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10 Things Every Meditator Should Know

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.

Better Health

February 28, 2016

Thriving with Bipolar: A Conversation with Writer/Director Paul Dalio | 8:32

Based on his own struggles with bipolar disorder, Paul Dalio wrote and directed Touched with Fire, a film exploring the passionate romance of two poets living with the condition.

Enlightenment Series

April 4, 2018

Walt Whitman, America’s Seer

The great poet gives us glimpses of Transcendental and Cosmic Consciousness in Dr. Craig Pearson’s popular collection The Supreme Awakening: Experiences of Enlightenment Throughout Time—And How You Can Cultivate Them.

Maharishi

July 7, 2018

The Truth about Creativity and Suffering

Is suffering necessary to create? Maharishi explains the real relationship between creativity and suffering in this talk collected in The Flow of Consciousness: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Literature and Language.

Individual & Society

September 5, 2020

Help Create a Powerful Wave of Harmony and Coherence in Our Nation

What more can we do to create greater national harmony and unity during these turbulent times? Join the world’s largest group meditations in the National Coherence Campaign and webinar series (replays will be posted). Learn about the power of collective transcending and the schedule of meditation times for all U.S. time zones.

Science & Research

May 23, 2016

Dharma Parenting: Brain Science, TM, and Natural Medicine for Enlightened Child-Rearing | 3:30

Researchers use TM, brain science, and natural medicine to facilitate more enlightened child-rearing, providing tips to identify your child’s unique “body type” for decisions on diet, exercise, and behavior.

Enlightenment Series

May 11, 2021

What Is the First Step to Realizing Higher States of Human Evolution?

“The mind is like an ocean, with thoughts as waves on its surface. The deeper you dive in the ocean of the mind, the quieter and more settled it becomes,” writes Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., in this exclusive excerpt from his new best-selling book. He explores sleeping, dreaming, and waking states, and the fourth state, Transcendental Consciousness, the “square one” prerequisite for higher stages of growth.

“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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