Today, Transcendental Meditation is a basis for his marriage. It lets us refresh ourselves as to what's really important. Unlike most other types of meditation, TM requires neither concentration nor control. It's a technique that allows the mind to settle down. Adults practice twice a day for 20 minutes, sitting in a chair with their eyes closed.
Children practice a version adapted to their more active nervous systems.
Regular practice of TM moves the mind and body in a direction that's natural for the individual. For example, a child who suffers from attention deficit disorder may become more settled while another who exhibits symptoms of depression may become more lively. TM literally builds intelligence. Since 1975, Gunderson has trained U.S. Steel workers, Washington, D.C. public school children, prisoners, members of the Pittsburgh symphony orchestra and MCO medical professionals. The meditation technique, she explains, is independent of age, culture, religion and educational background.