It is an integral part of the East Indian tradition, which goes back thousands of years. It has also been a part of the fabric of other cultures around the world, in some instances for many centuries. Research has shown that meditation has many beneficial physiological effects. It is an inward journey to experience the inner tranquillity of the soul.
Meditation cultivates inner strength through which true transformation can take place.
During this time the mind settles down in a natural and spontaneous way until the finest level of thinking is transcended and the mind is left in a state of deep restful alertness. In addition, as the mind settles down, the body also achieves a unique state of deep rest, which is quite unlike the rest achieved during a night s sleep. This allows deep-rooted stresses which are responsible for a high proportion of illnesses to be released in a natural way, and the body to be normalised. Research on the health benefits of Transcendental Meditation show that the experience is characterised by deep physiological rest, increased orderliness of brain functioning, and features directly opposite to the effects of stress. People who practise TM regularly go to the doctor about half as much as controls, and have significantly reduced health care costs.