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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 ►

Individual & Society

July 10, 2022

Can Group Meditation Help Reduce Violence in Our Society? | 55:05

David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., talks about published research on the social effects of group practice of the TM and advanced TM-Sidhi® programs on reducing violence in society. He is a leading expert in the scientific study of meditation, with 100+ studies on TM in American Psychologist, American Journal of Health Promotion, International Journal of Neuroscience, and Journal of Conflict Resolution, among others.

Individual & Society

July 3, 2022

What We Can Learn from the Interconnectedness of Our Ecosystem | 42:08

Michael Funk, Asst. Prof. of Medical Education at Barry University, is a master scuba diver and member of the Caribbean Oceanic Restoration and Education Foundation. He talks about the vital role of coral reefs in our ecosystem and the importance of TM practice for those dedicated to solutions to global problems. This encore episode first aired on April 11, 2021.

The Arts

June 26, 2022

Poetry and Philanthropy—Expanding Life’s Possibilities | 46:50

Lucas Hunt discusses the impact of six years of TM practice on his work as a fundraiser, auctioneer, and award-winning poet. He is the president of HUNT Philanthropy in New York City, which has helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations. His books of poetry include Lives (2006), Light on the Concrete (2011), IOWA (2016), and NEW YORK (2022).

Business Success

June 19, 2022

Making Decisions under Stress—and How to Get Better at It | 52:54

Martha Batorski, Ed.D., veteran management consultant and business owner, discusses the natural role that twice-daily TM practice plays in making good decisions, especially under stress. She has been a management consultant affiliated with DMR Group, Accenture LLP, and Grant Thornton LLP, then a CEO working with 50+ new venture launches and start-ups in the financial services industry.

Maharishi

June 12, 2022

The Principles and Practice for Achieving More in Life with Less Effort | 53:01

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in a 1975 interview, talks about how regular practice of the TM technique develops higher states of consciousness and increases one’s ability to take on responsibility and achieve more with less stress and strain. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and host Mario Orsatti discuss excerpts from this historic talk. This encore episode first aired on November 8, 2020.

Maharishi

June 5, 2022

The Relationship between the TM Technique and All Religions | 52:25

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was interviewed in 1971 about the relationship between religion and the TM technique. He explained that TM is a friend of all religions because transcending takes us to the universal field of pure consciousness. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss excerpts from this beautiful talk. This encore episode first aired on September 6, 2020.

Science & Research

May 25, 2017

2,800 Join First Nationwide TM Group Meditation | 38:23

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meditate with a large group of 1,000 people or more? Find out from meditators who participated around the country on May 7, 2017.

TM in the News

December 1, 2016

The Smithsonian Honors David Lynch for Bringing TM to 500,000 At-Risk Kids

The director received the American Ingenuity Award for reducing stress and violence in under-served schools through the David Lynch Foundation, which has been improving children’s lives with the TM-based “Quiet Time” program since 2005.

Maharishi

February 8, 2017

The “Inside” Story on Better Friendship, Marriage, and Parenting | 3:16

Maharishi: “With fully developed heart and mind, all relationships will be enjoyed, just because we are able to give maximum of ourselves to others.”

MIU.edu

January 31, 2020

New Study: TM Helps Patients Recover from Heart Disease

A groundbreaking study in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology reported that patients with coronary heart disease who included TM practice with their cardiac rehabilitation regime experienced increased blood flow to the heart by more than 20 percent.

Books

February 8, 2017

New Edition: A Practical Guide to Inner Silence and the Art of Action

The Science of Being and Art of Living, the definitive classic by TM Founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, is a guidebook to getting the most from your TM practice and improving your thinking, speaking, behavior, and health. Enjoy Part 2 of an introduction to this definitive classic.

Better Health

February 15, 2019

How the TM Technique Reduces Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health | 15:12

With nearly half of Americans suffering from some form of heart disease, the compelling research on heart health and risk factors by Robert Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.C., funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests a viable 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

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Better Health

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Enlightenment Series

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Personal Growth

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Helping Others

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

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