meditation

Since 1958
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has trained more than 40
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teachers in the practice of Transcendental Meditation or TM. These teachers have taught more than six million people worldwide this simple
natural procedure which allows its practitioners to gain deep rest and contact their inner reservoir of creativity
energy and intelligence. This information comes from the official Transcendental Meditation website at www.tm.org.

What happens during meditation

During the practice of TM
the mind and body experience a unique state of restful alertness. As the mind becomes more silent
the body becomes deeply relaxed. At the most settled state of awareness
the mind transcends all mental activity to experience the simplest form of awareness
Transcendental Consciousness. Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that experiencing this state correlates with greater creativity
improved learning
higher IQ
better grades
higher moral reasoning
increased brain wave coherence and improved neurological functioning of the body.

Practicing TM helps develops increased energy
creativity and intelligence. This in turn helps awaken the unlimited potential of the meditator's mind and body. The result is that those who practice TM enjoy greater health
happiness and success in all aspects of life.

How to meditate

Anyone can learn how to meditate. No special lessons
books or equipment are required. People of all ages
cultures and educational backgrounds can practice TM.

TM is an easy and enjoyable experience that takes only 20 minutes twice a day. You can do it alone or with others in a group. Pick a time and place where you will not be disturbed. Then just sit comfortably with your eyes closed. No effort
no concentration
no special skills nor change of lifestyle are required. Thoughts will enter and leave your mind as you meditate. Attend to them or not as you choose.

People can benefit from TM even if they don't believe it will work. Try meditating regularly for 20 minutes twice a day and you will start to see results in the form of improvements in your life.

Back in the 1960's when TM first became popular in the United States
practitioners were known to chant "OM" or another single syllable sound while they meditated. This is no longer considered necessary
though it can be done if desired. Most people now meditate silently.

The benefits of TM

Practitioners of transcendental meditation start noticing positive changes in their lives within a few days or weeks after they start meditating. These benefits include clearer thinking
improved memory
enhanced creativity and sharper intellect. These changes can enable people to achieve more in their work by becoming more creative and effective without having to work harder. Other people have said they feel healthier
more rested and relaxed
and have increased immunity to disease
reduction of aging effects and greater energy and vitality after starting to meditate.

TM can even help in relationships with others. It can help you enjoy closer friendships
become calmer and more self-confident and feel less anxious and stressed out. By radiating this increased harmony and lack of stress to the outside world
TM may even contribute to world peace.

The Maharishi teaches that by practicing Transcendental Meditation regularly
you can choose what you want to be and begin to achieve that goal. Why not try practicing TM now and see how your life improves?