In my past, I often spent a lot of time and energy thinking about things that had already happened, or worrying about what might happen in the future. This habit caused a great deal of anxiety in my life. I struggled to fully enjoy the present moment and all the happiness it had to offer—until I found Vedic Meditation.

Discovering and practicing Vedic Meditation changed both my personal and professional life in profound ways. The benefits I experienced through my own practice inspired me to want to share this technique with others. I made the life-changing decision to pause my career and personal life and travel to Rishikesh, India, at the base of the beautiful Himalayan mountains. I spent three months training to become a Vedic Meditation teacher under the guidance and knowledge of my teacher, Thom Knoles—Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Maharishi Vyasanand Giri Maharaj.

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Health and wellness have always played an important role in my life. For the past 23 years, I have worked as an elementary school Physical Education teacher in the Chicagoland area. I have a wonderful wife and daughter and I love to travel, ballroom dance with my wife, practice Improv comedy and sing in our family rock band.