In 2014, Caitlin Carlson of Women’s Health magazine wrote, “Far from the hippy dippy stigma it used to carry, meditation is starting to be viewed as hip—and healthy.” The field of meditation has come even further since then, but what has remained the same are the time-tested, scientifically-backed benefits of the TM technique. Here’s more on 6 particular benefits of Transcendental Meditation practice, from Carlson’s original article:   It can amp up your workoutNot only does a regular Transcendental Meditation practice increase energy, improve ...

Bob Roth is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation teachers in America. Over the past 50 years, Bob has taught the Transcendental Meditation technique to many thousands of people and is the author of the definitive book on the subject, the New York Times bestseller “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation” (Simon and Schuster, 2018). As the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, Bob has helped provide TM scholarships for over one million urban youth, veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress, women and ch...

The following is written by Karlie Everhart and originally published on her blog.  I started meditating ten years ago. At the time, I had suffered from intermittent bouts of anxiety and was looking for a way to calm the surmounting pressure I constantly applied to myself. The only new-agey person I was familiar with was Gabrielle Bernstein, so I bought her book and her companion meditation CD and that’s how I started. I listened to Gabby’s meditation tracks until I got bored of hearing the same voice over and over and then I switched to the Cal...

G. Sequane Lawrence is president of Fathers, Families and Healthy Communities (FFHC) in Chicago. His life’s mission is to improve the outcomes of children of noncustodial African American dads, by giving those dads tools to heal broken relationships and live healthier lives. He learned to meditate through the David Lynch Foundation, and now he is working to make TM a pillar in FFHC’s service delivery. “I work with young men who live in some really distressed communities. I don’t want to speak with a broad brush, but some of them have seen real ...

Bob Roth said something before going into a meditation that was a game changer for not only my TM practice but also my life. On one of Bob’s group meditation calls (which I highly recommend) just before the meditation started he said: Start the meditation without any expectation of any results. Hm. That landed on me and left an instant imprint. The idea of meditating and not expecting was an idea the ego did not like. And that’s how I knew it was a good idea. Much to the chagrin of my ego, that meditation in particular was a special one. I went...

The following is written by multimedia journalist, Dana Knowles, and originally published on Rocky Mountain PBS.  DENVER — I’m not anonymous anymore. I’ve taken my story out of dark church basements to shine a light on my experiences. I’ve given keynote speeches in ballrooms filled with hundreds of counselors and health care workers. I’ve participated in public service campaigns. I’ve shared my story with friends and family in person and over social media. Next month I will have six years in recovery from opiate pain killers and alcohol. On Aug...

Brandon Locher is a multimedia artist and music producer who currently lives and works in New York, NY. Since 2006, he’s had more than 60 releases under various names and artistic media, including audio recordings, visual art, multimedia art, and sound art. He’s been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique for the past two years. Here’s what we learned about his creative work and how his TM practice enriches his life. What are your passions? What does a typical day in your week look like? One of my biggest passions in life is simply ...