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Scientific research shows that regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique can lower your “biological age” by up to 12 years.

Twenty Minutes Twice a Day

The key to getting the most from the Transcendental Meditation technique is to meditate regularly, twice a day, every day. Even though you’ll notice benefits right from the start, the most powerful and positive effects are cumulative—they come over time with regular meditation.

“TM is wonderful. As soon as I learned, I noticed an immediate upsurge of energy and confidence. At the same time, I find I am more settled and calm on the inside.”
—Maura Butler, US Government Employee

Morning and Evening

When you practice the Transcendental Meditation technique and give your mind and body the daily experience of deep rest and inner silence, you’ll naturally feel more refreshed and revitalized in activity. And the best thing is, the benefits come automatically. You don't have to work hard in order to get them. All that’s necessary is to meditate regularly, morning and evening.
Almost everyone who learns the Transcendental Meditation technique experiences benefits within the first few days. But it’s important to remember that the most profound benefits build up with time.

Younger “Biological Age”

For example, one scientific study examined the effect of the Transcendental Meditation program on what researchers call “biological age”—how old a person’s body is—in contrast to their chronological age, or how many birthdays they’ve had. The researchers used standard measures of aging, such as blood pressure, near-point vision, and auditory discrimination.

The study found that people who had been practicing the Transcendental Meditation program regularly for five years or less had a biological age five years younger than their chronological age. But people who had been meditating more than five years had a biological age twelve years younger than their chronological age. This is just one example of how the benefits add up with regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation program.

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