TM course
In-person course
On an in-person TM course, all four core sessions are hosted at a TM Center. Session 1: One-on-one personalized instruction Sessions 2-4: Small group lessons & discussion 1.5 hours per day
Hybrid course
On a hybrid TM course, only the first session is in person and the other three are completed remotely. Session 1: One-on-one personalized instruction Sessions 2-4: Virtual lessons with our interactive digital content and live video meetings with your TM teacher 2 hours per day
TM course details
To ensure the success of each student, TM is taught exclusively by certified teachers. Your teacher will guide you through your entire TM course and will continue to be available for ongoing support. This personalized and comprehensive service will give you a solid foundation for a lifetime of benefits from your TM practice.
Session 1: In-person one-on-one instruction On day one, you'll learn the essentials of TM and meditate for the first time. Afterward, you'll discuss your experience with your teacher, who will help you evaluate and refine your new practice. Sessions 2-4: In-person or online classes Each of these classes will include a meditation with your teacher, as well as further instruction on the dos and don’ts of correct practice, discussion, and feedback on your experiences. Topics will include how to know you’re meditating correctly, the mechanics of TM, how to fit meditation into your life, what different experiences during TM practice mean, what you can look forward to with regular practice, and more.
The majority of the TM course can be taken either in person or remotely. The first session, however, is always held in person, at a local TM Center or teaching space. There are TM Centers in most major cities, and 170+ teaching locations in the U.S.
TM course fee
TM is taught by a non-profit organization committed to making TM’s benefits available to as many people as possible. To honor this mission, the TM course fee is income-based and can be paid in installments. In addition, with generous donations, we make scholarships available to first responders, veterans, and those in need of financial assistance.
Select an annual household income range
*Book a course by January 5th to take advantage of our special holiday offer. The reduced price of $420 is available to health care workers, first responders, veterans, and full-time students. Partial scholarships are also available for those in financial need as funds allow.
The TM course fee includes:
- Personalized one-on-one instruction
- 3 group sessions with your teacher and other course participants
- Continued support from certified TM teachers, including personal tune-ups
- The TM app (including a custom timer, access to daily group meditations and other TM events, a library of videos and knowledge, and much more)
- A satisfaction guarantee
- Access to TM centers around the world
Can’t afford the course? We also offer partial scholarships to deserving individuals in need. Contact your local TM teacher for details.
Frequently asked questions
Your annual household income is the combined gross incomes (before taxes and expenses) of all members of your household. We won't ask you for evidence of your household income, we rely on your integrity.
If you choose to pay in installments during check-out, your total course fee is simply divided into equal payments. We don’t charge interest or require a credit check. The first payment is charged before your TM course begins.
To qualify as a full-time student, an undergraduate student must be taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester. A graduate student must be taking a minimum of 9 credits per semester.
All students in high school or under are eligible for the student rate.
Examples of federal assistance include low-income aid programs such as Medicaid, welfare (TANF), food stamps (SNAP), disability benefits, etc.
Others with low income may also apply for a partial grant.
We offer partial scholarships to deserving individuals in need.
Hybrid and in-person courses both include a one-on-one personalized instruction session. They also include follow-up sessions that take place in person, online, or a combination of these options, according to your preference. Whether you opt for a hybrid or in-person TM course, you will be guided throughout your course by a certified TM teacher. After your course, you will also benefit from ongoing support from your teacher, or any TM teacher across the U.S. Both courses also include access to the TM app, which comes with a TM timer, a library of knowledge, and access to group meditations.
The Transcendental Meditation technique is available in the USA through Maharishi Foundation USA, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization.
All revenues from course fees go entirely to support the organization’s educational and charitable initiatives in the U.S. and around the world.
Over the past several years, full TM scholarships have been given to more than one million at-risk students, military veterans and others in need through partnerships with other non-profit organizations and foundations.
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The TM journey
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Learn the technique and enjoy the follow-up
After completing the TM course, you'll have access to unlimited follow-up support in-person with any certified TM teacher in the U.S. and in the TM app, where you can review course highlights.
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Join community events and group meditations
Online and in-person group meditations bring the global TM community closer together and help you stay on track with your meditation.
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Take your practice deeper
Go on TM retreats or learn advanced meditation techniques to experience even deeper rest and accelerate your personal growth.
TM course locations
Most of the TM course takes place according to your preference: either in person or remotely. The first session, however, is always held in person, at a local TM Center or teaching space. The TM course is offered in 170+ locations in the U.S., including most major cities.