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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 ►

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.

Maharishi

January 7, 2024

Maharishi on the Art of Right Decision-Making (Part 2) | 53:40

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how expansion of awareness during TM practice produces broader comprehension, resulting in spontaneously right decisions. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss more highlights from this classic 1972 talk, from an MIT symposium on the Science of Creative Intelligence. This encore episode originally aired on March 14, 2021.

Maharishi

December 31, 2023

Maharishi on the Art of Right Decision-Making (Part 1) | 48:46

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how expansion of awareness during TM practice produces broader comprehension, resulting in spontaneously right decisions. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this classic 1972 talk, from an MIT symposium on the Science of Creative Intelligence. This encore episode originally aired on February 28, 2021.

The Arts

December 24, 2023

Uplifting Children and Their Community through Dance | 45:52

Tony Williams, founder of the Tony Williams Dance Center and Urban Nutcracker, and founder and artistic director of City Ballet of Boston, discusses the role of dance programs for children in inner cities, shares excerpts from the Urban Nutcracker, and talks about how 50+ years of TM practice have influenced his remarkable life. This encore episode originally aired December 13, 2020.

Business

December 17, 2023

Developing the Qualities of Leadership | 49:22

Retired Rear Admiral Stephen Metruck talks about how 40 years of daily TM practice helped him grow through the military ranks. He also talks about his current position as Executive Director of the Port of Seattle, directing 2,200 employees and leading a countywide special-purpose government responsible for providing world-class trade, travel, and logistics services to one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions.

Maharishi

September 7, 2021

Harmony of Differences and Waves of Bliss—the Most Highly Evolved State of Human Existence | 24:08

In this historic talk from 1970, TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains the growth of the ultimate state of enlightenment: “Unity dominates in perception, in thinking, in action, and this is what is called behaving in Unity—walking and talking and perceiving, experiencing all in terms of Unity.”

Education

March 27, 2019

Can My TM Practice Help Create a More Peaceful World?

Q&A with renowned TM researcher Dr. David Orme-Johnson on a scientific, brain-based approach to peace. He explains how the TM and TM-Sidhi programs have been shown to help reduce rates of crime, accidents, mortality, war, and terrorism.

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.

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.

Personal Growth

February 3, 2018

55,343 Transcend Together at First Global TM Group Meditation

Practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique from 42 countries, including India, Thailand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Kenya, and Estonia, participated on January 13, 2018.

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.

“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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