Founded by MaharishiMahesh Yogi
Founded by MaharishiThe physiological response during TM is the opposite of the body’s response to stress.
As your mind experiences quieter, subtler levels of the thinking process and then transcends thought altogether, your body gains a state of profound rest which is much deeper than ordinary relaxation.
The deep rest experienced during Transcendental Meditation allows accumulated knots of stress that have built up throughout our lives to be released, and the body’s natural balance to be restored. This carries over into daily life, bringing inner confidence, stability, and joyfulness – along with the ability to be more spontaneous, tolerant, and understanding of others.
Research has found that, as a proven stress-release meditation, the practice of TM has a holistic effect on overall health, with normalisation of hormone levels and blood pressure, along with measurable improvements in diabetes, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, and brain functioning.
With regular practice, our bodies begin to maintain a more rested, calm, and energetic state of functioning – even outside of meditation, making us more resilient to stress.
Transcendental Meditation has also been found to be very effective in the rehabilitation of people suffering the effects of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Those who have suffered trauma from wars and conflicts, as well as first responders to emergencies, victims of domestic violence and nurses, etc., have received great relief through the practice of TM in conjunction with medical and psychological treatments and therapies.