Transcendental Meditation (TM) - South Africa
The Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programmes were
founded by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and are offered in South Africa by
Maharishi Vedic Institute -- a Non-profit Organisation -- 025-663-NPO.
"Transcendental Meditation opens the awareness to the
infinite reservoir of energy, creativity and intelligence that
lies deep within everyone."
"By enlivening this most basic level of life,
Transcendental Meditation is that one simple procedure which can
raise the life of every individual and every society to its full
dignity, in which problems are absent and perfect health,
happiness, and a rapid pace of progress are the natural features
of life."
Maharishi
Overview
Who is this for?
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a scientifically proven deep
relaxation technique which is enjoyed by people from all walks of
life including doctors, university professors, homemakers, sports
teams, company directors, teachers, students, retired people,
parents ... everyone.
It is easy to learn, simple, natural, takes just a few minutes
and produces much deeper relaxation than even sleep.
What are the benefits?
The profound level of rest gained during TM enables the body's
natural healing mechanisms to operate fully and thereby dissolve
accumulated stress and tension, the root cause of much of all the illnesses and social problems found in modern society. By eliminating stress and improving the functioning of mind
and body, the practice benefits a wide range of health problems.
Research has shown that the technique improves intelligence,
creativity and academic achievement, reduces stress, anxiety and
insomnia, decreases drug and alcohol abuse, improves all aspects of
health (according to one study health care costs are reduced by an
average of 55%), reverses ageing, and improves social behaviour.
Introduction to Transcendental Meditation
The TM technique is a simple, natural
effortless procedure whereby the mind easily and naturally arrives
at the source of all thought--transcendental consciousness--pure
consciousness, which is the source of all creative processes.
This process can be likened to a river which naturally and
effortlessly flows into the ocean and gains the status of the ocean.
The TM technique is practised for 15-20 minutes in the morning
and evening, while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. During
the technique, the mind and body settle down and experience a unique
state of restful alertness. As the body becomes deeply relaxed, the
mind transcends all mental activity to experience the simplest form
of awareness, transcendental consciousness, where consciousness is
open to itself. This is the self-referral state of consciousness.
This experience of transcendental consciousness develops the
individual's latent creative potential while dissolving accumulated
stress and fatigue through the deep rest gained during the practice.
It enlivens within the individual's awareness creativity, dynamism,
orderliness, and organizing power, which results in increasing
effectiveness and success in daily life.
The Transcendental Meditation technique is scientific, requiring
neither specific beliefs nor adoption of a particular lifestyle. The
practice does not involve any effort or concentration. It is easy to
learn and does not require any special ability. People of all ages,
educational backgrounds, cultures, and religions in countries
throughout the world practice the technique and enjoy its wide range
of benefits.
More than 64 000 South Africans have learnt TM.