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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 ►

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.

Maharishi

January 7, 2024

Maharishi on the Art of Right Decision-Making (Part 2) | 53:40

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how expansion of awareness during TM practice produces broader comprehension, resulting in spontaneously right decisions. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss more highlights from this classic 1972 talk, from an MIT symposium on the Science of Creative Intelligence. This encore episode originally aired on March 14, 2021.

Maharishi

December 31, 2023

Maharishi on the Art of Right Decision-Making (Part 1) | 48:46

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how expansion of awareness during TM practice produces broader comprehension, resulting in spontaneously right decisions. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this classic 1972 talk, from an MIT symposium on the Science of Creative Intelligence. This encore episode originally aired on February 28, 2021.

David Lynch Foundation

February 15, 2019

Jerry Seinfeld’s Antidote for an Exhausted Life | 0:59

How he does more writing, more performing, more exercise without strain. “I can now do whatever I want. Whatever I want!” says Seinfeld.

Better Health

April 14, 2020

What’s the Best Way to Meet the Challenge of This Pandemic?

Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., head of the worldwide TM organizations, offers insight, perspective, and techniques for creating calm, and about how this challenging time is an opportunity for growth.

Vedic Knowledge

May 14, 2020

7 Free Online Programs for Health and Happiness to Enjoy 7 Days a Week

To meet the needs of this time, programs for personal growth are now available every day • Inspiring Thursday webinars with Dr. Tony Nader • Twice-daily Group Meditations with TM Connect • Friday online classes for Maharishi YogaSM Asanas • Weekday iHeartRadio for Stay Calm with Bob Roth • Insight and knowledge at Sunday TM Talks • Everyday healthy living with Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda®

Vedic Knowledge

November 1, 2019

Veda: The Science and Technology of the Infinite Field of Consciousness

What is Veda, and how is this ancient knowledge relevant to our lives today? Discover profound insights in this far-reaching talk by Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., livestreamed around the world on Facebook, October 22—755,000 views so far. Dr. Nader’s Facebook page is public so everyone can view his content.

Vedic Knowledge

May 14, 2020

For Better Health and Balance, Take a Free Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda®

Create a healthier, more balanced physiology for yourself and your family by taking a deep dive into the world’s oldest and most complete system of natural healthcare in this self-paced, free online enrichment course from Maharishi International University.

Vedic Knowledge

November 1, 2019

Can the Right Architecture Make Us More Creative?

Working in a space designed in harmony with nature boosts originality, according to a recent study published in Creativity Research Journal.

Better Health

July 5, 2015

Four Things You Should Know about Stress | 6:59

“TM provides deep rest while making the mind more alert. It’s this combination that creates more resilience under stress.” —William Stixrud, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist

Education

June 19, 2015

Choose Love over Fear | 26:09

With true Carrey flair, Jim delivers a funny but inspiring speech to the students, parents, faculty, university administrators, and many others at Maharishi University of Management.

Vedic Knowledge

May 23, 2015

Rest, Reset, Purify: How Maharishi AyurVeda Removes Toxins and Creates Balance

“In order to experience that refined, transcendental level of our own pure consciousness, we need a purified, balanced physiology to support that experience.” —Mark Toomey, Ph.D.

Education

May 23, 2015

Transforming the Way Children Learn: How to Save the Coming Generation | 2:52

“In today’s world of fear and uncertainty, every child should have two periods a day to dive deep within themselves and experience the field of silence and inner happiness.” —David Lynch

Vedic Knowledge

May 5, 2015

Creating a Home Where We Feel Whole

“The impressive results we have seen for homeowners include greater happiness, better health, and increased financial success.” —Jonathan Lipman, A.I.A.

Vedic Knowledge

April 1, 2015

Esplorando Scienza, Consapevolezza e Potenzialità Umane | 3:42

Incontra il Dr. Tony Nader, neuro scienziato e studioso dei Veda, capo dell’Organizzazione Internazionale di Meditazione Trascendentale.

“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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