Vedic Meditation
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. He has recently directed a short
film, called 'Waiting For The Turning of the Earth', starring Australian icons, Barry Otto ('Strictly Ballroom') and
Anne Louise Lambert ('Picnic At Hanging Rock') which has appeared at prestigious film festivals. David has
also been nominated for an 'Aussie Oscar', the AACTA award, for the script of the film.  
“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 teaches at the Health Sanctuary in Bondi, and in Elizabeth Bay
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 Monday 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
About The Teacher
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.
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
Olivia Shurdova - an exceptional & gentle acupuncturist. www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/oliviashurdova/9171
Nil Pozcu - she is a very gifted hypnotherapist, helping with anxiety, insomnia and other disorders.  For chronic
insomniacs, David and Nil team up to offer maximum support. www.thesimpleconnection.com.au