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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 ►

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

July 26, 2017

18,000 Join First All-Americas TM Group Meditation

Twenty-nine countries and more than 18,000 meditators participated in the first-ever Western hemisphere  group TM meditation on June 25, 2017. Many reported a profound sense of inner peace and revitalization.

Enlightenment Series

April 4, 2018

Walt Whitman, America’s Seer

The great poet gives us glimpses of Transcendental and Cosmic Consciousness in Dr. Craig Pearson’s popular collection The Supreme Awakening: Experiences of Enlightenment Throughout Time—And How You Can Cultivate Them.

Education

January 5, 2017

Maharishi School Chosen As One of the Best Private High Schools Nationwide | 4:57

Maharishi School takes the spotlight in recent national recognition from Niche.com. TM is one key to the well-rounded curriculum at this K-12 school in Fairfield, Iowa that placed second in a ranking of private Iowa schools.

Podcasts

May 4, 2018

David Lynch and Bob Roth Talk about Life, Art, and Meditation | 1:12:14

The famed filmmaker joined the bestselling author and David Lynch FoundationSM CEO to speak to a sold-out crowd of 1,600 people in San Francisco, with a lively Q&A.

Science & Research

April 14, 2020

Does TM Practice Strengthen Our Immunity?

Research shows that TM meditators have more infection-fighting blood cells and lower hospitalization rates for infections than controls. Renowned TM researcher David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., explains how and why in this highly informative Q&A.

Creativity & the Arts

May 4, 2018

Meditating Moms 2

These remarkable women share how the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique has helped them become their best selves, while weathering the challenges of work, family, and motherhood.

“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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