Bradley Raider

About Bradley Raider

I was in a bit of an existential crisis when I began meditating two decades ago.It was still a relatively unusual thing to be doing — closing one’s eyes for 20 minutes sitting comfortably in a chair or on a sofa.But as radical as it seemed at the time, I knew I needed something to help with my stress levels, fatigue, and general lack of balance in my day-to-day life.Not to mention, my impact on the world as a leader and entrepreneur was not where I knew it could be.What I quickly found after learning the effortless (and rather counter-intuitive) technique of Vedic Meditation, was a simple practice that not only became enormously valuable to my business, productivity, and creativity — but also one that was profoundly beneficial to my health, well-being, and equanimity.The science was beginning to catch up, as well, as we began to see hundreds of clinical studies emerge on the health benefits of an eyes-closed practice, including the reduction in the risk of heart disease (which, unfortunately, is still the number one killer in the US).Meditation became so impactful for me that I began apprenticing Maharishi Vyasananda (one of the pre-eminent masters of the Vedic tradition) and he trained me as his protégé to teach independently.Today, I’m now one of only a few hundred Vedic Meditation teachers in the world — although that certification compliments a holistic approach to my students’ well-being and potential that includes yoga, pranayama, Eastern philosophy, performance coaching, and mindfulness.Exploring with students the subtle differences between mindfulness and Vedic Meditation has also been a focus in recent years.In the decade since I became a teacher, having now taught hundreds of entrepreneurs (and their companies) to be completely self-sufficent for life without the need for apps, meditation studios, or silent retreats — it’s been deeply rewarding to witness students reporting the same benefits that I experienced after just a few sessions.In addition to my extensive work with CEOs through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, students also include clinical psychologists, doctors, attorneys, Academy-nominated / Emmy-award winning filmmakers, and families with members ranging in ages from 9 - 79.One of my greatest passions is sharing wisdom and experience with humor and inspiration, helping individuals and companies to realize their fullest potential.Please feel free to connect with me here or through my website where you\'ll also find upcoming course information:

Experience

1. Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Speaker

   Entrepreneurs' Organization

   Oct 2016 — Present

Education

• New York University

  New York, NY

• Vedic Meditation Master Teacher Training

  Rishikesh, India + Bali, Indonesia