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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 ►

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.

Business Success

July 18, 2021

Sparking Innovation for Success in Business | 49:39

Emily Fitz Randolph, Santa Monica TM Center Co-Director, and Lea Cho, David Lynch Foundation Director of Programs and Special Projects, discuss how their business career skills have helped them integrate the TM program into business, healthcare, and government institutions.

The Arts

July 11, 2021

The TM Technique and Creativity | 52:08

Temple St. Clair, one of the world’s leading jewelry designers and winner of the Jewelers of America GEM award, is one of only three American artists (along with Louis Tiffany and Alexander Calder) in the Louvre’s permanent collection of decorative arts in Paris. She discusses her career and the role of her TM practice in enhancing her creativity. This encore episode originally aired July 26, 2020.

Education

December 9, 2019

New Nationwide Income-Based TM Fees

Lower costs help bring the profound, transformative benefits of the TM technique to a broader audience. The one-time course fee now starts at $380 for full-time students and increases based on an individual’s earnings.

Creativity & the Arts

March 27, 2019

Creative Secrets from Oscar-Winning Director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly | 2:15

The writer-director—who won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Green Book—shared insights and laughs with MFA students as a guest lecturer for the David Lynch Screenwriting Program at Maharishi University of Management.

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.”

EnjoyTM.org

May 25, 2017

This Summer, Relax and Rejuvenate at a National or Regional TM Retreat!

Enjoy extended TM practice with a large group, and bring home deep peace and inner happiness.

Creativity & the Arts

January 5, 2017

Seinfeld on Drones, TM, and Messy Beds | 11:47

Jerry Seinfeld tells his TM story, standup style. His big regret? That he used to skip his morning TM sessions! Now he’s meditating twice a day and has more energy than ever.

Business Success

November 10, 2018

State’s Attorney Brings TM to New England Courthouse and Beyond

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, social workers, court advocates, and police officers regularly practice the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique together in this historic courthouse, thanks to the encouragement of a gregarious lawyer looking out for the well-being of others.

“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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