The Meditation Man

'I highly recommend the meditation sessions with Vincent. He is an experienced very personable teacher, and obviously passionate about it. Vincent keeps it interesting and engaging throughout with mixed guided meditation and discussion which I find really helpful. I also like that we cover different topics and emotions every week. I always leave each session feeling relaxed and less frenetic. For many years I have suffered with acute insomnia and related stress. I have only been doing the meditation class for a few weeks but the benefits have been almost immediate, straight away I felt calm and stress draining away. It has already taught me some useful tools to use at times when I am unable to sleep. I felt comfortable in the group and I really like the relaxed atmosphere and how everyone is encouraged to share. I am learning to be more compassionate to myself.' Tracy (meditation student).

‘I really enjoyed the course and knew before the end that I’d like to sign up for the next level course (which I have done!). Interestingly, I went back to try Headspace again this week (after not using it at all while doing the course) and was surprised that it annoyed me to have someone talking to me all the time. I’d got very used to your method of guidance at the beginning of the meditation and then silence and music until the bells at the end. I felt that I could really notice a difference in myself and my grasp of meditation practices from the beginning to the end of the course. I would thoroughly recommend your course to anyone starting out with meditation. You get the balance right between the serious practice and everyone feeling a bit weird doing it for the first time. Thank you very much for a brilliant course. Very inspiring and though-provoking.’

I’ve been attending weekly beginner meditation classes each Friday at Poringland Community Centre, run by The Meditation Man, Vincent de Freitas. Initially, I was somewhat sceptical, but I was curious and wanted to find out more about meditation, what I could learn from Vincent de Freitas and then make my own judgement without any influence or prejudices from my family and close friends. I’m delighted to say that my concerns were unfounded and after several sessions, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience, which Vincent has presented in a professional manner at all times. Each week has been different and during the hourly classes, the group has had the benefit of two different practices, which has certainly been an eye-opener for me. Vincent’s teaching is very positive and he is generous with his knowledge and the experience that he has gained over 25 years. We have the option to either sit on a chair, or on a cushion/mat on the floor, depending on your individual preference. The participants are of all ages, both male and female, couples and individuals, working or retired. Some of the group have serious aches and pains, others insomnia or stress, while a few would just like to maintain a healthy sense of wellbeing, thereby proving that meditation can be for anyone. Based on what I’ve seen, heard and done in the last 5 months, I can recommend Vincent de Freitas without hesitation. Yours sincerely, Rod (meditation student).