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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 ►

Vedic Knowledge

October 4, 2019

India Honors Maharishi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India honors TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi with a commemorative stamp, for his original contribution to meditation, Yoga, and the revival of the ancient health system of Ayurveda.

Maharishi

October 4, 2019

The Story of Maharishi and How the Teaching of the Transcendental Meditation Technique Began

Vedic scholar Dr. William Sands tells the story of Maharishi’s contributions to the most ancient tradition of knowledge, the Vedic Tradition, and how his teaching profoundly impacted the world. This excerpt is adapted from Dr. Sands’ book, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Gift to the World.

Education

September 10, 2019

Expand Your Awareness with Great Italian Art—and a Tour of Italy

Discover universal qualities of consciousness in the works of Michelangelo and Raphael in this exploration of two masterpieces of Renaissance art. To experience these art works and many others in person, enjoy the MUM Tour of Italy in May 2020.

Topics

September 10, 2019

“The Rock Star Whisperer” on Fame, Balance, and Creative Flow | 18:44

Q&A with Kathryn Frazier, founder of Biz 3. Her 200+ clients include some of the biggest names in music, film/tv, sports, comedy, and tech. “When I am practicing TM, I am able to have all of those balls up in the air. You just have this flow of energy through you,” she says.

Vedic Knowledge

September 10, 2019

Discover the Maharishi AyurVeda Approach to Cleansing and Detox

To get rid of built-up toxins and rejuvenate for health, vitality, and a mental boost, the ancient health system of Ayurveda recommends several days of specialized massage and herbal cleanses. Nancy Lonsdorf, M.D., and Robert Keith Wallace, Ph.D., introduce panchakarma, the “karmas” or actions for internal cleansing, and how these transformative treatments work. Plus a Quiz with 10 Tips for detoxing at home!

Education

September 10, 2019

“Silence the Violence” Benefit Concert, Oct. 11: An Inside Look at Bringing TM to 10,000 Youth and Families

An inside look at the work of the David Lynch Foundation in Washington, D.C. Concert proceeds will help bring the TM technique to vulnerable youth and families at no cost, through in-school and after-school programs and community organizations.

Better Health

September 14, 2016

TM, Creativity, Performance, and Stress, Part 1 | 31:55

Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC’s Squawk Box interviews Drs. Norman Rosenthal, Pamela Peeke, and Mehmet Oz about their experience with the TM technique.

Better Health

June 11, 2021

Sustainable, Humane, and Ethical Products for an Enlightened World

The Maharishi International University Store just launched its new website, with sustainably and ethically sourced clothing, gifts, bedding, and high-quality incense, plus the most comprehensive collection of books and recordings on Maharishi Vedic ScienceSM.

TM in the News

July 29, 2015

Meditate to Sharpen Your Assertive Edge

Eschewing sleeping pills and other drugs, Charles Wallace, writing for Financial Times, favored a healthier approach to dealing with modern-day stress.

TM in the News

August 18, 2015

Meditation Curbs Violence at San Francisco Schools | 3:11

What happens when the TM technique is added to the curriculum of a struggling school? NBC Nightly News and Cynthia McFadden wanted to find out.

TM in the News

August 3, 2016

Elevate Features Transcendental Meditation

The magazine Elevate ran a three-page article on TM® , featuring veteran teacher and Executive Director of the David Lynch Foundation (DLF) Bob Roth.

MIU.edu

May 14, 2020

MIU Offers NEW Online B.A. in Cinematic Arts and New Media

“Meditate and Create” • Imagine and realize your creative vision • Master techniques related to camera, software, storytelling, troubleshooting, and the creative process • Harness the potential of the web and social media • Be part of a supportive online community • Create a professional portfolio that will prepare you for a career in film, television, and new media

“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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