The Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique is taught in a structured and personalized manner over four consecutive days. Only certified TM teachers, with deep expertise, teach this authentic technique that can permanently enrich your life.
"Transcendental Meditation is usually taught at the TM Center, but there is also a Home version. Or a combination of both."
Noah Schechtman certified TM teacher
Take the tour at your own pace to learn all about the TM technique:
Or if you prefer:
When you are ready to learn, book a TM course.
You can choose from:
After booking the course, you will receive additional information and be asked to schedule a preparatory interview or meeting with your instructor. Often this can be combined on the day of instruction.
The TM course takes place over 4 consecutive days, each with a 1.5 to 2 hour session.
After completing your TM course, you are independent and can practice TM anywhere, anytime. However, you always have access to ongoing support from any TM teacher in the Netherlands and most countries around the world.
You also get access to the TM app even if you haven't taken the hybrid course. There you'll find a handy timer for your meditations, access to videos, online TM events and much more.
Learn more about the continuation program.
The TM course always begins the same way: with a personal, customized, private session with a certified TM teacher. In this one-on-one lesson of 1 to 1.5 hours, you will receive your mantra and instructions on how to use it to meditate correctly. At the end of this session, you will be able to meditate independently at home.
The personal course offers you more interaction and engagement with your TM teacher and the benefit of a more structured schedule.
Each day during days 2, 3 and 4 of the personal course, you will attend meetings with your TM teacher and other new students. These meetings typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours.
The hybrid course gives you the flexibility to learn at home, at your own pace, on your own schedule. There are two remote elements during Days 2-4:
After the 4 days of learning, there are two additional sessions that are part of your course - the meeting after 10 and after 20 days. There your teacher confirms that you are meditating correctly, answers questions, informs you of further possibilities and leads a group meditation.
The TM technique can only be learned from a certified TM teacher in a course carefully tailored to each individual.
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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.
During meditation, you use a personal mantra - a sound without meaning - that you repeat in your mind. This sound becomes progressively quieter, naturally quieting your mind and allowing you to experience a state of deep inner silence, also called "transcendence."
What makes TM unique is that it is completely effortless. You don't have to control your thoughts, you don't have to concentrate and you don't have to clear your head.
More than eight million people worldwide have learned TM.
The course fee is income-based so that TM remains accessible to all.
| Gross monthly income | Term (In3/Klarna) | One-time |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €2,000 | 3 × €165 | €495 |
| €2.000 - €3.000 | 3 × €209 | €625 |
| €3.000 - €4.000 | 3 × €252 | €755 |
| €4,000 and more | 3 × €299 | €895 |
| Special Rate | Term | One-time |
|---|---|---|
| Partners | 1,5× above | 1.5× above |
| Full-time students | 3 × €115 | €345 |
| Scholars | 3 × €82 | €245 |
| Children up to 10 years | 25% of parental tariff | 25% of parental fee |
| Private course | 3 × €432 | €1.295 |
The course fee includes:
TM is taught in many places in the Netherlands. Certified TM teachers teach in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Groningen, Arnhem, Maastricht and many other cities.
The first step is to attend a free introductory lecture. Check tm.nl/lectures to see which teacher and location 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 to stillness in a completely effortless way.
Brain activity: TM leads to coherence throughout the cerebral cortex. Mindfulness mainly activates areas related to attention and self-regulation.
Both techniques have their value. The main difference is that TM works with the mind's natural tendency, while mindfulness actively directs the mind.
The course consists of four meetings on consecutive days. Day 1: Personal one-on-one instruction (1-2 hours). Days 2, 3 and 4: Follow-up meetings in small groups (about an hour and a half each).
After these four days you will be able to practice TM completely independently at home.
Yes. More than 400 peer-reviewed studies have been published, conducted at more than 200 universities worldwide.
The American Heart Association has recognized TM as the only meditation technique proven to lower hypertension. The NIH has invested more than $26 million in TM research.
No, TM can only be learned through personal instruction by a certified TM teacher. An experienced teacher can tailor the technique to your personal situation.
After four days of training, you can practice the technique completely independently - for a lifetime. And you can always visit any certified TM teacher worldwide at no extra cost.
Completely free of charge, even if you're just curious.
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