Take the first step Learn meditation in Brighton

Mark Heath, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation

Mark learned TM while studying for a business degree at Warwick University. On graduating, he worked for the Transcendental Meditation organisation in the UK and in the USA until 2004. He then worked for 10 years at a Brighton-based computer games publisher. Mark now runs the Brighton & Hove TM Centre and also teaches in central London.

Take the first step

Public introductory talks are either online or in-person.
If your local centre is not advertising a webinar, please call them direct. Otherwise ...

...register for an info session

The first step is to attend a free introductory talk or "Info Session".
This will be presented by a certified teacher of Transcendental Meditation and generally takes about 1 hour. You will find out:

  • Why TM is so effective for stress and anxiety
  • Why anyone can practise TM
  • What benefits you can realistically expect
  • How it works – the process of transcending
  • How TM differs from other meditations
  • What happens during TM

Following the talk there will be an opportunity to meet privately with the Teacher to discuss personal considerations.

The talk is a prerequisite to joining a course of instruction in TM, but there is no commitment to learn. It is open to everyone even if you only have a mild curiosity! Feel free to bring a friend.

    • Thu Jun 15th 19:00 Intro to Meditation - FREE seminar on Transcendental Meditation
      Online Introduction via Zoom - Brighton & Hove This online Intro Talk will be using the Zoom meeting system. A link will be sent via email when you register.
    • Thu Jun 29th 19:00 Intro to Meditation - FREE seminar on Transcendental Meditation
      Online Introduction via Zoom - Brighton & Hove This online Intro Talk will be using the Zoom meeting system. A link will be sent via email when you register.

Brighton TM Centre

Mark Heath
25 Brangwyn Avenue, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 8XH
Call or SMS: 07976 214 373
Email: brighton.uk@tm.org

What is
Transcendental Meditation?

Transcendental Meditation is a simple technique practised 20 minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably.

It is not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. Over ten million people of all ages, cultures and religions have learned TM.

"It is our birth right to be happy, to be alert ..."

Hugh Jackman talks about TM

TM's Scientifically Proven Health Benefits

Hundreds of published research studies on the TM technique have documented its effectiveness on stress and anxiety, brain function, cardiovascular health and more.

What happens when you meditate?

The TM technique allows your mind to easily settle inward, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness. It is completely different as it involves no concentrating or focusing, no trying to "empty the mind".

What people are saying
about Transcendental Meditation

80% of successful people meditate

"Meditation really changed my life."

Ana

"All areas of my life improved."

Meridith

"It's like a full circle of benefits."

Nicola

"It can unlock something so peaceful and useful."

  • TM is the only meditation practice that has been shown to reduce blood pressure…all other meditation techniques, including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction are not recommended in clinical practice to lower blood pressure.

  • Perhaps its greatest benefit is that it's relatively quick to learn and easy to master. No waiting weeks or months of practice before you see results"

  • According to both the Australian CSIRO and American Heart Association (AHA), the TM technique is the only meditation technique that has been shown to effectively reduce high blood pressure.

  • A 2009 study found Transcendental Meditation helped alleviate stress in college students, while another found it helped reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression and anger.

How is Transcendental Meditation different
from other meditations?

Compared to other meditations TM is different in two ways.

1. Absolutely effortless

  • No concentrating
  • No control of the mind
  • No mindfulness (monitoring of thoughts)
  • No trying to "empty the mind"
  • Anyone can do it, even children with ADHD

2. Proven effective

TM has been proven effective for stress and anxiety, clarity of mind, and more.

How to learn:

TM instruction consists of a one and a half hour session each day for four consecutive days. Our next start date is Saturday 13th May 2023. An optional flexible follow up programme is available afterwards to support you in your practice.