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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 ►

The Arts

October 4, 2020

The Calming Power of Music During Uncalm Times | 52:06

Jane Roman Pitt, award-winning singer-songwriter with six albums with some of the best folk, jazz, and country artists in the U.S., discusses music’s ability not only to stimulate but also to soothe us in times of stress. She talks about writing and recording music with a positive, calming influence, such as songs about meditation and consciousness.

Education

October 4, 2020

Transforming Lives from the Inside Out with the David Lynch Foundation | 1:01:44

Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, interviews DLF leaders about their work bringing TM® to key areas of society: Rena Boone, Regional Coordinator, Washington, D.C.; Executive Director, The Meditation Center; Joshua Pittman, Senior Manager, Veterans Programs; Lynn Kaplan, Regional Director, Los Angeles.

Vedic Knowledge

October 3, 2020

Yoga for the Home: How a Home Can Support an Enlightened Life through Maharishi Vastu Architecture | 53:15

Jon Lipman, A.I.A., and Susan Lauer, experts in Maharishi Vastu, the ancient Vedic system of architecture, give a lively presentation about the world’s most effective system for creating homes that demonstrably improve health, happiness, and creativity, while reducing stress.

Individual & Society

September 27, 2020

Fairfield, Iowa: A Vision of the Potential of Small Towns in America | 1:03:37

Fairfield, Iowa, home of Maharishi International University and known as the most entrepreneurial small city in America, is a model for rural towns around the country. Former mayor Ed Malloy talks about what makes Fairfield a success—and a great place to live.

Better Health

September 27, 2020

What Is Immune Regenerative Medicine, and Can TM Practice Be Useful in Recovery? | 51:24

Dipnarine Maharaj, M.D., a pioneer in Regenerative Medicine, Founder/Medical Director of South Florida Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Institute, and widely published in leading medical journals, discusses his pioneering work and the potential of TM practice to strengthen the immune system.

Individual & Society

September 26, 2020

Healing the Global Pandemic of Trauma and Toxic Stress | 1:01:00

Bob Roth, author of New York Times bestseller Strength in Stillness and CEO of the David Lynch Found­ation, which has taught TM® to over a million at-risk adults and youth, talks about the TM program in businesses, schools, and hospitals for over­coming stress and developing the full potential of the individual.

Personal Growth

February 15, 2021

The Purpose of Meditation | 55:27

Dr. Tony Nader answers questions at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, the first U.S. medical school to offer the TM program as an elective. They invited Dr. Nader, head of the international TM organizations, to speak at Psychiatry Grand Rounds about the effectiveness of the TM technique to dissolve stress and improve health, and to hold a Q&A about TM practice in MDED 400: Phy­si­cian Wellness through the Transcendental Meditation Technique.

Creativity & the Arts

May 20, 2015

Transcendence at Walden Pond

Henry David Thoreau, 1817–1862, USA, writes: “If with closed ears and eyes I consult consciousness for a moment, immediately are all walls and barriers dissipated, earth rolls from under me, and I float…”

Personal Growth

December 22, 2016

10 Unbeatable Last-Minute Gift Ideas for 2016

Still looking for the perfect gift for that special friend, relative, or colleague, but just can’t seem to find it? We’re here to help with a variety of ideas that are sure to bring lasting comfort and joy and fit your budget.

Creativity & the Arts

August 5, 2016

The Monet of Classical Guitar

Sharon Isbin, considered the leading classical guitarist of our time; named “Best Classical Guitarist” by Guitar Player magazine; the first guitarist in over 40 years to receive two classical GRAMMY Awards.

Personal Growth

December 16, 2018

The Gift of Inner Peace Changes Lives for Good

In this season of light, giving, and miracles, we bring you three stories of lives changed for the better with the gift of learning the Transcendental Meditation technique in a time of need. Thanks to generous donations from fellow meditators, they received a TM scholarship and created new futures for themselves.

Education

June 19, 2015

Choose Love over Fear | 26:09

With true Carrey flair, Jim delivers a funny but inspiring speech to the students, parents, faculty, university administrators, and many others at Maharishi University of Management.

“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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