Transcendental Meditation (TM) is:
a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes
twice a day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
The mind and body experience a very deep and unique state of rest
allowing stress to be dissolved from the nervous system.
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The technique is very enjoyable,
but its real values are in the benefits it brings to daily life….
Some Transcendental Meditation (TM) benefits:
– Reduced Stress and Anxiety
TM can lead to better sleep; reduced insomnia by promoting deep relaxation and stress reduction, which are crucial for healthy sleep patterns. Studies show TM practice can lead to a reduction in insomnia symptoms and improve sleep quality, likely due to the technique’s ability to lower stress hormones like cortisol and increase serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in sleep regulation.
– Boost Your Immune System
Your body’s shield thrives in a state of balance. TM creates that balance. The deep rest attained during meditation fortifies your immune system, making you more resilient to the challenges that come your way.
– Improved Heart Health
TM’s positive influence on heart health has garnered attention in reputable publications. Research conducted at American Heart Association, published at the Journal of Hypertension declared TM is the only technique shown to lower blood pressure and improved heart rate variability and reduced arterial stiffness.
– Increased Brain Functioning
Specific cognitive benefits have been identified through research, emphasising improved executive functions, memory, and attention among TM practitioners. Notable studies in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement (2016) contribute to our understanding of how TM positively influences cognitive processes.
– Increased Productivity
During TM practice, there is an increase in coherent communication between different parts of your brain.
– Improved Focus and Concentration
The brain coherence experienced during TM hones this skill effortlessly. As you delve into the quietude within, the mind sharpens, and concentration becomes a natural byproduct of your daily practice.
– Emotional Well-Being
TM has a positive impact on emotional health, fostering more excellent emotional stability, happiness, and overall well-being. TM has been taught by highly qualified Certified teachers worldwide for over 65 years and requires no change in lifestyle or adoption of any belief system.
How Does Transcendental Meditation Differ from Other Meditation Techniques?
Brain research has identified three basic approaches to meditation:
Focused attention: (concentrating on a thought or object)
Open monitoring: (observing breath, thoughts, or the environment – i.e. Mindfulness)
Automatic self-transcending: (spontaneously experiencing quieter levels of thought to experience a unique state of restful alertness – TM)
The Transcendental Meditation technique involves no focused attention nor open monitoring. It is a process of automatic self-transcending, allowing the practitioner to effortlessly experience a field of calm deep within.
It uses the technique of Transcendental Meditation (TM) to experience this field, which has been shown to boost individual creativity, reduce social stress, and create coherence in society