21 MORNINGS OF PRESENCE
Your child is telling you something. But your mind is still at work.
You’re there. But are you really present?
So often, our thoughts are somewhere else — with what still needs to be done, what happened yesterday, or what we need to solve next.
And while our mind is elsewhere, we sometimes miss the moments — and the people — that are right in front of us.
In 21 Mornings of Presence, you use daily meditation to learn to recognize more quickly when you’ve been carried away by thought — and return to the here and now.
For more inner calm. And more presence with the people who matter to you. Book your free spot below with the yellow button.
Live on Zoom · Every month · First 5 mornings free
Whether you're just beginning or have meditated for years
Perhaps you’ve never meditated before and simply notice that your mind rarely stops.
Perhaps you’ve been trying to meditate, but sometimes it feels as if sitting down only makes you notice even more thoughts.
Or perhaps you’ve been meditating for years. You know the peace and stillness that can arise in meditation — yet an hour later you may find yourself completely caught up in your thoughts again without even realizing it.
How much meditation experience you have isn’t what matters most.
Thoughts will continue to arise.
The practice is learning to recognize sooner when you’re being carried away by them — during meditation and in the middle of everyday life.
And that is exactly what we practice together for 21 mornings.
Not fewer thoughts. Earlier recognition.
The goal isn’t to empty your mind.
You learn to recognise when your attention has been carried away by thought.
The sooner you recognise it, the easier it becomes to return to the here and now — and experience more inner calm and space.
Not by pushing thoughts away.
Not by trying to silence your mind.
But by becoming aware of what is happening right now.
Meditation is where you practise presence.
Daily life is where you live it.
The practice continues when you get up — in your work, your relationships, and the ordinary moments of your day.
Most people try to think their way to clarity.
This program helps you discover another way.
What changes when you become more present?
Presence becomes visible in the small, ordinary moments of your day.
Your child is telling you something and you notice your attention drifting. You recognize it — and listen again.
Your partner says something that touches a nerve. You notice what is happening inside you before automatically reacting.
You’re working and suddenly realize that your mind is already five steps ahead. You return to what you’re doing right now.
You will still have thoughts.
But you don’t have to be continuously carried away by them.
There can be more space to listen, to feel, to respond consciously and to actually be here.
More inner calm.
More attention for what you’re doing.
More space for connection with the people around you.
Your first 21 mornings
We build the practice step by step.
1. Foundation — Recognise
You begin by getting to know your attention and practising recognising sooner when you’ve been carried away by thought.
You don’t need to fight your thoughts or make them stop.
The first step is simply recognising what is happening.
2. Integration — From meditation into everyday life
Now we take the practice beyond meditation.
You’ll receive small daily practices to help you bring presence into your work, your conversations, your relationships and moments when something affects you.
You learn to recognize not only while sitting in meditation, but right in the middle of your life.
Meditation is the training ground.
Everyday life is where the results become visible.3. The Natural State — Exploring awareness itself
In the final phase, we go a little deeper.
You’ve learned to observe thoughts without automatically following them.
But who — or what — is aware of those thoughts?
We explore what happens when you don’t only look at your thoughts, but also turn your attention towards the observer itself.
Sometimes, in such a moment, the thinking or searching briefly falls away and there is an experience of stillness, openness or simply being.
Some participants recognize this during their first cycle. For others, it takes more time and practice.
There is nothing you need to achieve.
Real transformation doesn’t happen only during meditation.
It happens in the way you live.
The blue sky and the clouds
You can think of your thoughts as clouds moving through a blue sky.
Sometimes there are only a few.
Sometimes the entire sky seems to be filled with them.
But the blue sky doesn’t need to push the clouds away.
The blue sky doesn’t need to do anything with the clouds. It simply gives them the space to appear and disappear again.
This is also how we practice.
Not everything that appears needs to be solved, changed or followed.
You learn to be aware.
And as you practice this more often, the peace and stillness that may initially only be recognizable from time to time can gradually come more into the foreground.
