Transcendental meditation (TM) has emerged as a simple, effective way toward off stressand calm your mind.
Some say that it also relieves anxiety, lowers blood pressure, and boosts brain power.
Clinical research supports these meditation claims.
Its effects last for years.
This practice has been around for about 50 years, according to theMaharishi Foundation.
Today, it has more than 6 million practitioners.
He believed that TM can help people reach their full potential and find happiness.
Unliketraditional meditation, TM doesn’t require emptying your mind.
Practitioners only need to repeat a mantra for 20 minutes twice a day.
Like with most things, regular practice is the key.
This practice allows you to explore the depths of your mind and find inner peace, explainsDr.
He compares the human mind to an ocean, saying that TM enables practitioners to access their deepest thoughts.
As a result, they may feel more relaxed, achieve self-awareness, andheal from within.
Some practitioners also report improved relationships, greater energy, and better decision-making.
But what does the research say?
Moreover, it induces feelings of happiness.
Like yoga and religious prayer, transcendental meditation triggers the so-called “relaxation response.”
Starting your day off with that and ending with that is pretty powerful" (via theMaharishi Foundation).
The best part is, you don’t need a teacher to get started.
Plus, it’s not necessary totweak your dietor lifestyle habits.
“The cool thing about this is you don’t have to believe in anything.
There’s no philosophy,” David Lynch Foundation director Bob Roth toldGQ.
What matters most is to settle your mind while letting your thoughts flow.
First, choose a quiet place and close your eyes.
Sit in a chair, in bed, or on the floor whatever you prefer.
Ease into your mantra for about 30 seconds and then silently repeat it in your head.
Don’t attempt to block or analyze your thoughts, but let them come and go.
Remain in this state for 20 minutes or longer and then gradually return to your normal self.
If you do it right, you should experience a feeling of restful alertness.
Consider using an online timer or stopwatch to track your TM sessions.Practice twice a dayto fully reap the benefits.
