Transcendental Meditation in your city

Discover the effortless meditation technique practiced by more than eight million people worldwide. Come to a free introductory lecture and experience how TM can help you reduce stress, improve your focus and rest more deeply.

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8 miljoen+ beoefenaars

50+ jaar ervaring

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Less anxiety & depression

Lower heart & stroke risk

More energy

Better brain function & creativity

Less insomnia

More resilient to stress

What is the TM technique?

A simple, natural technique practiced twice a day for 20 minutes, sitting comfortably with eyes closed. It is not concentration, contemplation or mindfulness - it is something quite different.

Scientifically proven benefits

More than 400 peer-reviewed studies at more than 200 universities confirm the broad benefits of Transcendental Meditation.

Mental clarity & creativity

Improved brain coherence gives you a broader perspective, sharper focus and more creative problem-solving ability.

Less stress & anxiety

Experience deeper peace than sleep, dissolve built-up stress and build natural resilience to daily pressures.

Better sleep & health

Enjoy deep rest that activates your body's natural ability to recover, for better sleep, lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system.

What independent sources say

“Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural technique … this form of meditation gives deep rest to the body and the mind experiences inner peace, without using concentration or effort.”

Mayo Clinic

“Perhaps its greatest benefit is that it is relatively quick to learn and easy to master — no weeks or months of practice before you see results.”

Forbes

“According to both the Australian CSIRO and the American Heart Association, the TM technique is the only meditation technique proven to effectively lower high blood pressure.”

CSIRO & American Heart Association

“A 2009 study found that Transcendental Meditation helped reduce stress in students, while another showed it helped lower blood pressure, anxiety, depression and anger.”

Cleveland Clinic

Wat mediterenden zeggen

How to learn TM

The TM course consists of four consecutive sessions with your personal, certified teacher.

Day 1

Personal instruction

One-on-one session with your certified TM teacher. You will receive your personal mantra and learn the technique (1-2 hours).

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Day 2-4

Follow-up Sessions

Three group sessions to verify your practice, deepen your understanding and gain the knowledge to meditate independently for a lifetime (90 min each).

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Lifelong guidance

Your TM course includes ongoing guidance so that you can enjoy the full benefits of your practice.

Personal guidance

Ongoing contact with your TM teacher for all your questions about your meditation practice. Free personal checking sessions, worldwide, for life.

Group Meditations

Six months of free monthly group meditation sessions at your local TM center. Meditating together deepens your experience.

Global network

Access TM centers and certified teachers around the world. Your TM practice travels with you wherever you go.

TM course price

As a non-profit organization, our course prices are income-based, making TM accessible to everyone. The price includes personal instruction, follow-up sessions and lifelong guidance.

Category	One-time	3 installments
Higher income	€895	3 × €298
Middle income	€695	3 × €232
Lower income	€495	3 × €165
Full-time student	€345	3 × €115
Scholar	€245	3 × €82

Personal one-on-one instruction with your certified teacher
Three follow-up group meetings
Six months of free group meditations
Lifelong guidance from any TM teacher worldwide
Payment in three installments through In3 possible

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Learn from a certified TM teacher

The authentic TM technique can only be learned from a certified teacher, through personal one-on-one instruction - carefully tailored to you.

Each TM teacher completes five months of intensive training in residence, ensuring the highest standard of instruction worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nee — en dat is juist het bijzondere aan TM. Je hoeft niets te onderdrukken, nergens op te concentreren en je hoofd niet "leeg te maken". Met behulp van een persoonlijke mantra komt je geest volkomen moeiteloos tot rust; gedachten mogen er gewoon zijn. Iedereen kan het leren, ook als je denkt dat je "niet goed kunt mediteren".

No. TM is a meditation technique, not a religious or spiritual movement. You don't have to believe in anything, join anything, and there are no obligations after the course. TM is taught in the Netherlands by the Maharishi Vedic Institute Foundation, a recognized non-profit (ANBI) organization. The technique is compatible with any religion or worldview.

The TM course fee is income dependent: from €495 to €895 one-time. Full-time students pay €345, scholars €245. Payment in three installments via In3 is possible. Included: personal instruction, three follow-up meetings, six months of group meetings and lifelong guidance from any TM teacher worldwide.

No. TM can only be learned through personal one-on-one instruction by a certified TM teacher. The subtle, effortless technique must be taught just right and tailored to your situation. After four days of training, you can meditate completely independently, for a lifetime.

Tijdens de gratis introductie van ongeveer een uur legt de leraar uit wat TM precies is, hoe het werkt en wat het wetenschappelijk onderzoek laat zien. Je krijgt antwoord op al je vragen en hoort hoe de cursus verloopt. Je leert tijdens de introductie zelf nog niet mediteren — het is bedoeld om in alle rust te ontdekken of TM bij je past, geheel vrijblijvend.

Ja, helemaal. De introductie is gratis en je zit nergens aan vast. Je beslist pas ná de introductie, op je eigen tempo, of je de cursus wilt volgen. Geen druk, geen verplichtingen.

During TM, your personal mantra enables your mind to effortlessly rise to ever quieter levels of thought, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness. This state of "transcending" provides deep peace - deeper than sleep - while remaining fully awake.

In mindfulness, you consciously focus your attention on the present moment - this requires effort and concentration. In TM, you use a mantra to quiet the mind in a completely effortless way. Research shows that TM creates coherence throughout the cerebral cortex, a unique pattern not seen in other meditation techniques. Both have their value, but the mechanism is fundamentally different.

Yes. More than 400 peer-reviewed studies conducted at more than 200 universities worldwide. The American Heart Association recognizes TM as the only meditation technique proven to lower hypertension. The NIH has invested more than $26 million in TM research. Demonstrated benefits: reducing stress and anxiety, lowering blood pressure, improved memory, better sleep and strengthening the immune system.

The TM course lasts for four consecutive days. Day 1: personal one-on-one instruction (1-2 hours). Days 2, 3 and 4: follow-up meetings in small groups (one and a half hours each). Beforehand, you attend a free introductory lecture. After the course, there are six months of free monthly group meetings.

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