I’ve been practicing Transcendental Meditation most of my life. I think that does something to your nervous system. It has given me a calmness I don't think I had at 19. -Jerry Seinfeld, Source- Philadelphia Inquirer The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless process practiced 15-20 minutes twice daily while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. It is unique among techniques of meditation, distinguished by its effortlessness, naturalness and profound effectiveness.

The TM® technique allows your mind to settle inward, beyond thought, to experience the I have never missed a meditation in 34 years. I meditate once in the morning and once in the afternoon for about 20 minutes each time. Then Igo about the business of my day. I find the joy of the doing increases. Creativity increases. Intuition increases. The pleasure of life grows. And negativity recedes.- David Lynch silent reservoir of energy, creativity and intelligence found within everyone–a natural state of restful alertness. During the practice, your brain functions with significantly greater coherence and your body gains deep rest. The TM technique allows your mind to settle inward, beyond thought, to experience the silent reservoir of energy, creativity and intelligence found within everyone–a natural state of restful alertness. During the practice, your brain functions with significantly greater coherence and your The Transcendental Meditation technique has been shown to be the most effective health and wellness program there is. Nothing we know of is as effective for promoting good health and reducing health-care utilization and medical expenses.-Kulreet Chaudry, M.D. Neurologist and Medical Director of Wellspring Neurology at Scripps Memorial Hospital, San Diego body gains deep rest.

The profound mental and physical rest experienced during the practice of the TM program effectively dissolves stress and improves mental and physical functioning. This results in a wide variety of benefits.

1. Simple: The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, effortless mental process practiced for 15—20 minutes twice a day, sitting quietly and comfortably in a chair with the eyes closed.

2. Easily learned: The Transcendental Meditation technique can be easily learned by anyone and is enjoyable to practice.

3. Immediate benefits: The benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique are immediate and increase over time. The technique’s positive effects–for mind, body and relationships–have been verified by hundreds of research studies conducted at top medical schools and published in over 350 peer-reviewed scientific journals.

4. No belief required: The Transcendental Meditation technique does not involve belief. In fact, you can be thoroughly skeptical and the technique will still be fully effective.

5. Develops the total brain: Brain research shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique develops the total brain, increasing creativity and intelligence and improving decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

6. Not a lifestyle: The Transcendental Meditation technique is not a religion or philosophy and involves no change in lifestyle.

7. Reduces stress and high blood pressure: Medical school research funded by the National Institutes of Health shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique is the most effective mind-body practice for reducing stress and stress-related disorders, including hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and atherosclerosis.

8. Unique: The Transcendental Meditation technique is unlike any other form of meditation or self-development–in practice and results. The technique is distinguished by its naturalness, effortlessness and profound effectiveness.

9. Systematic instruction: The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught by certified teachers through a systematic course of personalized instruction and includes extensive follow-up and support, ensuring that everyone who learns gains maximum benefit.

10. Nonprofit organization: The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization. The organization’s goal is to develop the full potential of the individual, minimize the negative impact of stress, and bring unrestricted and fulfilling progress to all areas of society.

The Transcendental Meditation® Program regularly holds FREE introductory talks on the Transcendental Meditation program in Westchester County and other nearby areas. To find out when and where the next Introductory Talks will take place, call us at (914) 328-0265.