An Introduction to TM
Charles 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. Book a chat with us online!
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
Live, in-person information and Q&A sessions are now being held in Richmond-upon-Thames and Twickenham. Come and meet local TM meditators.
Please register below or see Richmond and Twickenham Times 'Events' section for further details.
CONTACT US
Twickenham TM Centre
Charles and Janice Cunningham
16 Regency Mews, TW7 7LX
Call: 020 8894 9229 or 07852 279176 weekdays
Email: charles.cunningham@tm.org
Or: book a private chat with us online
Courses of Instruction
Transcendental Meditation instruction is offered once a month either fully in person in our home (address above) on 4 days in a row ...
- an individual appointment of one hour on a Saturday,
- then group meetings on the Sunday (10am) and Monday and Tuesday evenings (7:30pm).
... or using a video-based, digital course online, in your own time, after the initial one-to-one personal instruction.
A follow-up programme of in-person individual check-ups, and online group meetings twice a month ongoing, are included in the fee. This helps ensure that your daily practice continues to be 100% correct and maximally effective for life. Local retreats are also available.
Your fee will take into account your financial circumstances and can be discussed in a private chat after attending an introductory talk.
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
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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.
