The importance of learning from a Certified Teacher
While there are many practices described by the word “meditation,” the
Transcendental Meditation technique is distinct from all other meditation practices,
and is the only program whose benefits have been verified by over 600 scientific
research studies. more
In the United States, the Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through the Maharishi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Maharishi Foundation certified teachers of the TM technique not only have many years of experience practicing the technique, they have also successfully completed an intensive 5 month in-residence Teacher Training Course, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the TM program, and maintain their certification through ongoing professional courses for TM teachers.
Only by learning the Transcendental Meditation program from a Maharishi Foundation certified teacher can you be assured of receiving the authentic Transcendental Meditation technique and gaining access to all the advanced programs of knowledge and experience that have been structured for your benefit by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Erin Skipper
Erin has been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique since 1982, and became a teacher of the TM technique in 2005. She was Director of the Seattle TM Program from 2005–2010 and was the Director of Community & Student Outreach for the David Lynch Foundation. She received a BA in Consciousness-Based Health Care from Maharishi University of Management, with a minor in Vedic Science. She enjoys photography, gardening, swimming and hiking. She resides in Echo Park and teaches at the Los Feliz/Glendale TM Center.
“I love teaching meditation. When we teach someone how to meditate, we give them the key to unlock their hidden potential so they can become more of who they want to become. It is very heartwarming.”
Jesse Berkowitz
Jesse has taught the TM program at companies such as The Dr. Oz Show and top–ranked hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, while also helping bring meditation to underprivileged students in South Africa. He grew up in Fairfield, Iowa — the famous ‘TM Town’ profiled by Oprah Winfrey — and has been meditating since 1986. Jesse has a business background, served as director of marketing for the David Lynch Foundation, and holds an MBA from Maharishi University of Management.
Jesse has always loved teaching — whether lecturing at the university level or giving piano lessons to kids — and what he enjoys most about teaching TM is the personal connection with students.
“Meditation is great because it’s so low–tech. Everybody can get caught up with all their gadgets, but TM is about experiencing your Self, without all the noise and clutter. There’s no substitute for that — it can’t be automated or outsourced!”