What might you begin to notice?
Everyone experiences the practice differently. The goal isn’t to be present all the time after 21 days.
You may begin to notice that you:
- recognise sooner when you’re caught up in thought;
- return more easily to the here and now;
- experience more inner calm and space;
- react less automatically;
- listen with greater attention to your partner, children and others;
- are more focused and present in your work;
- begin to recognise moments of stillness outside meditation too.
It’s not about being present all the time.
It’s about recognising sooner when you’re not.
You will still have thoughts.
But thoughts no longer need to run your life.
IMPORTANT: Practice live together every morning
We meet live on Zoom for 21 mornings.
Monday to Friday (Amsterdam Time). You can choose the time that works best for you each morning.
06:30 – 06:55
07:00 – 08:00 (you can finish at 07:30)
08:15 – 08:45
Weekends
08:00 – 09:00 (you can finish at 08:30)
Your camera doesn’t need to be on. But it will help me to guide you better if it is on. There are no recordings.
A new cycle begins every month, except August.
Experience the first 5 mornings for free
You don’t have to decide now whether you want to join for all 21 mornings.
Experience it first.
During the first five mornings of every new cycle, you can join for free.
This gives you the opportunity to experience for yourself what happens when you begin each morning with meditation and then bring that awareness into the rest of your day.
Would you like to continue after the fifth morning?
The complete 21-morning cycle is €89.
After the fifth morning, the group closes to new participants.
What happens after 21 mornings?
Presence isn’t something you complete in 21 days.
For some participants, one cycle is enough to establish a foundation.
Others choose to continue for several months to deepen their practice.
The essence remains the same:
recognizing → being present → awareness
The teachings, meditations and emphasis can change from month to month. This allows us to explore the same essence repeatedly from different perspectives.
Each new cycle is €89.
What others say:
- “After just five days, I already felt more peace. My mind was lighter, my decisions clearer.”
- “I used to think I couldn’t meditate. But Dhyan’s calm voice made it feel easy.”
- “This daily structure helped me recover from burnout. Now I begin my day with myself.”
Hi i'm Dhyan Meinoud
Meditation and awareness have been at the heart of my life for more than 20 years.
My own path has taken me through different meditation and non-dual traditions, extended periods in India, and more than six months in silence and retreat — including a 60-day silent retreat.
Since 2019, I’ve been guiding people through meditation, breathwork and silent retreats.
Again and again, my own practice has brought me back to something surprisingly simple:
You don’t have to stop your thoughts. You can learn to recognize when you’re being carried away by them.
That’s at the heart of these 21 mornings.
My approach is simple and grounded. Meditation is where we practise — but what matters is how that presence begins to show up in your work, your relationships and the ordinary moments of your day.
Dhyan Meinoud
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Is this course also suitable if I have no experience?
Yes, definitely. We start with the basics and build it up slowly. Everyone is welcome.
Why every morning?
Doing the morning practice will help you experience benefits throughout the day. For example, you recognize faster when you are stuck in thoughts, and then you have a choice to let them go for more peace of mind.
Do I have to pick a time?
No, you can choose your timeslot based on your schedule, and that can change during the week. Make sure you start at the beginning of your preferred time slot. The most important thing is that you practice every day.
What if i miss a session?
Life happens.
Attend as many sessions as you can. The value comes from consistency, not perfection.
What is the difference between the 6.30 - 6.55 am class, and the 7.00 - 8.00 am Amsterdam time?
For those who wake up early, a meditation session is available from 6:30 to 6:55. If you are unable to attend this session, there is another one from 7:00 to 8:00. This meditation session is more in-depth, and includes often a few breathing exercises to help you calm your mind and support the meditation process.
Do I have to sit all the time during the 1-hour meditation?
During meditation from 07:00 to 08:00 AM Amsterdam time. Monday through Friday and at weekends, you can sit on a chair or sofa. And if you need to stretch your legs that is always possible. You can also stay for 30 minutes.
