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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.

Science & Research

April 3, 2021

Nature or Nurture—or Both? Simple Answers to the Big Questions in Life | 18:44

Is our health, happiness, and success determined by DNA or by upbringing? Dr. Tony Nader talks with Bob Roth about epigenetics, and how the effects of transcending allow us not only to live healthier, happier lives now, but can also be passed on to the next generation.

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.

Science & Research

November 12, 2015

A Surge Protector against Stress

Norman Rosenthal, M.D., is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School, was the first psychiatrist to describe and diagnose Seasonal Affective Disorder, and was formerly Senior Researcher at the NIH. Enjoy his interview.

Education

June 12, 2020

Now More Than Ever—A “Self-Care Toolkit” for Every Student

Children and teens have already been facing an epidemic of stress, and the pandemic has isolated them from many outer supports. Dr. Richard Beall, co-head of Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, shares how a unique, evidence-based curriculum helps kids ground and nurture themselves from within.

TM in the News

November 30, 2016

New Research: Effortlessness Is Key to TM Technique | 1:32

Scientists discover brainwave signature of effort-free practice. A study in Brain and Cognition reveals the difference between TM® and other meditative practices—effortlessness is the key.

Creativity & the Arts

May 3, 2017

TM Supercharges My Creativity | 6:44

5 questions for landscape photographer Marty Hulsebos, who finds TM® to be “a stepping stone to timelessness.”

“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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