University Student Talks About Transcendental Meditation

“And I felt, there has to be a way inside of myself to kind of kill the noise, to kind of bring the noise down so I can actually start hearing myself. For me meditation has just allowed me to unveil who I am. It has allowed me to really be creative, but not by force—naturally, effortlessly—just ideas, my imagination is always going, it’s always vibrant…”

The Technique: Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced twenty minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. It is easy to learn and enjoyable to practice and is not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. Over six million people have learned it — people of all ages, cultures, and religions — and over 380 published, peer-reviewed research studies have found that the TM technique significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and fatigue, and promotes balanced functioning of mind and body.