FIFTH FLOOR MEDITATION + SHAW INDUSTRIES
the four day COURSE
An Exclusive Invitation to Experience Vedic Meditation
On behalf of Shaw Industries Commercial Division and the Shaw Contract and Patcraft brands and FIFTH FLOOR MEDITATION™, we are excited to invite you to a transformative journey into Vedic Meditation—a practice designed to reduce stress, clear mental clutter, and enhance creativity.
Led by Suzanne Tick
This course will be guided by Suzanne Tick—artist, mother, weaver, and Vedic Meditation teacher—who has helped countless students nationwide unlock greater focus, intuition, and calm. Through this simple, mantra-based practice, you’ll experience the deep relaxation and heightened clarity that many design leaders have already embraced—both personally and professionally.
As Suzanne says, “When you are ready, a teacher will appear.”
Why Vedic Meditation?
Vedic Meditation is a powerful practice that allows you to access a state of restful alertness, where the body is deeply relaxed while the mind remains clear and focused. This state is widely recognized as an optimal condition for creativity, problem-solving, and mental clarity—essential skills for high-performing professionals.
Many Principals & Directors from leading design firms have already experienced the profound impact of Vedic Meditation, finding it invaluable in both their personal and professional lives. That’s why you’re invited to take part in this experience, joining other industry professionals in exploring the benefits of Vedic Meditation firsthand.
The FIFTH FLOOR MEDITATION™ four day course is open to industry professionals from:
Gensler, Perkins & Will, HKS, Corgan, HOK, IA, Page/Cannon Design, The CBRE Design Collective, NBBJ, and Perkins Eastman.
Locations & Dates
Sample Course Schedule
Reserve Your Spot
Course Structure
Course Structure
Step 1: The Introduction Talk
Before beginning the Four Day Course, attendees must first participate in the Vedic Meditation Introduction Talk. This session provides an essential overview of the practice, its benefits, and what to expect in the course. Please fill out the registration form below, and we will reach out to schedule your Introduction Talk.
Step 2: The Four Day Course
Following the Introduction Talk, you will be ready to embark on the Four Day Course, which consists of four consecutive days of 90-minute in-person classes with Suzanne Tick. Attendance for all four days is required, as each session builds sequentially on the last, offering a comprehensive foundation in Vedic Meditation.
Locations & Dates
2025
· Atlanta, GA | July 21 - 25, 2025
Atlanta Course Schedule:
· Monday: 5:00–8:30 PM | Course & Dinner @ TBD
· Tuesday: 7:00–9:00 AM | Course & Breakfast @ Shaw Contract ATL showroom
· Wednesday: 7:00–9:00 AM | Course & Breakfast @ Shaw Contract
ATL showroom
· Thursday: 5:00–8:30 PM | Course & Dinner @ Showroom & dinner off site
· Dallas, TX | October 6 - 9, 2025
2026
· San Francisco, CA | February 2 - 5, 2026
· New York, NY | March 30 - April 2, 2026
Details for other course locations will be announced closer to their respective dates.
Sample Course Schedule
Day 1: Puja Ceremony & Introduction to Meditation
Please bring flowers and fruit
Receive your personalized mantra
First guided meditation practice
Day 2: Understanding Your Mantra
How the mantra works
Meditating effortlessly with your mantra
Integrating daily meditation into your schedule
Day 3: Fine-Tuning Your Practice
Reviewing and refining your meditation experience
Understanding the physiology of stress and how stress accumulates
Day 4: Applying Meditation to Your Daily Life
Exploring the stages of consciousness
Upcoming milestones in your meditation journey
Reserve Your Spot
Please select the meditation course that best fits your schedule by registering using the form below or emailing info@fifthfloormeditation.com. Should you have any Meditation-related questions, please reach out to info@fifthfloormeditation.com, and we would be happy to speak with you.
For any Shaw-related questions, please reach out to Maggie Robinson at maggie.robinson@shawinc.com.
We look forward to sharing this transformative experience with you.
Registration Form
Please fill out this registration form, and we will reach out to schedule your Introduction Talk.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@fifthfloormeditation.com
Please note: This information is collected solely to better assist with your mantra and registration purposes, and FIFTH FLOOR MEDITATION™ will never sell or share your personal data.
“I have found a noticeably increased ability to immediately, or with correct timing address complex client situations, design problems, business problems and tangled people dynamics.”
— Tom Krizmanic, AIA
Principal | Studio Director, Gensler
“Meditation has enhanced my ability to observe, concentrate, and create. This practice has brought me deeper into the silence; enabling me to destress, be less reactive, and sit with a calmness which has influenced both my professional and personal growth.”
— Anne Marie Cunningham, Assoc. AIA, FIIDA
Founder | Principal, Tarpaulin Studio
“It has been a life changer!!”
— Thomas Phifer
Principal | Thomas Phifer and Partners
“Meditation has gifted me the gift of intention and clarity of thought, an elevated level of creativity in my work and my life and reduced stress levels that, unknowingly, were affecting my health and well-being. This fascinating and life-changing practice will always be a necessary part of my life, and I am grateful.”
— Josie Briggs
Studio Practice Leader, Health Interiors | HKS
