Transcendental Meditation in your region
Discover the effortless meditation technique practiced by over eight million people worldwide. Join a free introductory talk and experience how TM can help reduce stress, sharpen focus and deepen rest.
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 entirely different.
Scientifically proven benefits
More than 400 peer-reviewed studies at over 200 universities confirm the wide-ranging benefits of Transcendental Meditation.
Mental clarity & creativity
Improved brain coherence gives you a broader perspective, sharper focus and stronger creative problem-solving.
Less stress & anxiety
Experience rest deeper than sleep, dissolve accumulated stress and build natural resilience against daily pressure.
Better sleep & health
Enjoy deep rest that activates your body's natural healing capacity — for better sleep, lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system.
How you learn TM
The TM course consists of four consecutive sessions with your personal, certified teacher.
Lifelong support
Your TM course includes ongoing support so you can fully enjoy the benefits of your practice.
Personal guidance
Continuing contact with your TM teacher for any questions about your practice. Free personal checking sessions, worldwide, for life.
Group meditations
Six months of free monthly group meditation sessions at your local TM centre. Meditating together deepens your experience.
Global network
Access to TM centres and certified teachers around the world. Your TM practice travels with you wherever you go.
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TM course fee
As a non-profit organisation our course fees are income-based, so TM is accessible to everyone. Includes personal instruction, follow-up sessions and lifelong support.
| Category | One-time | 3 instalments |
|---|---|---|
| Higher income | €895 | 3 × €298 |
| Middle income | €695 | 3 × €232 |
| Lower income | €495 | 3 × €165 |
| Full-time student | €345 | 3 × €115 |
| Pupil | €245 | 3 × €82 |
- Personal one-on-one instruction with your certified teacher
- Three follow-up group sessions
- Six months of free group meditations
- Lifelong support at any TM teacher worldwide
- Pay in three instalments via In3 available
Upcoming introductory talks
Free introductory talks at the TM centres in your region. Pick a date and time and sign up.
TM centres in this region
Frequently asked questions
No — and that's exactly what makes TM special. You don't have to suppress anything, concentrate on anything or "empty your mind". With the help of a personal mantra your mind settles down completely effortlessly; thoughts are simply allowed to be there. Anyone can learn it, even if you think you "can't meditate well".
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 Stichting Maharishi Vedisch Instituut, a recognised non-profit (ANBI) organisation. The technique is compatible with any religion or worldview.
The TM course fee is income-based: from €495 to €895 one-time. Full-time students pay €345, pupils €245. Payment in three instalments via In3 is available. Included: personal instruction, three follow-up sessions, six months of group meditations and lifelong support at 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 precisely and tailored to your situation. After the four-day course you can meditate fully independently for life.
During the free introductory talk of about an hour, the teacher explains what TM is, how it works and what the scientific research shows. You get answers to all your questions and hear how the course works. You don't yet learn to meditate during the introduction — it's meant to discover, at your ease, whether TM suits you, with no obligation whatsoever.
Yes, completely. The introduction is free and you're not committed to anything. You only decide after the introduction, at your own pace, whether you want to take the course. No pressure, no obligations.
During TM your personal mantra allows the mind to settle effortlessly into ever quieter levels of thinking, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness. This state of "transcending" provides deep rest — deeper than sleep — while you remain fully awake.
Mindfulness directs your attention to the present moment — that requires effort and concentration. TM uses a mantra to let the mind settle in an entirely effortless way. Research shows that TM creates coherence across the entire cortex, a unique pattern not seen with other meditation techniques. Both have value, but the mechanism is fundamentally different.
Yes. More than 400 peer-reviewed studies, conducted at over 200 universities worldwide. The American Heart Association recognises TM as the only meditation technique demonstrably shown to lower high blood pressure. The NIH has invested over $26 million in TM research. Documented benefits: reduced stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, improved memory, better sleep and stronger immune function.