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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 ►

Better Health

April 13, 2025

How to Be Happy for No Reason | 49:11

Marci Shimoff is a number one New York Times best-selling author, world-renowned transformational teacher, and expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Ms. Shimoff discusses how she overcame depression through her TM practice and how she continues to develop happiness through research and interviews with happy people.

The Arts

April 6, 2025

The Beautiful Life of a Maharishi Gandharva Veda Musician | 50:18

World-famous sitarist Reshma Srivastava has been a musician since the age of six. She discusses the uplifting value of Maharishi Gandharva VedaSM music for creating balance in nature, better health, happiness, and peace, as well as her passion for spreading this knowledge worldwide. She concludes with a beautiful raga to create a soothing and positive influence for our audience and the environment.

Individual & Society

March 23, 2025

A Painter’s Journey to Becoming a Sculptor in Demand | 43:44

Artist Jeroen Stok discusses his evolution from drawing and painting to creating iconic sculptures. He talks about his most fulfilling projects, including advocating for people with disabilities and creating monuments for those grieving the loss of a loved one. He also describes the many benefits he receives from his TM and TM-Sidhi practice, which include enhancing his clarity and creativity.

Creativity & the Arts

March 16, 2025

Conquering Stress and Increasing Creativity | 50:28

Author Robert Brighton talks about how TM helped him turn a high-stress job into a fulfilling writing career—and how diving deep within fuels his creativity and empathy for his characters. He shares his love for historical fiction, specifically early 20th-century history and literature. Robert also discusses his writing process and upcoming multi-media course.

Individual & Society

March 9, 2025

The Urgent Importance of the TM Technique for Leaders in Every Area of Life | 51:48

Peter Lamoureux, Executive Director of International Programs and Lead TM Teacher at the David Lynch Foundation, talks about the urgent need for military, business, and government leaders to have a systematic way to expand their consciousness.

Creativity & the Arts

March 2, 2025

The Challenges and Triumphs of an Acclaimed Novelist and Non-Fiction Writer | 46:28

Sam Mills is an Oxford-educated British novelist and non-fiction writer. She explains how the TM and TM-Sidhi programs helped her deal with the pressure at Oxford and contributed to her success as a writer. Ms. Mills also shares fascinating details about her novels and helpful tips for aspiring writers.

Books

March 5, 2018

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Be Happy and Successful—Now and for Life | 3:31

A revolutionary approach to raising resilient, purpose-driven kids, by neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test-prep expert Ned Johnson. Think of yourself as your child’s consultant, not her boss. Help your kid problem solve, rather than trying to fix it for him. Encourage “radical downtime” with TM and sleep. Be a “nonanxious presence.”

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!

Personal Growth

February 28, 2020

10 Easy Questions to Refresh Your TM Know-How

Now that you’ve reviewed the TM Primer in “10 Things Every Meditator Should Know,” have fun reinforcing your understanding with this easy TM Quiz.

Maharishi

November 11, 2016

New Edition: Timeless Knowledge for Higher States of Consciousness

The Science of Being and Art of Living, the definitive classic by TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, is a rich source of knowledge for enhancing your TM practice and deepening your understanding of life, consciousness, and fulfillment.

Personal Growth

August 1, 2019

11 Ways to Enjoy Your TM Practice on Vacation

Get the most out of your meditations—and your holiday—with these tried-and-true vacation tips and meditator favorites. You’ll enjoy your break even more with the extra rest, stress relief, and time to yourself, and come home fresh and recharged.

Enlightenment Series

May 11, 2021

What Is the First Step to Realizing Higher States of Human Evolution?

“The mind is like an ocean, with thoughts as waves on its surface. The deeper you dive in the ocean of the mind, the quieter and more settled it becomes,” writes Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., in this exclusive excerpt from his new best-selling book. He explores sleeping, dreaming, and waking states, and the fourth state, Transcendental Consciousness, the “square one” prerequisite for higher stages of growth.

Videos

June 5, 2018

A School That’s All about Total Brain Development and Self-Discovery | 5:08

At Maharishi School, students grow into their best and happiest selves by optimizing their brains, expanding their hearts, and exploring their creativity.

Education

June 5, 2018

Disruptors for Good Inspire a New Generation | 2:01

Father Gabriel Mejía, the “Mother Teresa of Colombia.” Iconic filmmaker David Lynch. Art Not War founders, Laura Dawn and Daron Murphy. Gang recovery activist Barry “Ra” Frye. Chicago school founder Nakisha Hobbs. Combat veteran and leader in post-traumatic growth Dusty Baxley… Innovators share how to change the world for the better.

Books

April 4, 2018

How Teens Can Sculpt a Happier, More Resilient Brain for Themselves | 28:36

More real-world advice to help your kids be their best selves, from neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test-prep expert Ned Johnson, authors of The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.

TM.org

April 4, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres​ Talks TM

On ​her April 2nd show, DeGeneres talked with Bob Roth about the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique and his bestseller, Strength in Stillness. “I want to feel clear, and the only way to do that is to get to that silent place. It feels like—I am home. It changes everything,” she says. Watch their conversation on TM.org.

Vedic Knowledge

March 5, 2018

The New “Ancient” Way to a Healthier Heart and a Longer Life | 6:26

To protect and nourish your heart, Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf shares new insights into time-tested diet and lifestyle tips from Maharishi AyurVeda® and modern medicine.

Education

March 5, 2018

Dr. Nader Answers Kids’ Questions about TM, Focus, and “Going Within” | 1:20

Students at Sacred Heart School in Florida ask the head of the international TM organizations, Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., some probing questions, and his interaction with this 6th-grade class is a pure delight!

“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

Creativity & the Arts

Continuous Creation

Artist Kuno Vollet creates iconic objects with fullness of emptiness at their center: “TM influenced my art from the beginning, because you have to be so relaxed, not tense, when you do your work… I get into a deeper and deeper state, and it’s just a flow, where there is no disturbance. The art is just being created.”

My Story

Trekking 1000s of Miles with TM

“After a very demanding and exhausting day, nothing is better than knowing that once I sit down to meditate, I will be reinvigorated and any negatives of the day will melt away,” writes Ted Stekkinger.
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