When we rely on people, things, or situations to make us happy, we give control of our happiness to those things.
Vedic Meditation is a simple mental technique shown to sustainably increase happiness from within.
Own your happiness.
There are two types of happiness…
a) Object-referral happiness is the happiness we feel when we acquire stuff, receive praise, or get our way. It’s determined by the ever-changing world of events, circumstances and opinions.
When we rely on these things to make us happy, we’re giving away all of our power and allowing the entire world to control us—like a flag waving in the breeze, subject to whichever direction the wind blows.
Happiness based on external circumstances is like icing on the cake.
b) Self-referral or baseline happiness is what you feel like on the inside. By definition, this feeling is in reference only to self, irrespective of the world around us, and can’t be undermined by changes in circumstances, events, or opinions.
When we’re established in baseline happiness, we are the entire flagpole, planted firmly in the soil of our immutable inner bliss, steadfast in the face of the winds of life and impervious to their changing directions.
Baseline happiness is the cake—the rest is just icing.
*Vedic Meditation has been shown to permanently stabilize baseline happiness. Learn more about the science.
The Mission
Raise baseline happiness levels within the music community through teaching meditation.
Meditation that works. Concentration not required.
Unlike other meditation techniques which require focus and concentration, VM works with the natural rhythms of the mind, so it’s easy and effortless for everyone—even those who think they “can’t meditate.”
Vedic Meditation is practiced sitting comfortably while mentally thinking a personalized mantra in the same easy and effortless way we think thoughts.
Passed down for more than 5,000 years through an oral tradition of masters and assigned by teachers trained for thousands of hours, the correct mantra will be more charming to the mind than any thought, allowing the mind to transcend thoughts and quiet down into a deeply delightful supreme state of inner contentedness.
As the mind calms, the body follows, relaxing into a profound rest shown to be 2-5x deeper than sleep, dissolving deeply held stress and rebalancing natural happiness chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins—paving the way for happiness from within.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the world-famous meditation guru known for inspiring The Beatles’ White Album, predicted that just 1% of a population practicing would produce measurable improvements in quality of life for the whole population. This is called The Maharishi Effect.
His hypothesis has been validated in dozens of small communities around the world.
Why not the music industry?
The Problem
The music industry is suffering disproportionately to other industries, with levels of anxiety, depression, stress and suicide 50-66% higher in our industry and worsening every year.
BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Resident Advisor, Dazed, Mixmag, Billboard, and more have covered this disturbing trend heavily.
50%
of musicians reported feeling down, depressed or hopeless at least several days in the last two weeks, compared to less than 25% of the adult population.
Source: Princeton Survey Research Center’s Music Industry Research Association (MIRA) Survey of Musicians
Let’s do something about it.
Mental health is the most urgent issue facing our industry today.
Change in the world starts with change within.
Change in our industry starts with change in our organization.
Increasing baseline happiness, creativity and productivity in ourselves, in our organizations, in our communities, and in our industry, starts with you.
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Step 1) Connect with one of our expert teachers for a free talk and Q&A, demystifying meditation, explaining how it works, and answering questions. Talks can be held in person or over Zoom and range from 20-45 min.
Step 2) Join a four-day course in person for 90 minutes each day and become self-sufficient in the technique for life.
>> Contact your BHP teacher to arrange.
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STEP 1) Hold a free group talk + Q&A with one of our expert teachers, demystifying meditation, explaining how it works, and answering questions. Talks can be held in person or over Zoom and range from 20-45min.
STEP 2) Host a four-day course for your team, group, label, agency, etc. in person at your headquarters or home for 90 minutes each day and become self-sufficient in the technique for life.
OPTIONAL: Pledge a fixed amount to cover training for your whole organization or match contributions from each person or artist on your team who wishes to learn.
>> Contact your BHP teacher to arrange.
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Share this link with your partners, friends, colleagues, artists, etc. or anyone you feel could benefit.
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Pledge a fixed amount toward scholarships for artists and other potential students with financial difficulties.
>> Contact your BHP teacher to arrange.
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Happy is the new rich. By getting at least 1% of your organization trained, you’ll join the ranks of The New 1%, the database of music industry organizations prioritizing mental health among their members.
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Expert teachers who know music.
BHP teachers are trained 3,000+ hours by Dr. Thom Knoles, known in India as Maharishi Vyasanand Sarasvati—neuroscientist, master meditation teacher, advisor to visionary executives and U.S. presidents, and successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the world-famous guru known for inspiring The Beatles’ White Album.
As current and former artists and executives, BHP teachers have an intimate and unique understanding of musicians and the music community as a whole. They are also among a very elite group of teachers worldwide with the blessing of Maharaji Swami Kailashanand Giri, the undisputed and preeminent Master of all the Masters of India.
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Barron Hanson
Creator of Be Here Nowra, a community happiness project based on The Maharishi Effect, and Co-Founder / Vibe Director at CONVICTS, a leading digital media brand and creative studio creating a better world through original storytelling. Barron is driven by his desire to promote a positive voice in culture and bring people together in meaningful ways.
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Blaise DeAngelo
Former DJ & label executive who has performed at events like Boiler Room and Ultra Music Festival and been named to the Billboard Dance Power Players for his efforts as former GM of OWSLA. His work to heal the industry has been covered by GQ, Mixmag, Billboard and more through his Art of Areté retreat at the International Music Summit in Ibiza.
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Matt Handley
One half of hitmaking DJ duo Yolanda Be Cool and Co-Founder / A&R Director of visionary indie label Sweat It Out, launching pad to artists such as RÜFUS DU SOL, Purple Disco Machine, Dom Dolla, and many others. Matt believes Vedic Meditation can heal the world and is excited to play his part.
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Brea Collier
Spending several years supporting artists, musicians, performers and staff as a bodyworker on multiple worldwide tours, Brea uniquely understands the demands of the music and touring industry. She loves nothing more than equipping others with the tools to enjoy more and suffer less.
Introducing
The New 1%
Health is the new wealth. Happy is the new rich.
Demonstrate your commitment to the welfare of your team by getting at least 1% trained in meditation and becoming a member of The New 1%.
Display The New 1% badge on your public channels. It’s like a stamp of accreditation for the most important aspect of life there is.
Members can take advantage of industry-focused group meditations, a community forum, events and meetups, and more.