Transcendental Meditation: Benefits for Health and Well-Being

An evidence-based approach

Scientific studies show that TM improves health holistically

According to the American Heart Association, TM is the only meditation practice shown to reduce high blood pressure: The AHA's scientific statement* said: "Because of many negative studies or mixed results and a paucity of available trials, all other meditation techniques [including Mindfulness] received a ‘Class III, no benefit, Level of Evidence C' recommendation. Thus, other meditation techniques are not recommended in clinical practice to lower BP at this time.".

Reduced rates of death, heart attack and stroke

The AHA scientific statement also reported the finding that lower blood pressure through Transcendental Meditation practice is associated with substantially reduced rates of death, heart attack and stroke.

The AHA scientific statement concludes that alternative treatments that include the Transcendental Meditation technique are recommended for consideration in treatment plans for all individuals with blood pressure greater than 120/80 mm Hg.

• Rejuvenates mind and body through deep rest
• Enlivens the body's healing & regulatory systems
• Reduces stress and creates a more balanced, resilient physiology

Scientists have found that the state of deep, harmonious rest gained during TM practice is healing and transformative. The technique's broad range of health benefits have been verified by more than 350 peer-reviewed scientific studies, conducted at 250 independent research institutes—including medical schools at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UCLA and many others.

* Brook RD et al., Beyond Medications and Diet: Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure. A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. Hypertension, 61:00, 2013.