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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

August 20, 2023

Finding a Greater Purpose | 51:34

Chandrika Tandon is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-nominated artist, and humanitarian. She is the founder of Tandon Capital Associates, director of the Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation, and a Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of New York University, among other leadership roles. She talks about her extraordinary life and the keys to her success. This encore episode originally aired November 22, 2020.

The Arts

August 13, 2023

Making a Difference through Filmmaking | 46:26

Bill Duke is an actor, director, producer, and writer whose credits include Sister Act, Bird on a Wire, and X-Men 3. President Bill Clinton appointed him to the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Directors Guild of America gave him a Lifetime Achievement Tribute. He discusses the impact of his 40+ years of TM practice on his career and personal life. This encore episode first aired on July 29, 2020.

The Arts

August 6, 2023

Ringo Starr on Cultivating Enlightenment and Peace for the Individual and the World | 51:43

In video excerpts from an interview with Ringo Starr, Bob Roth, and interviewer Matt Whyte on the podcast Sing for Science, Sir Richard Starkey MBE, aka Ringo, talks about meeting TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s and learning the TM technique. He also discusses his upbringing in Liverpool in the 1950s and being saved by music and the gift of meditation.

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.

Vedic Knowledge

September 5, 2020

Popular Webinars Inspire Record Number of New Students to Enroll at MIU

Discover the two graduate programs that are the biggest drivers of new enrollments at Maharishi International University—and which summer online webinars have been the favorites for viewers, including “How to Improve Your Gut Health” and “Exploring Aromtherapy.”

Vedic Knowledge

June 29, 2019

Balance Your Hormones, Rejuvenate Your Brain

Should you take hormones or not? With cutting-edge science and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf explains the latest findings and natural approaches in this excerpt from her new book, The Healthy Brain Solution for Women Over Forty.

TM in the News

September 28, 2016

The Fascinating Science behind How TM Practice Transforms Mind and Body | 16:40

Quantum physicist Dr. John Hagelin takes us on a journey of mind/body health and the compelling science behind personal transformation.

Personal Growth

May 5, 2015

Knowledge Meetings for Personal Growth

“We often listen to a tape by Maharishi and then have a chance to ask questions and discuss the tape with the TM teacher. We explore how the knowledge in the tape relates to our lives.” —Ron Phillips

Education

January 24, 2017

Fairfield—Not Your Typical Iowa Town

Why was Fairfield voted one of the 20 Best Small Towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine and the #2 Coolest Small City to Roadtrip To by Buzzfeed? Read more to find out.

Vedic Knowledge

December 9, 2019

Maharishi AyurVeda—Discovering the Cure Within

Enjoy Dr. Tony Nader’s Facebook talk on gaining healthy balance with Maharishi AyurVeda®, a revival of the oldest system of natural healthcare. Watch the replay of the recent webcast any time. Public viewing is available for all.

“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

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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