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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 ►

Helping Others

August 29, 2021

Helping a Country Suffering from the Trauma of War: The Armenia Recovery Now Project | 50:05

Greg Monokian and Rouzanna Vardanyan discuss the experience of helping a country recover from the trauma of war through the TM program. In coordination with national and provincial governments and NGOs, they and other TM teachers are bringing relief to the Armenian people after years of regional conflict.

Better Health

August 22, 2021

Healing America: How Meditation Can Help Government Leaders and the Country As a Whole | 53:28

U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), a leader in the House of Representatives, shares how meditation can help us meet today’s challenges: “Let’s take some time, 20 minutes twice a day, to go inward. That’s the call—the journey inward. That meets the moment more than anything.” This encore episode originally aired July 12, 2020.

Personal Growth

August 15, 2021

Supporting Young People in Their Pursuit of Happiness | 51:31

William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson talk about their new book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. Dr. Stixrud is a neuropsychologist on the faculty of Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine, and Mr. Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, which provides tutoring, academic planning, and test preparation.

Personal Growth

August 9, 2021

10 Most Popular Articles, Talks, and Programs in 2020–2021

For our annual Top 10 issue, we celebrate how our TM family has come together across distances for inspiration and support during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve gathered your favorite articles, videos, and programs about health, personal growth, enlightenment, and TM practice. Enjoy!

Better Health

August 1, 2021

The Best Things to Do to Prevent Disease | 49:32

Cardiologist César Molina, M.D., Medical Director of the South Asian Heart Center in California, teaches at the Stanford University Medical Center. He discusses how daily TM practice and the Vedic approach to health can help our body recall its ideal state of balance so that it maintains a resilient state of vibrant health and well-being. This encore episode originally aired September 13, 2020.

Helping Others

July 25, 2021

Breathe Again with TM—Helping Black America Heal | 51:07

Sibongile Bradley West, Director and Chair of the Breathe Again with TM initiative, discusses how this Maharishi Foundation pilot program in L.A. is bringing the TM technique to Black residents to help address racial reckoning, generational trauma, and health disparities that burden their communities.

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.

Vedic Knowledge

December 8, 2017

5 Ways to Up Your Bliss and Skip the Stress during the Holidays

Ayurvedic expert Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf shares how to sail through the holidays with her jolly, stress-busting tips.

TM in the News

July 26, 2017

Wall Street Journal: Transcendental Meditation for Everyone

From WSJ to Parade, from People to Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the power of the TM technique to change lives is a popular topic in the media.

Related Programs

September 23, 2015

Revitalize Your Meditation with a TM Refresher Course 

TM Refresher Courses provide the  knowledge and experience necessary to re-establish easy, effortless TM practice. Contact your local TM Center to find out when the next one will be held. You’ll find answers to all your questions, enjoy a group checking, and review the mechanics of correct TM practice.

Science & Research

December 9, 2019

14 Studies Show TM to Be an Effective First-Line Treatment for PTSD

A new white paper compiling 14 studies shows the TM technique significantly reduces PTSD symptoms and related conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, works quickly and safely, and is relatively inexpensive, making it a viable treatment for veterans with PTSD.

Enlightenment Series

January 31, 2020

Howard Thurman on “The Great Silence” Within and Living an Enlightened Life

One of the most important figures in African American history opens a door onto timeless, ineffable, “radical amazement.” Howard Thurman profoundly influenced a generation of black ministers and civil rights leaders with his interpretation of Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance.

“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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