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Enjoy peaceful relaxation and
freedom from anxiety
Nature provides us with the instinctive 'fight or flight' response to external threats, but when the physiology is out of balance this response gets triggered too often and for the wrong reasons. If you are able to rebalance the nervous system naturally by practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) then when faced with inevitable challenges you'll be able to take life much more as it comes.
The secret lies in dissolving the stresses and strains in the nervous system which have accumulated over time. This then allows the mind to be free from worries, anxieties or fears. By naturally allowing any negative emotions like fear and anxiety to dissolve, life becomes more fulfilling and the body enjoys better health.
"Anxiety in all its various forms will generally respond well to Transcendental Meditation. Even in those people already receiving treatment for anxiety, adding TM to the mix often means that their drug levels can be lowered as their response improves."
Dr. Norman Rosenthal
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, previously NIMH Senior Researcher, author of "Transcendence"
Whether your symptoms have resulted from stressful events, or they always seem to be there, sustained regular practice of Transcendental Meditation can help you deal with life's challenges without anxiety and depression.
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.
How does TM Work?
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.
How to learn TM?
Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and practice; 100% natural and effective. Even children as young as 5 can practice without difficulty.
Transcendental Meditation is simple and easy. You don't have to adopt a system of beliefs and it doesn't take years to master. It's simply a matter of creating the conditions for a built-in physiological response to take place. It's very different from other forms of meditation.
TM allows the mind to settle in an automatic and effortless way. 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
After the first one-to-one session with a qualified teacher, you can meditate effectively, by yourself at home. Follow up sessions take place over the next 3 consecutive days (approximately 1½ hours each day). Over the next 6 months, individual and group sessions are available at your local centre to ensure you have the knowledge and experience necessary to gain maximum benefits from this simple yet profound technique.
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"I have been ‘diving within' through TM for over 30 years. It has changed my life, my world ... All these anxieties, fears and things that just kill us – all of those start going away."
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