Mustafa Nuristani appointed as new Executive Director of Transcendental Meditation® Australia  

The Transcendental Meditation® organisation, operating under Maharishi Foundation Australia, has appointed Mustafa Nuristani as its new Executive Director. 

“We are thrilled to appoint Mustafa Nuristani to this important role to continue the strong growth of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in Australia,” said Dr Tim Carr, CEO of Maharishi Foundation Australia.  

Mustafa Nuristani has taught the Transcendental Meditation technique to thousands of people across the globe and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. 

“I am honoured to be appointed in this important role and am excited to continue our great work to help bring the stress reducing TM technique to all Australians,” said Mustafa Nuristani. 

“I was 14 when we migrated from Afghanistan to Australia in 1999, and have always had the desire to contribute to the Australian community in a positive way,” he said. 

“Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique changed my life. It gave me peace, happiness, clarity and fulfilment,” he said.

“The trauma of rockets and bomb blasts in Afghanistan is now a distant memory after having practised TM since 2010. 

“My vision is to bring this simple and effortless meditation technique to the next generation of Australians and allow them to reach their full potential and live a life of happiness and success free from stress and anxiety.” 

The Transcendental Meditation technique was brought to the West by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late 1950s, and has been taught in Australia for more than 60 years. Today there are more than 40 locations across Australia with Certified TM Instructors teaching this natural technique to their communities.

Millions of people around the world – including Nicole Kidman, Jerry Seinfeld, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Tom Brady – practise this effortless technique daily. 

Mustafa Nuristani has a Master in Journalism from the University of Melbourne, a B.A in Criminology from Deakin University, a B.A in Journalism from Monash University. 

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