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Find an instructor Home What is TM? Learn TM TM course Course fee Follow-up TM Centers in the U.S. Not in the U.S.? Contact A personalized journey to inner peace, clarity, & wellness What is the Transcendental Meditation* technique? 4 mins TM* is an effortless meditation practice that’s taught one-on-one, evidence-based , and guaranteed . Find an instructor near you Evidence-based benefits ( ) Reduce stress & anxiety Find increased resilience to stress and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly. Research has shown the TM technique is also effective for PTSD and ADHD. ( ) Increase mental clarity & creativity Through improved brain function, you’ll gain a broader perspective and enjoy more focus and creativity to make progress towards your goals. ( ) Get better sleep & health Enjoy a deep rest that enlivens the body’s natural healing response, improving heart health, immunity, sleep quality, and stress-related conditions. Find an instructor Connect with a local, certified TM instructor to learn more about the TM technique and its benefits. Find an instructor near you What is transcending ?” watch the video by Dr. Tony Nader , global leader of TM organizations 4 mins Why the TM technique is different ( ) Personalized one-on-one instruction Personally connect with a certified TM instructor and receive expert support during your whole journey. ( ) Practice with no effort Everyone can do the TM technique, even if you can’t meditate.” There is no concentrating, no control of the mind, and no trying to empty the mind.” ( ) Guaranteed to work for everyone Backed by the experience of millions of people and hundreds of research studies, we’re happy to offer a satisfaction guarantee. Find an instructor There are 170+ TM Centers in the U.S. where you can learn to meditate, and discover a deep inner peace. Find an instructor near you What people say about TM Slide 2 of 5 1 min Ethan Startup founder 1 min Sherri Project manager 1 min Ellen Degeneres TV host & comedian 1 min Isabella & Paula Mother & daughter 2 mins Jerry, George, Bob Roth TV host & comedian Book a TM course How to learn A In-person Visit a TM Center for 1.5 hrs on 4 consecutive days for personalized one-on-one instruction & small group follow-up sessions. AND B Hybrid Visit a TM Center once for personalized one-on-one instruction, then complete the following sessions remotely. Book a TM course Learn more Common questions What is the TM course fee? As a non-profit organization, we’re committed to making the TM technique and its benefits accessible to as many people as possible. To honor this mission, the TM course fee is income-based and can be paid in four installments. Click here for details. Can I learn TM from a book or video? Imagine trying to learn a musical instrument or sport. You know how valuable it is for a good teacher to show you the proper technique. Similarly, individualized instruction by certified TM instructors ensures a personal and intuitive learning experience, allowing students to learn the technique with ease and precision, and to establish a lasting TM practice. There is no other way to learn the authentic TM technique — and there is no evidence that anything else provides the full range of benefits documented in the published research on TM. What happens during TM? The TM technique allows your mind to naturally transcend, or easily settle inward, to quieter and quieter levels of thought, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness. What if I’m not good at controlling my mind? No problem at all. Unlike other forms of meditation, the TM technique involves no concentration, no control of the mind, no contemplation, no monitoring of thoughts. It is completely effortless. What if I’m skeptical? The TM technique’s effectiveness is the same whether you believe it will work or are completely skeptical. That’s because it automatically and effortlessly allows your active thinking mind to settle down to a state of deep inner calm. What is the difference between TM and mindfulness? In mindfulness meditation you monitor your thoughts, feelings, breathing, and bodily sensations, without judging them. This keeps your mind engaged on the active level of thinking, as do many other forms of meditation. What we don’t often realize is that, beneath the active surface, the mind already has a deep level of calm, like the settled depth of the ocean beneath the waves. The Transcendental Meditation technique facilitates transcending – effortlessly opening our awareness to this deeper, peaceful level of the mind. What is the origin of the TM technique? Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, whose life’s work was to revive and demystify the timeless knowledge of meditation, and verify its effectiveness through the lens of modern science, began teaching Transcendental Meditation in the 1950s. After refining and systematizing the teaching of TM, Maharishi began a movement to make the technique available worldwide. He oversaw the training of thousands of instructors and established a non-profit foundation to preserve the authenticity of the TM technique for generations to come. Find an instructor Please complete a short form so that we can put you in touch with a local TM instructor. Find an instructor near you Home What is TM? Taught by non-profit Learn TM TM course Course fee Follow-up TM Centers in the U.S. Not in the U.S.? 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