A simple web search or a quick flip through your local yellow pages will give you access to your town’s Meditation Centers and resources. In Philadelphia and the surrounding areas alone we have about 15 or so centers to choose from. So, you will probably not have too much of a problem locating a center in your own area.
There is, as is the case with most things, a host of information to be found on the internet. A good website to start with is www.wildmind.org. This website offers an extensive amount of information on Meditation as well as online courses to help you develop your Meditation further.
Another good website for learning about Mantra Meditation is www.anandamarga.org. Here you can learn about Meditation practices from around the world. You can also sign up for a free news letter to stay on top of developments in the Meditation and holistic healing circles.
There is also a wealth of books available on Mantra Meditation. There are several books and audio CDs by Thomas Ashley-Farrand that you may helpful. There are also books by Pandit Usharbudh Arya and Swami Vishnu Devananda. I suggest going to a book store or library rather than purchasing a book online. Take your time, sit down, and read through some of the book. You should not rush you decision, make sure that you are choosing the right book for you.
With the amount of both physical and psychological benefits of Mantra Meditation, how can you afford not to at least give it a try? How you decide to get involved in the practice of Mantra Meditation is not important, just that you do. There are many resources on the web related to Mantra Meditation or you may want to check in your local area for a Mantra Meditation center near you.