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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 ►

Education

July 30, 2023

What It Takes to Be a Winner in Sports and in Life | 54:21

Lawrence Eyre, the 2009 U.S. Tennis Professionals Association “High School Coach of the Year,” discusses the key role that the TM program played in his successful 30+ years of coaching. He also discusses his experience teaching in a high school where TM practice is part of the daily routine of all students, faculty, and staff.

Better Health

July 23, 2023

Newly Published Health Research on the TM Technique | 50:49

Mark Nestor, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead author of research published in March 2023 showing the rapid effects of regular TM practice on health and well-being. He discusses the study conducted at three hospitals in South Florida, which showed important improvements in health and well-being in as little as two weeks of TM practice.

Business Success

July 2, 2023

TM in the Life of a Young, International Executive | 45:42

Benedetta Riva, Hedge Funds Specialist in Global Wealth Management at UBS, talks about how her TM practice has helped her navigate the challenges of professional life in New York City, London, and Zurich. She was also a Managing Consultant at Mastercard for U.K. banks and financial tech clients. This encore episode first aired on October 30, 2022.

Personal Growth

June 18, 2023

TM, Fathers, and Family Life | 56:45

In celebration of Father’s Day, Tom Masuga reflects on the joys and challenges of family life. He is the 4th in a family of 14 children and a father himself. He also discusses the influence on his family of his longtime TM practice, and his experience becoming a Certified TM Teacher after working with a petroleum company for 36 years.

Maharishi

June 11, 2023

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Complete Knowledge of Consciousness | 48:40

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi discusses the importance of both the experience of TM and the complete knowledge of consciousness. He talks about the founding of Maharishi International University, and its ability to inspire universities to integrate the study and experience of TM in their curriculum. Host Mario Orsatti comments on the interview, which took place in Arcata, California, in July 1972.

The Arts

June 4, 2023

TM and Jazz: The Role of Improvisation in Music and Life | 54:35

Dave Hanson, a jazz arranger, composer, pianist, and longtime TM practitioner, discusses the importance of TM practice for his music and life. He talks about the vital role TM plays in developing the consciousness of musicians and how it helps to harmonize the joy of playing music with a successful personal life.

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.

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.

Business Success

August 7, 2020

4 Ways to Create a World-Class Brain

New research decodes the unique brain functioning of top athletes, performers, and CEOs. World-Class Brain tells the multifaceted story of how to harness neuroplasticity for lifelong mind-brain refinement with four lifestyle changes.

Maharishi

January 4, 2020

5 Choices to Help You Stay Young and Healthy in the New Year

Launch your new year by enhancing Ojas, the fountain of youth within. Integrative Ayurveda expert Nancy Lonsdorf, M.D., shares time-tested and evidence-based behaviors for rejuvenation and longevity.

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.

Vedic Knowledge

October 4, 2019

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

In order for us to survive on our planet, it is necessary to make decisions based on long-term consequences, not just short-term needs. Join Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., for a Facebook Live webcast, Sunday, October 13: “Climate Change: The Challenge and the Hidden Solution.”

“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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