The Transcendental Meditation Program
“There is something about TM. It is the only time I have that
stillness. I open my eyes and I’m sad that it’s 20 minutes later.
It gives me this peaceful feeling—I just love it so much. You
achieve all of the benefits from just sitting still and going
within.”—Ellen DeGeneres
According to the American Heart Association, the Transcendental Meditation technique is the only meditation practice shown to lower blood pressure. In its report*, the AHA said “Other meditation techniques [including MBSR] are not recommended at this time.”
* Brook RD et al., Beyond Medications and Diet: Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure. A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. Hypertension, 61:00, 2013
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How to learn
Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and provides
a lifetime of benefits. Please contact your local TM teacher for details.
Seven steps
Step 1: FREE Introductory Talk
Enhancing mental potential, health, social relationships,
and promoting inner and outer peace. (1 hour)
Step 2: FREE Preparatory Talk
The mechanics of the TM technique—how it works, why it’s easy to
learn and effortless to practice, how it’s different from other forms of
meditation, and the origins of the technique. (45 minutes)
Step 3: FREE Personal Interview
A private meeting with a certified TM teacher. (10–15 minutes)
Step 4: Personal Instruction
Instruction in the TM technique with a certified TM teacher.
(1–2 hours) Note: TM course fee is required at this step.
Step 5–7: Three Days of Checking
Verifying correctness of the practice and further instruction.
(1–2 hours)
Free lifetime follow-up and support program
Your TM course includes a suite of programs to enrich your understanding and experience and ensure that you are gaining maximum from your practice. These are available to all TM course participants at any TM Center in the US, at no cost:
- Over the first few months, conveniently scheduled appointments will be set up with your TM teacher to verify that your meditation practice is optimal and to answer any questions that may arise.
- Personal one-on-one “tune-ups” of your TM practice, TM refresher courses, and access to a certified TM instructor to answer questions, or discuss your practice.
- Exclusive access to resources that provide deeper knowledge to enhance the experience gained from your TM practice. These include advanced lectures, special events and speakers, group meditations and celebrations, as well as subscriptions to an online TM magazine.