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TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION

Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless, mental technique that is practiced for 10-15 minutes (children) and 20 minutes (adults) 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 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.

Daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique unfolds the mind's inner creative potential and awakens the brain's latent resources, directly enriching all aspects of life. The Transcendental Meditation technique is not a religion or philosophy and involves no change in lifestyle. It is easy to learn and enjoyable to practise, requiring no effort, concentration or special skills. Anyone can learn it – including children.

The unique state of restful alertness produced during the practice of Transcendental Meditation dissolves stress and fatigue, promoting balanced functioning of mind and body and more harmonious behaviour.

Scientific research on the Transcendental Meditation programme has shown that the daily experience of this state of restful alertness leads to increased creativity, improved learning ability, higher IQ, better moral reasoning, more efficient brain functioning and a wide array of health benefits – including normalised blood pressure, reduced need for doctor visits, to a younger biological age.

Over 5 million people worldwide have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique, from all backgrounds, cultures, races, and religions. More than 600 scientific research studies confirming the benefits of the TM technique for mind, body, behaviour, and society have been conducted in 33 countries and at 250 independent research institutes and universities.

For further information see www.t-m.org.uk

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