Transcendental Meditation is a meditation technique introduced in the 1950s by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. You practice it twice a day for 20 minutes, sitting comfortably with your eyes closed.

What makes TM unique is that it is completely effortless. More than eight million people worldwide have learned TM.

The course fee is income-based so that TM remains accessible to all.

Included in the course price is:

• Personal one-on-one instruction
• Three follow-up meetings
• Free monthly group meetings (first six months)
• Lifetime support worldwide

TM is taught in many places in the Netherlands. The first step is to attend a free introductory lecture.

Check tm.nl/lectures to see which teacher is closest to you.

In mindfulness, you consciously focus your attention on the present moment. In TM, you use a personal mantra that guides your mind completely effortlessly into stillness.

TM leads to coherence throughout the cerebral cortex. Both techniques have their value.

The course consists of four meetings on consecutive days. After these four days, you can practice TM completely independently at home.

Yes. More than 400 peer-reviewed studies conducted at more than 200 universities.

The American Heart Association recognizes TM as the only meditation technique proven to lower high blood pressure.

No, TM can only be learned through personal instruction by a certified TM teacher.

After four days of training, you can practice the technique independently for a lifetime, with lifelong guidance worldwide.