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.