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10 Things Every Meditator Should Know

A TM Primer and Quiz

When’s the best time to meditate? What’s the best position to sit in for TM practice? Is it possible to meditate even in a noisy place? What if I get sleepy? Why is the TM technique so easy compared to other techniques? What support is there after I take the course? I started TM to reduce stress—what’s the deal with “enlightenment”? Find Answers & Take the Quiz ►

Maharishi

February 18, 2024

Maharishi on NBC’s Speaking Freely with Edwin Newman | 49:50

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi speaks with celebrated newscaster Edwin Newman in this historic 1973 interview on topics ranging from the world-renowned teacher’s background, to TM practice and Cosmic Consciousness. The interview is discussed by Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti. This encore episode originally aired June 21, 2020.

Education

February 11, 2024

The Joy of Teaching in a School Where Everyone Practices TM | 51:36

Rena Boone discusses her experience as a 40-year educator in several U.S. schools that have integrated the TM technique into their curriculum. She also talks about her historic TM Teacher Training Course in Ethiopia and her work establishing a Washington, D.C., TM Center for individuals and families dealing with the trauma of violence and drug abuse.

Better Health

February 4, 2024

Happier Nurses Result in Healthier Patients | 53:12

Amy Ruff, BSN, RN, National Director of TM for Nurses, discusses a randomized, controlled study published in Journal of Nursing Administration showing that TM practice significantly reduced PTSD and anxiety by more than half in frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about a study showing the TM technique significantly reduced “compassion fatigue” and improved resilience for nurses.

Better Health

January 28, 2024

Wellness, Balance, and Homeostasis through the TM Technique | 53:27

César Molina, M.D., F.A.C.C., is the Medical Director of the South Asian Heart Center in Mountain View, California, and a faculty member at Stanford University Medical Center. He discusses how to achieve and maintain a state of balance in mind and body amidst life’s challenges. His research has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and the American Journal of Physiology.

The Arts

January 21, 2024

The Flow of Consciousness in Literature |50:41

Rhoda Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., co-author of The Flow of Conscious­ness: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Literature and Language and other books, talks about how the study and experience of poetry and literature promote transcending and a deeper appreciation of consciousness, language, and the world around us. This encore episode originally aired September 20, 2020.

Helping Others

January 14, 2024

The TM Technique in Ukraine—Helping Thousands Learn | 48:37

Ukrainian TM Teachers Alisa Feliz and Oleg Avagian discuss how thousands have learned TM during the war in Ukraine, even in its most dangerous areas. They discuss Ukrainians’ experiences as a result of practicing TM during this time, and their own personal fulfillment in teaching. They also share a video of Ukrainian Meditators speaking about learning the TM technique. This encore episode originally aired June 25, 2023.

Personal Growth

December 22, 2016

Enjoy a One-Day TM Retreat

“I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this Sunday’s retreat! You put on such a wonderful program. I don’t think I was ever more relaxed and peaceful. The only regret I have is that it came to an end. I will be looking forward to the next time you offer the class.”

Videos

August 1, 2019

How Tom Hanks Beats the Afternoon Crash | 0:59

Tom Hanks recounts how Jerry Seinfeld introduced him to the TM technique—and how it boosted his productivity.

Maharishi

September 8, 2017

Transcending and the Brain | 8:12

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how the unique experience of transcending enlivens the whole brain, empowering our work and ideas with limitless intelligence and creativity.

Better Health

May 14, 2020

TM Talks LIVE on Sundays—Join Special Guests for Insight, Inspiration, and Group Meditation

Enjoy live-streamed interviews with artists, scientists, health professionals, and experts in consciousness who practice the TM technique, every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Watch replays any time, with David Lynch, Dr. Fred Travis, Sharon Isbin, Dr. Norman Rosenthal, and others.

My Story

July 6, 2018

The “Dear Prudence” Story | 2:55

A profile of Prudence Farrow Bruns, the inspiration behind the Beatles song, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Maharishi’s historic TM Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India, 1968.

Videos

August 1, 2019

The Small Town That Radiates Peace and Creativity | 7:56

What happens in a community with 3,000 TM meditators? Find out in this delightful video.

Creativity & the Arts

January 5, 2017

Seinfeld on Drones, TM, and Messy Beds | 11:47

Jerry Seinfeld tells his TM story, standup style. His big regret? That he used to skip his morning TM sessions! Now he’s meditating twice a day and has more energy than ever.

Vedic Knowledge

December 22, 2016

Healing with Wholeness | 5:43

Maharishi AyurVeda® expert Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf explains how three simple supersystems guide the healthy functioning of the whole body. By restoring balance within each of these, we can regain and maintain our health naturally.

Maharishi

December 22, 2016

Being Is Bliss: The Secret behind Why TM Is Easy | 2:50

In a 1968 talk at Lake Louise, Canada, Maharishi explains why the practice of TM is effortless: “The principle of Transcendental Meditation is simple: Being is bliss in its nature. It is infinite happiness.”

TM in the News

November 11, 2016

Creating Hope and Change in Jamaica | 5:55

In this extraordinary video, Caribbean students fighting for their lives find self-worth and academic success with the TM technique. Their big-hearted principal shares her surprising journey to Consciousness-BasedSM education.

TM in the News

November 10, 2016

Unleashing Girl Power through Inner Peace | 15:20

A TEDx talk by two remarkable young women offers good news from a charter school in L.A. Teens here experience severe trauma, yet a TM-based program is bringing profound relief. With access to inner silence, these girls are rising to their true potential.

Videos

September 29, 2016

In a Word, TM Makes Me Feel… | 0:55

How does the TM practice make me feel in one word? Calm. Confident. Refreshed. Awesome! What’s your word?

“If we expose our system to this profound rest every day at the same time, then the cycle of rest and activity and freshness gets established. All effort should be made to be regular in meditation.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Personal Growth

11 Ways to Enjoy Your TM Practice on Vacation

Personal Growth

Welcome to Maharishi Yoga Asanas

Science & Research

20 Tips for TM Twice a Day

Better Health

How Is TM Different from Mindfulness, in Practice and Effects?

Better Health

The Benefits of Regular, Twice-Daily Meditation

Enlightenment Series

Cosmic Consciousness—Living the Fullness of Inner Silence and Bliss 24 Hours a Day

Personal Growth

20 Places to Meditate on the Go

Helping Others

Celebrating 50 Years of Teaching TM in African American Communities, 1969–2019

Creativity & the Arts

Continuous Creation

Artist Kuno Vollet creates iconic objects with fullness of emptiness at their center: “TM influenced my art from the beginning, because you have to be so relaxed, not tense, when you do your work… I get into a deeper and deeper state, and it’s just a flow, where there is no disturbance. The art is just being created.”

My Story

Trekking 1000s of Miles with TM

“After a very demanding and exhausting day, nothing is better than knowing that once I sit down to meditate, I will be reinvigorated and any negatives of the day will melt away,” writes Ted Stekkinger.
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