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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 ►

Business Success

November 6, 2022

Overcoming the Stress of a Demanding Profession | 49:25

Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeon and researcher, and Anna Maria Bombardieri, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine, talk about the impact of TM practice for those in intensely challenging fields, such as operating room professionals. This encore episode first aired on  January 17, 2021.

 

Helping Others

October 16, 2022

Overcoming Extreme Stress with the David Lynch Foundation | 51:17

Lea Cho, Director of Special Projects for the David Lynch Foundation, joins Mario Orsatti to show inspiring interviews with men, women, and children who have learned the TM technique as part of the foundation’s many life-changing projects, including those for survivors of trauma and veterans and military personnel.

Science

October 9, 2022

The Neurophysiology of Higher States of Consciousness | 49:43

Robert Keith Wallace, Ph.D., pioneered research on the physiology of meditation with groundbreaking TM studies in Science (1970) and Scientific American (1972), inspiring scientific research on meditation. He talks about the history and future of the scientific exploration of higher states of consciousness. This encore episode first aired on May 10, 2020.

Maharishi

September 25, 2022

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Nature of Music and the Role of the Musician | 55:01

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi talks about how music expresses the creative intelligence of nature, why we’re attracted to music, and the important role musicians play in society. Lea Cho, an accomplished musician and Director of Programs and Special Projects at the David Lynch Foundation, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss this historic talk. This encore episode first aired on December 19, 2021.

The Arts

September 18, 2022

More of Jerry Seinfeld’s Take on TM (Part 2) | 41:29

Jerry Seinfeld delves more deeply into his experience with the TM technique and its impact on his professional and family life. More excerpts from his interview on Sirius XM with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, include a delightful Q&A with the audience in which Mr. Seinfeld discusses the challenges of performing and how his TM practice ensures he always has the creative energy to be at his best.

The Arts

September 4, 2022

Our Nation’s Ongoing Quest for Inner Freedom and Self-Development—and the Inside Story of the Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” | 55:17

Prudence Farrow Bruns, Ph.D., talks about studying with TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India in 1968, meeting the Beatles there, and John Lennon’s song about her. She established one of the first U.S. yoga centers in the 1960s, and discusses the rise of yoga and meditation over 50 years. This encore episode first aired on June 14, 2020.

Better Health

November 20, 2020

MEDITATE AMERICA for a Healthy Nation—REPLAY of Benefit Celebration and Concert of December 3, 2020

During an historic health crisis, the need for the stress-reducing benefits of the TM technique are greater than ever. To meet this need, the U.S. TM organization and the David Lynch Foundation are launching MEDITATE AMERICA, to bring TM® to those under stress and trauma, including healthcare workers, veterans, and vulnerable populations. Enjoy a replay video of the star-studded inauguration held December 3, and help support this national initiative and your local TM Center!

Books

April 4, 2018

How Teens Can Sculpt a Happier, More Resilient Brain for Themselves | 28:36

More real-world advice to help your kids be their best selves, from neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test-prep expert Ned Johnson, authors of The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.

Education

November 9, 2017

Creative Millennials Take to TM

How the TM technique has helped three young artists expand their creativity and launch their careers.

Better Health

February 8, 2017

Dr. William Stixrud on How to Tame, Protect, and Nurture the Adolescent Brain | 20:45

Did you know cognitive functions aren’t mature until 25, and emotional regulation isn’t fully functional until 32? With humor and science, a neuropsychologist unlocks the secrets of the teen brain—and what TM can do to help.

Better Health

March 27, 2019

7 Self-Care Benefits for Professionals: What the Research Says

Less “compassion fatigue.” Greater resilience. Reduced perceived stress. Increased emotional intelligence (EQ). These are just some of the remarkable results of three new studies on the TM technique in the workplace.

Books

March 1, 2017

“Making Friend of Foe, Making Love of Hate”: Howard Thurman’s Enlightened Vision

One of the most important figures in African-American history envisions the power of wholeness at our core—and a world where people live in harmony with themselves and each other.

“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

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