Mario Orsatti

Clint Eastwood: TM is a Great Tool to Overcome Stress

by Mario Orsatti August 9, 2011

Iconic actor, director, composer, filmmaker Clint Eastwood has been dedicated to his daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique for more than 40 years. Read more

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Adam, Asperger’s Syndrome, and the Transcendental Meditation Program

by Mario Orsatti August 1, 2011

Asperger’s is often referred to as “high-functioning autism.” Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder, associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by… Read more

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“MEDITATION NATION: How Transcendental Meditation returned as the new status symbol” –Details magazine

by Mario Orsatti July 25, 2011

“Movers and shakers are again embracing that seventies mainstay Transcendental Meditation,” according to national magazine DETAILS in its September…Read more

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“Transcendence” becomes a New York Times bestseller!

by Mario Orsatti July 21, 2011
Norman-Rosenthal

Over the past month, Dr. Norman Rosenthal’s new book Transcendence: Healing and Transformation through Transcendental Meditation has landed on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Publishers Weekly. Read more

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Martin Scorsese on his TM practice: “It’s made a difference”

by Mario Orsatti July 7, 2011

Martin Scorsese is one of the cinema’s most acclaimed directors. Born in New York City in 1942, he was a quiet child with a strong case of asthma, and spent much of his young life alone watching movies. After high school he spent a year in a Catholic seminary preparing to become a priest. He later decided…
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New research finds that college students reduce stress, anxiety, and “perfectionistic thinking” through TM

by Mario Orsatti July 5, 2011
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The simple, easily-learned Transcendental Meditation technique reduced stress levels, trait anxiety, depression, and “perfectionistic thinking” among 43 college students participating in a two-semester study at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, which was published in the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. Read more

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“Meditation promoted for soldiers suffering from PTSD” – CNN

by Mario Orsatti June 14, 2011
David-and-Donna

This past week gala events in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, DC drew celebrities, scientists and doctors, and huge crowds to promote the use the Transcendental Meditation program as an… Read more

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“Maharishi, what is ‘enlightenment’?”

by Mario Orsatti May 25, 2011
Maharishi-Mahesh

In this interview, UCLA student reporter Rachel Kelley asks Maharishi about the role of students in changing the world, how the Transcendental Meditation technique can improve effectiveness, and the best question of all—What is enlightenment? Read more

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New research looks at brain integration in top athletes and in long-time meditators

by Mario Orsatti April 26, 2011
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Peak performers have significantly higher degrees of brain and psychological development than the average population, according to a new study of brain functioning and measures of psychological development. Read more

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Urban Zen Foundation honors David Lynch Foundation Vice President

by Mario Orsatti March 30, 2011
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The Urban Zen Foundation has named as its April 2011 Community Ambassador Robert Roth, Vice-President of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace. Read more

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Top psychiatrist speaks about the potential of the TM program for treating PTSD

by Mario Orsatti March 18, 2011
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Renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Norman R. Rosenthal, the researcher who first described seasonal affective disorder (SAD), spoke at a news conference in New York City organized by the David Lynch Foundation as part of its launch of Operation Warrior Wellness.”
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“Meditation soothes war veterans” – Agence France Presse

by Mario Orsatti March 16, 2011

Record numbers of American soldiers are being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the start of the Iraq war—a debilitating syndrome which these men and women carry with them from the battlefield into civilian life. Read more

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Howard Stern and David Letterman discuss TM

by Mario Orsatti February 22, 2011
howard-stern

Prominent radio talk show host Howard Stern sat down recently with CBS “Late Show” host David Letterman for a long talk about the future of the entertainment industry, politics, and life. In the midst of the chat, David turned the discussion the Transcendental Meditation program. Read more

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Getting in the “zone”- Can Transcendental Meditation help?

by Mario Orsatti January 6, 2011
College-Football

Whether you just love the game of football and look forward to a game of pick-up with friends on a Saturday afternoon or you are an elite athlete on a pro- or college-level team, you want fast reflexes and an even quicker mind. You want the incredible, almost magical satisfaction of playing in the “zone.” Read more

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Childhood ADHD rate increases 22% in the U.S. Can the TM technique help?

by Mario Orsatti December 13, 2010
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Nearly 1 in 10 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the rate appears to be growing, according to a report released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more

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Will the TM program become a benefit businesses offer? For some companies it already has.

by Mario Orsatti December 9, 2010
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The December 7th Huffington Post article, “Meditation: The New Corporate Benefit that Pays Huge Dividends” talks about the benefits a Washington, DC consulting firm found from making the TM technique part of its benefit package. Read more

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Clint Eastwood, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Katy Perry, Russell Simmons, Donna Karan, Russell Brand—coming together to support the David Lynch Foundation

by Mario Orsatti November 9, 2010
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On December 13th, the David Lynch Foundation will host its second “Change Begins Within” benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Clint Eastwood, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Katy Perry, Russell Simmons, Donna Karan, Russell Brand and other celebrities will come together to support the Lynch Foundation’s efforts. Read more

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Comic: How NOT to practice Transcendental Meditation (part 1)

by Mario Orsatti October 21, 2010
transcendental-meditation-comic-what-tm-is-not

There are many misconceptions about how to practice the Transcendental Meditation technique. Some people think it involves concentration or contemplation, while others think it is something that can be learned from book. In fact it is none of these things. Read more

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Government leaders in England use TM technique to reduce stress, feel calmer, sleep better

by Mario Orsatti October 12, 2010

Acute stress and deep fatigue are common features in the lives of government leaders everywhere. These factors take a negative toll, impacting health and the quality of leadership. Read more

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Executives talk about the benefits of TM practice

by Mario Orsatti September 23, 2010

The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business newspapers, recently reported that Rick Goings, Chief Executive of the international plastics storage giant Tupperware, depends on his Transcendental Meditation practice to enhance his performance and to help him deal with the rigors of leading a global company. Read more

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