Where TM comes from

So far we’ve learned that TM is a simple, effortless technique that produces deep rest and relaxation. We’ve explored some of the scientifically verified benefits and looked at how TM is different from mindfulness and other forms of meditation. In this final video, we’ll consider where TM comes from, and go on to explain how you can learn TM.

Transcendental Meditation is always taught one to one, by a trained, certified teacher of TM.

I need to emphasise that.

Transcendental Meditation is not a mass meditation...it's not something you learn out of a book, or from a tape...

The technique is taught over 4 consecutive days, of about an hour to and hour and a half a day...4 consecutive days.

And the first day is always one to one with a trained teacher of Transcendental Meditation, a certified teacher.

And at that time what you learn from your teacher is you're given a sound, the proper mantra, proper vehicle for you to settle down, and you're taught how to use it properly.

Both things are absolutely essential.

This meditation dates back thousands of years… it's not a religion, it's not a philosophy, it's a universal practice.

And from that tradition of Transcendental Meditation, called the Vedic tradition of
teachers, it has been passed on from teacher to student, teacher to student, always in an oral tradition, over thousands of years, and the most recent great meditation teacher was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Maharishi proceeded to teach, and oversee the teaching of thousands of teachers of Transcendental Meditation, who know how to select the proper mantra, the proper sound for an individual, and how to teach them to use it properly.

With both we then know how to effortlessly settle down and experience quieter levels of thought, completely rejuvenate mind and body for a much healthier, more satisfying life.

Let’s cover the course fees for instruction in TM

TM is taught by a registered UK charity, and course fees are set by the trustees.

A sliding scale. High earners pay more, low earners pay less. The fees include:
Personal instruction by a fully certified TM Teacher with years of practical and theoretical experience
Four follow-up meetings to verify that you are meditating correctly
Unlimited personal checking of your TM practice for 6 months


Finally, many people ask if you have to sit in a particular posture when you practice Transcendental Meditation

Do you have to sit up straight with you back erect with no back support?

Do you have to sit with your legs crossed?

The beautiful thing about Transcendental Meditation is that we just sit comfortably...in a chair, we can sit up in bed, sit however we want, sitting up comfortably with the eyes closed. It doesn’t have to be completely silent either. As long as you feel comfortable.

No particular posture is needed.

It looks just like this...from the outside.

So when you practice TM, you just sit comfortably.

So to conclude …

Transcendental Meditation is just a simple, natural, effortless technique to give access to that calm, silent level of the mind that is always there, but is overshadowed because of the constant noise and craziness of the day.

So, there is no change in lifestyle, there is nothing to believe in, there is no philosophy…it's just a simple, natural, effortless technique that once learned, you carry with you for the rest of your life.

If you’ve watched all four videos, you now have all the information you need to learn TM. If you think you might like to learn, the next step is to contact your local TM Teacher. They will then be able to discuss the full course details with you and go through the application process and answer any questions you might have.

If you want to go ahead you can then schedule a time for your personal instruction. Or you can take time to think about it and make a decision later.

Whatever you decide, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to watch these videos. I hope you’ve found them informative.