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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

November 5, 2023

Your Voice Is Your Soul | 55:12

Brenda Boozer, who was a soloist at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for 11 years, has performed leading mezzo-soprano roles with the world’s most prestigious opera companies. She talks about her career as an opera soloist, actor, voice coach, and teacher, and explains the role of daily TM practice in her life. This encore episode originally aired May 23, 2021.

Personal Growth

October 29, 2023

Be More! | 46:55

Alison Plaut, Ph.D., author, educator, and nonprofit administrator, discusses her new book, Be More: 18 Practical Steps for More Peace, Success, and Happiness in Your Life Beginning Today! She also talks about her experiences helping thousands of people in Brazil, Guyana, New Zealand, and India unfold their full potential through projects for the development of consciousness.

Maharishi

October 22, 2023

The Influence of Group Meditation on the Collective Consciousness of Society | 1:38:44

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi answers questions about how group practice of the TM technique and advanced programs can positively impact world peace. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this 1984 interview with a Boston Globe reporter. This encore episode first aired on May 16, 2021.

The Arts

October 8, 2023

Going Beyond Real | 52:07

Anthony Brunelli, a leader in Photorealism, creates hyperrealistic panoramic paintings of cities, such as Paris, Florence, Prague, Zurich, and Hanoi, which are exhibited and collected around the world. He discusses his evolution as an artist and the impact of his TM practice on his professional and personal life. This encore episode first aired on November 29, 2020.

Better Health

October 1, 2023

The Secret Behind Accomplishing Your Goals | 53:50

Michelle Joy Kramer, global healthy lifestyles coach and accomplished triathlete, discusses her experience helping people find the keys to accomplishing their personal and professional goals. She also talks about how the TM technique has impacted her life, her performance as an athlete and coach, and her clients.

Business

September 24, 2023

From Anxious Overachiever to Purposeful Leader | 54:31

João Belo, Head of Customer Experience Operations for the Americas at Roche, discusses the impact of his TM practice on his career. He also talks about his lifelong interest in philosophy, and the role that understanding consciousness has played in his personal and professional development.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

“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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