Sports consultant and educator Rubén Sánchez discusses how athletes can perform at their best while staying balanced, resilient, and connected to their inner Self. Drawing on his experience guiding Olympic and Paralympic athletes, he explains how he combines high-level coaching with the Transcendental Meditation technique to optimize performance, promote lifelong wellness, and help sports to be a source of joy and personal growth for people of all ages.
Rubén Sánchez is a world-class expert in Consciousness-Based® sport and founder of StressFreeSport, a global initiative integrating Maharishi’s knowledge about consciousness into elite performance. He is the director of the Center for Consciousness-Based Sport at the Dr. Tony Nader Institute and the athletic director and head soccer coach at Maharishi International University (MIU).
Sports consultant and educator Rubén Sánchez discusses how athletes can perform at their best while staying balanced, resilient, and connected to their inner Self.
Having graduated cum laude from MIU, majoring in Maharishi Vedic Science®, Mr. Sánchez has worked as a UEFA Pro Soccer Coach and with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, national federations, and professional clubs in multiple disciplines in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. His approach integrates the Transcendental Meditation technique and neurophysiology to create consistent peak performance without stress. Learn more about sports at MIU here.
Christine Albers, host of TM Talks, interviewed Rubén Sánchez. This interview was aired on March 1, 2026.
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