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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 ►

Maharishi

September 5, 2021

Historic Video: Buckminster Fuller and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | 51:58

R. Buckminster Fuller discusses his perspective on the importance of Maharishi’s teaching of the TM technique for the progress of Western society at their 1971 talk at the University of Massachusetts. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti share video highlights of this significant meeting.

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.

Full Stories

August 5, 2015

3 Years of Transcendental Meditation = Gratitude

“I had tried many other methods of relaxation and meditation that I ended up giving up on, but this is truly something your mind just wants to do.” —Blake Ian, singer/songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur

Better Health

June 12, 2020

Want to Sleep Better? Sync Your Circadian Rhythms with Nature

In this Stay Calm podcast in the iHeartRadio series, Bob Roth offers simple tips for healthier rest during quarantine from Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the world-renowned psychiatrist, medical researcher, and best-selling author.

Better Health

February 28, 2020

New Online M.S. in Aromatherapy at MIU

Become a professional aromatherapist at Maharishi International University in its new Online Master of Science in Aromatherapy. MIU is the only accredited U.S. university to offer this degree with clinical training. Federal financial aid for full tuition is available for most U.S. students.

Creativity & the Arts

September 27, 2016

TM for Vets Gala at NY Museum of Natural History, Nov. 16

Michael J. Fox and Arianna Huffington will headline a David Lynch Foundation benefit on November 16 to fund research on the impact of TM® practice on PTSD among veterans and their families.

Education

August 18, 2015

New Study Shows Quiet Time Develops Resilience in Urban Youth

A WestEd study in Contemporary School Psychology matched 141 freshmen participating in the school’s Quiet Time program with students at a similar school.

Creativity & the Arts

May 23, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld Talks Transcendental Meditation (TM) with Bob Roth | 60:00

With TM® “it’s like you have a cell phone, and then somebody gives you the charger. And you go, ‘Oh. Now I can get this thing up to a hundred any time I want.’ ” —Jerry Seinfeld

“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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