Authentic TM technique
There are many kinds of meditation practices available, which differ in their method of practice, outcomes, and effectiveness. When you learn TM from a certified teacher, you can be sure you are learning the authentic technique.
Certified TM teachers
TM teachers receive professional level training and certification – over 1000 hours of in-residence training.
One-on-one instruction
All certified TM teachers provide personal one-on-one TM instruction—as well as group sessions over the next three days to verify correctness of the practice and provide further instruction.
Free lifetime support
One-on-one “tune-ups” of your TM practice and Q&A’s with certified teachers, and TM refresher courses, at any TM center or with any TM teacher in the US.
TM community
Advanced lectures, group meditations, special events, and access to specialized online resources and videos, and more.
Non-profit
The TM technique is taught in the U.S. by Maharishi Foundation USA, a federally recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Helping those in need ►
Our finances are audited annually by an independent CPA firm.
No owners or shareholders
As a non-profit, 100% of the TM course fee supports our educational and charitable initiatives and related expenses. There is no profit-sharing.
170 TM centers in the U.S.
The TM course fee helps cover the operating costs of 170 TM centers and the national offices that serve them.
Compensation
Our certified TM teachers and administrative staff are comprised of both volunteer and paid employees. Fulltime employees receive salaries below the median for similar positions in other non-profit educational organizations
Helping those in need
More than 500,000 full TM scholarships have been given to at-risk children, military veterans, domestic violence victims, homeless people, and others in need, through partnerships with the David Lynch Foundation and other non-profit organizations.