TM has many applications in the field of health, and supports the highest ideals of modern health care. Transcendental Meditation teachers, however, do not replace the services of a doctor in any way and always advise people to follow the recommendations of their doctor on health matters. Transcendental Meditation allows mental activity to settle down in a natural way while alertness is maintained and indeed enhanced. Following meditation, individuals report feeling refreshed physically and mentally. The mind is calmer and more alert, thinking is clearer, and energy levels are increased.
Benefits are cumulative with regular practice.
More can be accomplished with less effort. When mental and physical well-being are enhanced, personal relationships also improve, a commonly reported and valued benefit of Transcendental Meditation . Research in industry has repeatedly found increased productivity and creativity with decreased absenteeism. The technique offers a truly practical approach to the management of stress and the development of human resources. Over 500 studies have been completed on the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of Transcendental Meditation , making it perhaps the most intensively studied technology in the field of human development.