I can't attend at the weekend. Can I still participate?
Yes, you can also participate
What time is the meditation on the weekend?
The meditation is on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 – 9:00 Amsterdam time. You can leave after 30 minutes.
Do I have to sit on a pillow?
You may sit on a chair, sofa or cushion in a sitting position. If you lie down, there is a good chance that you will fall asleep.
I can only attend on weekends and not during the week. Can I still participate?
Please get in touch with me first at dhyan@gmail.com. It depends on your background in meditation.
Are there recordings of the sessions?
No, there are no recordings of the sessions. The power of this course is to experience a peaceful mind by practicing it every day.
Is it also possible to participate, for example, for 10 or 14 mornings?
That is possible in consultation. Send me a message via meinoud@gmail.com or WhatsApp at see left upper corner of the website.
Why 21 mornings?
Real change comes from consistency, not one-off sessions.
Practicing daily for 21 days helps your mind and nervous system settle into a new rhythm.
In this period, meditation becomes a habit rather than something you have to remember or motivate yourself to do. Many participants notice they feel calmer in the morning, less reactive during the day, and more aware of their thoughts instead of being caught in them. They experience more joy and clarity during the day.
The 21-day format is long enough to experience real benefits, yet short enough to fit into a busy life — without pressure or long-term commitment.
It’s a simple, practical way to experience what daily guided meditation can do for you.
Is there also a meditation day or weekend?
Yes, there are silent retreats and meditation days. See my my website on retreats.
What is the difference with a meditation app?
Live guided meditation offers you something different.
Because the sessions are live, the guidance responds to the energy of the group and the moment. You’re not just listening — you’re practising together, which helps many people stay committed and focused.
With live guidance:
you show up at a set time, which builds consistency
there’s a sense of connection and accountability
you can ask questions and get personal clarification
the practice feels alive, not repetitive
Apps are helpful for occasional use.
Live guided meditation supports deeper learning, habit-building, and real integration into daily life — especially if you’re new to meditation or want more structure and deeper your experience with meditation.
How much time does it take each day?
Depending on the timeslot, between 25 and 60 minutes.
The real practice is not just during meditation. You’ll also learn simple awareness exercises that can be integrated into your normal day.
Do I need a quiet meditation room?
No.
A quiet place is helpful, but many participants simply join from home.
I've never meditated before. Is this suitable for beginners?
Absolutely.
Many participants join with no meditation experience at all.
The practices are explained step-by-step.
My mind is constantly busy. Can I still meditate?
A busy mind is one of the most common reasons people join.
Meditation is not about having no thoughts.
It is about developing a different relationship with your thoughts.
What if I can't sit still?
That’s perfectly normal.
Meditation is a skill that develops through practice.
You don’t need to be good at it to benefit from it.
What results can I expect?
Many participants notice:
Less mental noise
Greater clarity
Better focus
More presence in daily life
More confidence in decision-making
Greater awareness of the thoughts they are feeding
Everyone’s experience is different, but most people notice changes within the first week.
Will this stop my thoughts?
No.
The goal is not to stop thinking.
The goal is to stop being unconsciously carried away by your thoughts.
Is this therapy?
No.
This is a meditation and awareness training program.
The focus is on developing awareness, clarity, and practical tools for daily life.
What makes this different from a meditation app?
Most apps guide you through a meditation.
This program teaches you how to integrate awareness into your daily life.
You’ll receive live guidance, personal support, and practical exercises that help you bring awareness into work, relationships, and everyday situations.
Why live sessions?
Many people know meditation would benefit them but struggle to practice consistently on their own.
The live sessions create structure, accountability, and support.
Why are the first 5 mornings free?
Because meditation is best experienced, not explained.
The first 5 mornings allow you to experience the program for yourself before deciding whether you’d like to continue. PS occasional i teach a 14 days program in these programs it is 3 mornings for free
What if I decide the program isn't for me?
That’s completely fine.
The first 5 mornings are free and without obligation. (14 days programs it is 3 days for free)
