Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation (TM)

The scientific research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the largest and strongest body of research in the world on any program to develop human potential. There are already more than 500 scientific studies conducted at 200 independent universities and institutions in 33 countries and published in over 100 leading scientific journals, which have documented that this simple technique benefits every sphere of life: physiological, psychological, sociological, and ecological. The findings in each area of study have been replicated many times, and meta-analyses, which are the most quantitatively rigorous means to review a body of research, have found a high degree of consistency of the results. Studies using the most sophisticated, rigorous research methodologies that are designed to prove causality have strongly verified and extended preliminary findings. This demonstrates that Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program causes the wide range of benefits in mental potential, health, and social behavior.

Research conducted around the world documents that the program is effective for all cultural and ethnic groups. All age groups benefit, from increased alertness in infants of meditating parents to increased health, happiness, and longevity in meditating elderly. People spanning the full range of socio economic levels and intellectual abilities benefit, again indicating the universality of TM programs.

Some of the known benefits of the TM program: 

• Reduced stress

• Deep relaxation

• Inner peace 

• Improved health

• Greater creativity

• Increased efficiency

• Better relationships 

• Improved sleep

• Increased intelligence and clear thinking

• Improved concentration

• Greater confidence

• Energy and clarity

• Reduced biological ageing
 

The Development of Coherence Develops Qualities Essential for Success:

          • Flexibility

          • Wisdom

          • Intelligence

          • Freedom
 
          • Creativity

          • Happiness

          • Fulfillment

To find out more about the scientifically validated benefits of the Transcendental meditation program, visit http://www.tm.org/research/508_studies.html