
Charles and Janice Cunningham
Charles and Janice became TM teachers together in 1989 after practising the technique since they were young adults. They have been teaching TM ever since. Charles has conducted research on TM with St George's Hospital, taught TM in disaster zones for PTSD and run courses for GPs. He has a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Health Promotion. Janice has a degree in Travel and Tourism Management and worked until recently as a travel consultant. She now teaches TM part-time with Charles and supports him in his administrative work for Maharishi Foundation.
TM can change your life
Find out more at an info session online.
Please book into one of these below. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please note: all information sessions will be held online under the current circumstances. We will explain in these sessions about how courses to learn TM will be conducted.
Twickenham TM Centre
Charles and Janice Cunningham
16 Regency Mews, TW7 7LX
Please contact us on: 020 8894 9229 or 07852 279176
Email: charles.cunningham@tm.org
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Courses of Instruction
Transcendental Meditation instruction is offered normally once a month in Twickenham. It starts with one-to-one instruction in person at our home, taking all reasonable measures to ensure safety and sanitation. Then on the three following days you study in your own time in your own home, using a rich and interactive mobile app, and enjoy an online meeting with the teacher each evening. A six-month follow-up programme of online group meditation check-ups and knowledge are included in the fee, and ensure that your daily practice continues to be 100% correct and maximally effective.
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What is
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.
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 are the evidence-based benefits?
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
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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.