Transcendental Meditation

I have been practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) as taught by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.  I began to practice this wonderful method of meditation in the early 1990's learning under Barry Spivack. I have also learnt some of the Advanced Techniques of TM. As well I have recently been privileged to learn the Siddhi Techniques with Colin Beckley. I have found TM to be a fantastic method of meditation which produces very deep levels of rest and recuperation for the mind and body. Although it appears very simple and it is easy to learn and enjoyable to do, it contains the ability to release accumulated stress and strain from the deepest level. If there is one technique that I feel the world needs to more fully wake up to, it is TM.

Here are some of the Teachers that I have been honoured to meet:

Colin Beckley

Colin is a highly experienced teacher of Transcendental Meditation, trained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Colin also founded the excellent College of Meditation. The aim of this along with other members of TMI (Transcendental Meditation Independent UK), a growing association of Independent Teacher's of Transcendental Meditation is to make this wonderful technique available to everyone at a price they can afford. I have found Colin and his team to be excellent in all that they do. Highly professional, with wonderful teaching and deep levels of knowledge and coherence as well as superb Retreats to explore consciousness from the most silent level of awareness. I continue to be fascinated by the TM technique, so simple and yet so profound. I also feel extremely honoured to have been taught the TM Siddhi Programme by Colin. His teaching was very professional, coupled with insight, wit and wisdom to make the whole course truly life changing. To find out more about The College of Meditation, which I recommend to the utmost then click here:

http://www.meditationtrust.com/

and

http://www.collegeofmeditation.com/

An article on TM by Colin Beckley called Transcendental Meditation - The Dynamic Healing Power of Silence:

http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=1937

Will Treend

Will was originally trained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in the 1970's and subsequently qualified in 1993 as a teacher of Transcendental Meditation. I have found Will to be an exceptional person who can clearly explain the workings of the mind and body and how they relate to the method of Transcendental Meditation. Will to me embodies all that is good in a teacher, he has a passion for his subject, he has high levels of awareness, he is fun to be around and he has continued to explore for himself many aspects of mind/body science. I have enjoyed many conversations to date with him on the subtler aspects of meditation and continue to be enthralled by his explanations and abilities. He also runs wonderful Retreats on the Isle of Wight. I highly recommend him:

http://transcendental-meditation-plus.com/WordPress/

An article by Will Treend on TM:

http://tm.test.exonetric.net/?m=200701


Jillian Lavender

I had the pleasure of meeting Jillian at Oxon Hoath on my TM Siddhi Course and found Jillian to be an exceptional person with a clear understanding of Transcendental Meditation, especially within the framework of its notable benefits for industry and business, which I feel derives from her significant corporate background. However for me she seems to have the ability to explain effortlessly and easily the knowledge from which this superb method of Meditation derives from. Married to that is her delightful nature and happy outlook which mean that sharing knowledge and learning with her is not only easy but also highly enjoyable, creating a perfect partnership. To find out more about Jillian and the London Meditation centre, click here:

http://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/

Roger Gurr

I recently met Roger at Oxon Hoath, he was there to partake in a special retreat weekend for Siddhas.  I found Roger to be a very sincere and personable man, with a deep understanding of the benefits of TM not only for himself but also for his students.  You see, Roger, is a teacher of TM.  I will let him describe in his own words his joy in experiencing the benefits of TM in his life and the gratitude that he derives from his role as a TM teacher:

Roger says:

"I had a principle position in the process industry. After too many long hours and too much pressure over a period of many decades, I was burnt out. After trying some other approaches, I came across TM, learnt TM and practised regularly. A few years later, I was so impressed with the technique, I was inspired to become a teacher. My greatest delight in teaching is to see a change taking place in students."

For more information on Roger Gurr and his TM teaching then please visit:

http://www.tmlondonsouth.org/index.htm

Transcendental Meditation Independent (UK) TMI

This Association was set up by Chris Greathead and Colin Beckley - who were both trained as teachers by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's organisation but left in 1995 and 1999 respectively, because they disagreed with the substantial increase in Course Fees through the TM Movement, which are now £640. TMI uses a graded scale to charge appropriate to income.

For more information on TMI, please see this:

http://www.tm-meditation.co.uk/index1.htm


My thoughts on spreading TM to as many people as possible:

I sincerely hope that Colin, Chris, Will, Jillian, Roger and other teachers of Transcendental Meditation will continue to teach the wonderful TM technique to as many people as possible that wish to learn it .  As I have said before the world sure could do with lots more people practising TM and the Siddhis.  Perhaps then there would be much more peace on Mother Earth.

