About Us
Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller are the founders of New York Meditation Center and London Meditation Centre. They split their time between the two cities, teaching Vedic Meditation full-time.
Michael Miller
I first tried meditation at college in 1988. I found it fascinating, and continued to explore meditation, yoga, martial arts, and alternative therapies (alongside a career in business) for more than a decade.
In 2003 I was living in LA, managing the creative department of an entertainment magazine. It was exciting work, but I was starting to feel the impact of working (and playing!) hard.
Then a friend learned Vedic Meditation. I saw big changes in just a few weeks, so decided to try as well. Immediately I was less stressed, getting more done, and sleeping better. The benefits were so clear, I never went back!
After about a year, I had a conversation with my meditation teacher, who suggested I become a teacher myself. That led to another two years of study and several extended trips to India. In July of 2007, I undertook a three-month residential training program and began a full-time teaching career. In early 2008, Jillian and I founded London Meditation Centre and New York Meditation Center.
Since then I’ve spoken to more than 6,000 people about meditation, stress, creativity, neuroscience and peak performance. I’ve presented to tech companies, non-profits, law enforcement and businesses. And I’ve taught thousands of people to be self-sufficient meditators and get the same benefits that inspired me.
Jillian Lavender
I first tried meditation at college in 1988. I found it fascinating, and continued to explore meditation, yoga, martial arts, and alternative therapies (alongside a career in business) for more than a decade.
In 2003 I was living in LA, managing the creative department of an entertainment magazine. It was exciting work, but I was starting to feel the impact of working (and playing!) hard.
Then a friend learned Vedic Meditation. I saw big changes in just a few weeks, so decided to try as well. Immediately I was less stressed, getting more done, and sleeping better. The benefits were so clear, I never went back!
After about a year, I had a conversation with my meditation teacher, who suggested I become a teacher myself. That led to another two years of study and several extended trips to India. In July of 2007, I undertook a three-month residential training program and began a full-time teaching career. In early 2008, Jillian and I founded London Meditation Centre and New York Meditation Center.
Since then I’ve spoken to more than 6,000 people about meditation, stress, creativity, neuroscience and peak performance. I’ve presented to tech companies, non-profits, law enforcement and businesses. And I’ve taught thousands of people to be self-sufficient meditators and get the same benefits that inspired me.
Emma Rae
Michael taught me to meditate in 2013. At the time, I was working for a high-end wellness club in London, and heard of London Meditation Centre through a client. He was leading an intense lifestyle, constantly travelling across the globe running his multi-million dollar company. He never seemed stressed, and was one of our nicest clients. When I learned that meditation was his secret, I knew I wanted in.
Learning to meditate has changed my life. With meditation I have clarity, good mental health, balance, and so much more. I love being right at the heart of this potential for change, and connecting people with the incredible teachings of Jillian and Michael inspires me.
Supporting our students in their path as meditators is a privilege. People come to us eager to feel better. Then they learn to meditate, and it’s like a light’s been switched on. It is truly fulfilling to be a part of their development, knowing our work is making a real difference.
We’re really pleased to have been noticed in the national and international press.
Here are just a few places we’ve been featured:
