Our Method
Discover the Deep Dive Method™ and the principles behind effortless meditation.
Understand how the practice works, how it’s taught, and what you’ll learn.
Why proper instruction matters
Meditation works best when it’s taught clearly and supported properly.
Learning meditation is one achievement. But we believe building a meditation practice that lasts is another.
That's why the Deep Dive Method™ combines clear instruction with ongoing guidance beyond the initial course.
"We don't just teach meditation. We help people become meditators."
The Method
One method. Taught clearly.
At Gen Zen, there is one core practice — the Deep Dive Method™.
The Deep Dive Method™ is a form of self-transcending meditation. Unlike concentration or mindfulness practices, it allows the mind to settle effortlessly, helping reduce stress at its source.
It does not rely on concentration, visualisation, or controlling the breath during meditation.
It works through effortlessness and non-attachment — allowing the mind to move beyond surface activity into deep rest.
The Deep Dive Arc™
The structure of the practice = Settle. Dive. Rise
Our method follows the mind’s natural progression — preparing the system, allowing deep rest, and then integrating that rest back into life.
The Deep Dive Arc™ is an evidence-backed structure that is precise by design. It supports stress release, clarity, and integration — without adding techniques or extending practice time.
Settle
3 minutes
Gentle breathwork to calm the stress response and prepare the body for meditation
Dive
20 minutes
Silent eyes closed meditation using a bija mantra — the vehicle for transcendence
Rise
3 minutes
Mindful awareness to reintegrate calmly before returning to activity
In-Person Course
Teacher-led learning. Immersive experience.
✔ Two half-day workshops
✔ Small group learning
✔ Live guidance and space for questions
✔ Six weeks of personal support
Investment £199-399
Two ways to learn
If you’d like to learn the technique properly, the next step is one of the courses below.
Zero to Zen™ Online Course
Teacher-led learning. Self-paced integration.
✔ Live Meditation Workshop
✔ Four guided learning modules
✔ Learn the from home
✔ Six weeks of personal support
Investment £199
“I’d used apps like Headspace before, but this felt completely different. I’ve enjoyed making it a daily habit.”
- Matt
★★★★★
Learning doesn't end when the course does
Learning meditation is one step. Letting it settle into daily life is another.
Both learning formats include post-course guidance, supportive check-ins, and lifetime access to teaching and specialised advice.
No reminders. No streaks. No pressure.
✔ missed sessions are treated neutrally
✔ questions are welcomed
✔ consistency develops gradually
✔ support continues beyond the course
The aim is a beneficial and sustainable practice.
Gen Zen Inner Circle
All students receive lifetime access to the Gen Zen Inner Circle — an optional space designed to support continuity well beyond the course itself.
It exists to provide sustained access, refinement, and depth.
➜ Monthly live group meditations
➜ Ongoing teacher access and guidance
➜ Personalised support when needed
➜ Continued integration emails for up to two years
➜ A place to return when life becomes busy
Learning to meditate is the first step.
The Inner Circle supports the practice over time.
Prefer to experience it first?
If you’d like to feel the method before committing to a course, you’re welcome to join a Free Meditation Taster.
A live, teacher-led introduction designed to give you a clear experience of what learning with us might look like.
“The Deep Dive Method course is genuinely outstanding. Dan’s teaching is grounded, authentic, and delivered with real integrity.”
- Ben
★★★★★
You can begin when you're ready.
Choose the learning pathway that suits you best, and we'll guide you from there.
Gen Zen Meditation teaches a teacher-led, self-transcending meditation technique designed to reduce stress at its source.
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