Michael DeFrancisco is a teacher, spiritual mentor, and intuitive who has founded and developed the Inner Peace Program, a meditation program for individuals and corporate leadership. Drawing from his direct tutelage under His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and others, Michael has created his own enhanced Inner Peace Meditation Method of effortless meditation, delivering profound holistic benefits to countless individuals. Michael DeFrancisco's path to becoming a revered meditation teacher is one marked by serendipitous encounters, steadfast dedication, and a commitment to preserving the purity and effectiveness of ancient meditation techniques. His journey began in 1972 amidst the aftermath of a flood in Kingston, PA. In the chaos, he stumbled upon three small books on meditation in a store selling items salvaged from flood damage. Intrigued by their content and drawn to their simplicity, Michael embarked on a journey of self-discovery through meditation.

Two years later, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Michael's journey took an unexpected turn when he encountered Transcendental Meditation. A chance conversation with a girl led him to attend an introductory talk, igniting his curiosity and paving the way for his deeper involvement in meditation. Over the following weeks and months, Michael immersed himself in TM's learning/teaching programs, which led him to qualify for and complete a six-month teacher training course in Europe. Michael was blessed to attain his designation as a teacher of Transcendental Meditation directly by Maharishi in Murren, Switzerland, in August of 1975.

For over a decade, following his becoming a teacher, Michael had devoted himself to teaching Transcendental Meditation. This commitment enabled him to positively impact the lives of thousands of individuals. His dedication to maintaining the purity of Maharishi’s teachings earned him recognition as a respected teacher and leader within the TM community. However, in 1986, driven by a desire for personal growth and guided by his direct spiritual experiences, Michael made the decision to depart from the TM organization and sought to refine and enhance the meditation techniques he had learned from various traditions.

With a vision to make meditation more relatable, accessible, and effective, Michael embarked on a journey of innovation and evolution. Embracing online teaching methods and automating refresher courses, creating unique retreats, he sought to streamline the learning process while upholding the integrity of the various teachings. Drawing from his extensive training and spiritual experiences, Michael refined his approach, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary insights to create a transformative meditation practice.

Through workshops, retreats, and corporate wellness programs, Michael has brought the benefits of meditation to diverse audiences, from schools to boardrooms. His unique blend of rust belt-inspired imagery, nature symbolism, and Eastern Indian tradition has set him apart in the meditation landscape, while his unwavering commitment to authenticity has earned him the trust and admiration of his students.

Today, Michael continues to teach and inspire others on their Inner Peace journey while embodying the essence of joy and enlightenment. With a legacy rooted in timeless tradition and a vision for the future, he remains a beacon of light in a world that needs and is seeking Inner Peace and spiritual fulfillment.