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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 ►

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.

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.

MIU.edu

January 4, 2020

Cultivate Your Creativity: M.A. in Studio Art at MIU

At Maharishi International University you can: Deepen and develop your studio practice • Experience ongoing mentoring with faculty and visiting artists • Prepare a portfolio on MFA applications, with guidance • Be part of a creative community practicing the TM technique • Use federal loans to cover tuition, housing, and meals

“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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