sessions, you are invited to explore what’s present — whether that’s navigating change, moving through obstacles, or stepping into new possibilities. With thoughtful guidance and steady reflection, these sessions help clarify what’s unfolding in your inner and outer life, strengthening the connection between your practice and the way you live.Each mentorship is uniquely tailored, meeting you where you are while supporting forward movement. This is a space for honest conversation, refined understanding, and meaningful transformation — fostering greater clarity, resilience, and alignment in both your meditation and your everyday life.
Info: In-person + Online, 60 minutes
Exchange: $180
Pre-requisites: 4-day Vedic Meditation Course
Learn More

Rounding Retreat

Come away on a Rounding Retreat to deepen your practice, release stress, and experience profound inner quiet. Enjoy dedicated time for meditation, nourishing meals, rest, and learning in a beautiful setting with a supportive community. As your body unwinds and your mind settles, clarity and expansion naturally unfold, leaving you refreshed, inspired, and ready to return to daily life.

Info: Hudson Valley with Emily McCarthy and Susan Chen
Exchange: Ask about our early bird special.
Pre-requisites: 4-day Vedic Meditation Course.
Discover the next Rounding Retreat

Words from the Students

“Learning Vedic Meditation with Emily has been a gift that keeps on giving. She's such a warm, welcoming, kind, and compassionate teacher."

Toronto, Canada

“I can say with a full heart that learning with Emily was one of the best decisions I have ever made. To find stability in a practice such as Vedic Meditation is simply a gift. To find a teacher like Emily, is a treasure."

Miami, USA

"When Emily sits with you and walks you through the process, it becomes clear that teaching meditation truly lights her up. What a generous teacher! This is an experience I get to reap the rewards of everyday."

Toronto, Canada

"Emily has such a warm and sparkling personality. She has a calming presence and is a wonderful teacher. I would recommend Emily to everyone who would like to enjoy the benefits of meditation."

Southport, CT, USA
Designed and Developed with love by  Innerlight.digital
Emily McCarthy | 2026 | All Rights Reserved ©