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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

August 31, 2025

From Marathons to Nature: Six Decades of Photography | 51:50

Jim Davis is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, special events photographer, and founder of Chappell Studio, Marathon Foto, Grad Images, and Jim Davis Images. He recalls some of his favorite moments and some of the famous people he has photographed professionally. He also talks about how learning TM gave him the energy to run a large-scale business and manage high-pressure events.

Education

August 24, 2025

From Piano to Handbells: The Journey of a Versatile Musician | 51:09

James Meredith, pianist, voice and piano teacher, composer, coach, and conductor, reflects on his career in music, from classical to contemporary. He discusses his groundbreaking role with the Sonos Handbell Ensemble, which helped elevate handbells into the realm of mainstream concert performance. Mr. Meredith also highlights his inspiring work with underserved youth, guiding them to success through music education.

Better Health

August 17, 2025

Sports Psychology and the Value of Inner Silence | 55:03

Stephen Franze, sports psychologist, mental performance and ice hockey coach, and former physical trainer, discusses how athletes can recognize and overcome common mental and emotional challenges. He shares his goals for developing self-awareness in students by enhancing communication and strengthening their identity, both within and beyond their sport.

Individual & Society

August 10, 2025

Publishing, Meditation, and Meaningful Work | 46:47

Claudia Mueller, founder, publisher, and editor of The Iowa Source magazine, discusses her path from literature student to media entrepreneur and how her lifelong passion for writing and spiritual growth helped shape the publication she continues to lead. Since its founding in 1984, The Iowa Source has become a vital regional voice, reaching 16,000 print readers and an additional 12,000 online, with content spanning the arts, health, technology, and more.

Creativity & the Arts

August 3, 2025

Living With All Your Heart | 53:20

Frederica von Stade is widely regarded as the pre-eminent lyric mezzo-soprano of her generation and is celebrated for her brilliant performances all over the world. She has been described by The New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers.” Some highlights of her music career include singing at the White House ​four​ times, for four U.S. Presidents,​ and starring in a gala staged for the 1992 Winter Olympics.

 

The Arts

July 27, 2025

The Joy of Writing Children’s Books | 47:35

Arlene Maguire discusses her inspiring life as a writer of children’s books. Many of her lyrical books foster self-esteem, while others are educational and inspirational, or simply written for fun. Ms. Maguire also explains how learning the TM and TM-Sidhi® programs transformed her life, empowered her writing, and continues to provide her with energy and clarity as an author at the remarkable age of 85.

Books

February 3, 2018

Changing the World from Within: How a Lifelong Passion for Helping Others Led to the Launch of the David Lynch Foundation

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT from Bob Roth’s new book, Strength in Stillness, from starting TM in 1960s Berkeley to an unexpected alliance with one of our most creative filmmakers.

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.

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!

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.”

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.

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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