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Transcendental Meditation (TM)

mindfulness · medium · 40 minutes daily (two 20-minute sessions)

What is Transcendental Meditation (TM)?

A mantra-based meditation technique practiced for 20 minutes twice daily. Uses a personally assigned Sanskrit mantra repeated silently to settle the mind into a state of restful alertness.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do Transcendental Meditation (TM)?

  1. 1.Learn TM from a certified instructor who assigns your personal mantra (traditionally required)
  2. 2.Sit comfortably with eyes closed for 20 minutes, twice daily (morning and afternoon)
  3. 3.Silently repeat your mantra without effort — let it arise naturally in the mind
  4. 4.When thoughts come, gently return to the mantra without forcing concentration
  5. 5.Maintain a regular schedule — consistency matters more than session length

How long does it take?

40 minutes daily (two 20-minute sessions).

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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Source: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1958). Over 600 published studies. Research: reduced stress, lower blood pressure (American Heart Association), reduced cortisol, improved alcohol cravings and psychological distress (2018 study, 60 participants).
mantra · relaxation · restful-alertness · stress-reduction · twice-daily
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