Transcendental meditation (TM) is a technique that involves silently repeating a mantra to help settle your mind and put your body into a state of deep relaxation.
For people new to meditation, the simplicity of TM makes it easy to learn and practice. As you repeat your mantra, you don’t have to think too deeply or concentrate too hard; you simply let your mind naturally quiet down.
Techniques and Practices
In TM, you sit comfortably with closed eyes and silently repeat a specific mantra. The mantra could be a word or sound that you use to help focus and calm your mind.
TM practitioners recommend doing this for about 20 minutes twice a day. Unlike other forms of meditation, you’re encouraged to let your mind drift until it quiets while your body remains alert and awake.
Benefits and Applications
Research shows that transcendental meditation can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.3 It also improves heart health, mental clarity, and well-being. It’s often used in schools to help students focus and in offices to improve employee well-being by assisting people to stay calm and focused.
TM doesn’t require you to have any specific beliefs or make any lifestyle changes, so it’s suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a simple practice that can significantly impact your overall mental and physical health.
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