To ensure good progress we recommend you practise regularly, twice a day, for 15-20 minutes. Your teacher will be happy to give you tips on how to find the time. Once you have learnt you will have all the knowledge and experience to meditate on your own at home. This is what most people do. However meditating in a group is also good and we recommend that you join in group meditations at your local TM centre or on residential weekend courses etc.
Most people notice benefits within a few days of learning.
These vary from person to person, but research has shown that benefits are cumulative over time as more and more stress is released and our natural abilities unfold. Many doctors recommend TM as an effective remedy for the prevention of stress, and alleviation of symptoms. In fact quite the opposite will happen. By getting rid of stress and increasing energy and clarity of mind, we become more dynamic and successful in our daily activity. Transcendental Meditation is a technique that works regardless of whether we believe in it or not.