TM - More information on Transcendental Meditation

"Every individual, by his every thought, word and action, shakes the entire Universe. This is the status of an individual. One is connected with the whole Universe by every little bit of activity. An individual appears to be bound by the boundaries of home and by the boundaries of his own body, but in reality the subtle aspect of the individuality go to make universal existence.” - by Maharishi Mahesh yogi, 1967 -

“TM is so effective as a stress management tool because stress is dissolved natuarally and effortlessly. Mentally, I feel much clearer after doing TM and find that problem resolution is instantaneous. As a result, my personal productivity is extremely high” - Roger Layton, computer consultant specializing in artificial intelligence -

“As a family, TM provides us with a golden thread o love, joy, strength and togetherness”
- Rod and Lana Ackerman -

“Since doing TM, I find it easier to deal with people at all levels. I am more focused on work and am proud of the quality of what I produce” - Conrad Mhlongo, technician -

“I have discovered that TM has helped me to be more relaxed and confident”.
- Siphiwe Ncwana, public relations officer -

“In this meditation the mind actually experiences subtle states of thought without having to imagine, anticipate, or aim at any particular process. IT is an entirely innocent process which succeeds under the personal guidance of a qualified teacher.” - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi -

“TM gives an extraordinarily deep and refreshing rest in just a few minutes…” - Science Magazine -

“…TM meditators have a great reduction of stress and anxiety …” - Journal of Clinical Psychology -

“…TM meditators have the health of a person five to 12 years younger…” - International Journal of Neuroscience -

“…a dramatic reduction in the risk factors for heart disease …” - Scientific American -

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (born January 12, 1917), the founder of the Transcendental Meditation program, has inspired numerous schools, colleges, universities, health-care facilities, Peace Palaces, and Invincibility centers that bear his name.

In approximately 1939 Maharishi became a disciple of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, who, from 1941 to 1953, was the Shankaracharya (spiritual leader) of Jyotir Math, which is located in the Indian Himalayas. Maharishi credits him with inspiring his teachings.

Since his first global tour in 1958, Maharishi's techniques for human development have been taught to millions of people around the world, and he continues to focus on systematically re-enlivening all aspects of the Vedic Literature for public use.

Since 1990 Maharishi has coordinated his global activities from his residence in the town of Vlodrop in the municipality of Roerdalen in the Netherlands.

Leading medical experts report that 90% of all disease is caused or complicated by stress. The most effective method shown to reduce stress is the Transcendental Meditation technique. Eight thousand physicians in North America have learned the technique, the benefits of which include:

Decreased stress and fatique
Decreased hight blood pressure
Lower rate of heart disease
Increased happiness & self-esteem
Increased creativity and learning ability
Less use of alcohol and cigarettes

“I recommend the TM technique to my patients and I’ve noticed such improvements as rapid relief from insomnia, decreased anxiety and depression, normalization of hypertensions, and less use of alcohol and cigarettes”
- Morrie Gelfand, CM, DM, FRCS(C), FACS, FACOG -

“Transcendental Meditation is the most effective method I have found for reducing stess. As stress is implicated in so many diseases, I would recommend TM for anyone.”
- Florence Yakura, MD -

“When patients come into my office they are not looking for alternative care. They are looking for mainstream, scientifically proven medical care. And that’s what I give them when I prescribe TM. It works"
- Guy-Paul Gagne, MD, LCMC, FRCS -