To find out more on Transcendental Meditation why not do a Google on Transcendental Meditation, this will then bring up sites from around the world which can give far more information on the subject.

I wish you well.

Jai Guru Dev site - a dedication to His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his Master Sri Shankarcharya Brahmananda Saraswati, known as Guru Dev:

http://www.srigurudev.net/

There now follows a series of article sites and videos on the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique.  The first video is an Introductory Video on TM, which highlights the many benefits of TM both for the individual and for society as a whole. Personally I love the first part of this video which shows how our world is changing at an incredible rate.  It shows how the stress and strain of modern living are impacting on the individual and on society.  It asks how can the individual gain rest and rejuvenation in the midst of such a stressful world.  The answer is of course through the practice of TM.  For even greater beneficial effects and for creating peace and harmony on one's surroundings, then the practice of the TM Siddhi programme and group practice of TM and the TM Siddhi's is the key to heaven on earth.

After the Introductory Video there are a number of videos which look at the scientific evidence that supports the unique characteristics of TM and the benefits to one's physiology.  I have then provided a wonderfully moving account from Howard Stern in discussing the role that TM made in saving his mother from a depressive illness.  I will continue to add to these videos from time to time.  So be sure to check back on a frequent basis.

Now watch and enjoy: 

Jai Guru Dev

The Truth About TM:

This is a brilliant site by David Orme-Johnson - It challenges and refutes some of the more sensationalist material one may at times read on the internet with regard to TM.  It highlights the scientific research on TM which shows TM to be a validated, scientific method for inducing deep relaxation and improving mind and body functioning from the deepest level.  If there is one site worth really exploring it is this one:

http://www.truthabouttm.org//truth/Home/index.cfm

Peter Russell The TM Technique Book:

For a brilliant book on TM then one could do no better than to read Peter Russell's TM Technique book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TM-Technique-Peter-Russell/dp/1928586074

Transcendental Meditation Manages Symptoms Related to Coronary Heart Disease:

Fascinating study on the management of coronary heart disease and the use of TM:

http://healing.about.com/od/transcendentalmeditation/a/transmeditatCHD.htm

A Psychologists Experience with TM:

I am really enthralled with this wonderful account by Charles T Tart on his own personal findings after learning and practicing TM:

http://www.paradigm-sys.com/ctt_articles2.cfm?id=5

Robert Roth's TM Online:

http://www.tm.org/book/author.html

Does Transcendental Meditation Overcome Stress from Yoga Health Benefits:

http://www.yogawiz.com/blog/stress-relief/transcendental-meditation-2.html

Transcendental Meditation Wins Against Stress from Cardio Blog:

http://www.thecardioblog.com/2006/06/12/transcendental-meditation-wins-against-stress/

Transcendental Meditation Improves Health!  See the statistics:

http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/meditation.htm

Transcendental Meditation and being in the athlete's Zone.  A brilliant article on the benefits of TM for sports:

http://www.birdsinthebelfry.com/tm_orioles.htm


 





































Introductory Video on TM

Transcendental Meditation & The Brain

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a unique form of Meditation that has profound beneficial results for the mind and body.  Watch as Dr Fred Travis explains that the benefits of TM for people is not simply delightful relaxation when the eyes are closed but much more importantly the ability to be restfully alert in all spheres of one's life.  Increased brain wave coherence means improvements in mind and body co-ordination:

Dr Fred Travis explains:

Are All Meditations The Same?

This is a question that is often asked.  Many people categorise all meditation as the same or similar.  However, watch as DR Fred Travis explains with science how this viewpoint is not supported by modern brainwave mapping.  See and hear how Transcendental Meditation is unique:

Howard Stern on Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Howard Stern explains and pays tribute to his Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and gives gratitude as to how Maharishi saved his mother's life through TM: 

Watch the Videos:

Howard Stern on TM (Part Two)

wiseGeek on TM

An excellent article on TM by wiseGEEK:  This is a non nonsense article which states clearly that TM is the only meditation technique to be backed up by over 500 independent scientific studies:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-transcendental-meditation.htm



The Square Root of One Percent

Below is the trailer for a new film by the award winning Director and Movie Maker David Lynch who also happens to be a TM Meditator.  This looks as if it will be an amasing film and a real feel good film which highlights the amasing benefits of Transcendental Meditation for world peace: