The TM®Technique

What is the Transcendental Meditation technique?

It is a simple, natural, effortless procedure practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. It's not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle.

What happens during TM practice?

Your mind effortlessly settles inward beyond thought to experience the most silent and peaceful level of consciousness - pure awareness, your innermost Self.

Extensive published research has found that this state of restful alertness markedly reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue, and promotes balanced functioning of mind and body.

How many people practice the TM technique?

More than six million people worldwide have learned this simple, natural technique - people of all ages, cultures, and religions.

How much research has been done on the TM technique?

Over 350 published, peer-reviewed research studies have been conducted at medical schools and universities (including Harvard, UCLA, and Stanford). These studies have been published in more than 100 scientific journals.

Where did the TM technique come from?

The Transcendental Meditation technique is based on the ancient Vedic tradition of India. This knowledge has been handed down by Vedic masters from generation to generation for thousands of years.

About 50 years ago, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - the representative in our age of the Vedic tradition - introduced the TM technique to the world. When we teach the TM technique today, we maintain the same procedures used by teachers thousands of years ago for maximum effectiveness.