TM is different to other meditation styles. It doesn't involve:
trying to 'be in the now'
mindfulness
concentration
positive or wishful thinking
adopting a change of attitude, belief or value system
trying to empty or control the mind
Take the first step Reserve your place at a free info session either in person or online
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.
Transcendental Meditation allows the nervous system to access a special quality of rest different from ordinary rest and relaxation - and in some ways deeper than sleep. It allows the brain to break out of the cycle of stress. The frontal lobes of the brain are then able to coordinate mind and emotions, and you see life in perspective once again.
Hear what others say about TM
"There's a place of calm in all of us, that we can easily access and that's what TM showed me."
A comparative study, involving 1,295 people with high anxiety, found Transcendental Meditation was more effective than other approaches at reducing anxiety. The effect was greatest among people with the highest levels of long-term anxiety.
Common Questions
Can I learn TM from a book or video?+
Imagine trying to learn a natural golf swing or the violin. You know how valuable it is for a good teacher to show you the proper technique. Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn, but requires personalised interactive guidance. For this reason, it's taught only through one-on-one instruction by a certified TM teacher. 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 Transcendental Meditation?+
Transcendental Meditation allows your mind to easily settle inward, through quieter levels of thought, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness — pure consciousness.
What if I'm not good at controlling my mind?+
No problem at all. Unlike other forms of meditation, TM practice involves no concentration, no control of the mind, no contemplation, no monitoring of thoughts. It is completely effortless.
What if I'm sceptical?+
The effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation is the same whether you believe it will work or are completely sceptical. That's because it automatically and effortlessly allows your active thinking mind to settle down to a state of deep inner calm.
