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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

January 1, 2023

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Progress vs. Pressure | 48:26

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains the importance of TM practice for eliminating the buildup of pressure that inhibits the progress of one’s professional and personal life. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this 1974 talk, which is as relevant today as it was nearly 50 years ago. This encore episode first aired on April 25, 2021.

Maharishi

December 25, 2022

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Keys to Ideal Relationships | 52:13

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi gave an inspiring talk on relationships and the nature of love and friendship at the University of Massachusetts in 1971. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss the timeless principles that Maharishi brings to light. This encore episode first aired on February 14, 2021.

Science

December 18, 2022

Changing the Habits That Disrupt Personal Development and Happiness | 44:02

George Kolodner, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist specializing in the intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment of substance use disorders. He founded Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers in 1973 and has worked to increase awareness of IOP treatment for 50 years. He talks about how to overcome addictive behavior that limits personal growth and the role of the TM technique in recovery.

Better Health

December 11, 2022

Creating a Sustainable Fitness Program: Connecting Your Exercise to Your True Nature (Part 1) | 48:08

Suzanne Brue, fitness consultant and best-selling author, discusses how a sustainable exercise program ultimately depends on its compatibility with your true nature. Wellness professionals around the globe use her program to coach their clients. Ms. Brue also talks about her TM practice in daily life and in her Jewish faith.

Maharishi

November 27, 2022

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Art of Leadership | 50:22

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi talks about what makes a good leader: appreciating the good qualities of others. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti discuss excerpts from this historic 1972 talk—which is as relevant in today’s world as when it first took place. This encore episode first aired January 10, 2021.

Better Health

November 20, 2022

How TM Has Brought More Joy to a NYC Assistant Commissioner’s Life | 47:00

Deborah L. Friedman, Assistant Commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, talks about helping to develop and implement the city’s “Culture of Health” initiative for its 350,000 public employees. She also discusses the benefits she has experienced from 10 years of daily practice of the TM technique.

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.

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.

Personal Growth

June 29, 2019

Achieve Greater Happiness, Love, and Fulfillment

“For us to achieve the fulfillment that we seek, rather than being caught up in the tumultuous existence on the surface level of daily living, we need to experience our deeper inner nature,” writes Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., in an inspiring essay from DrTonyNader.com, a platform to explore consciousness and human potential.

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.

TM in the News

November 30, 2016

New Research: Effortlessness Is Key to TM Technique | 1:32

Scientists discover brainwave signature of effort-free practice. A study in Brain and Cognition reveals the difference between TM® and other meditative practices—effortlessness is the key.

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.

“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

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Science & Research

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Better Health

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Better Health

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Enlightenment Series

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

Personal Growth

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Helping Others

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

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