Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation, also known as ‘TM’, was introduced in 1958 to the western world by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918-2008) and is derived from Vedic tradition. Since 1958 more than 5 million people have learned this simple yet profound technique. TM is mantra-based however, the mantra is not chanted- either verbally or mentally -but is instead a “vehicle on which the attention rests”.

TM is practiced for 15-20 minutes twice daily sitting comfortably with eyes closed. The TM website says that it can be done anywhere that is safe, at lunchtime in the parking lot, waiting for your kids to come out of school, waiting for an appointment…on the beach!

The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through a seven-step course of instruction by a certified TM teacher. The course is followed by weekly, and then monthly, checking sessions (averaging 20–30 minutes) to ensure correct practice of the technique. A course costs from $750-$1500 depending on your age and circumstances. Click here to read more at the TM organisation's website. 

Meditation For Women  is another great resource, written by Jeanne Ball who is a writer for the David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit, philanthropic organization that supports meditation projects for such diverse groups as at-risk kids, prison inmates, veterans, Native Americans, high school and college students and the homeless. She has taught meditation and Vedic knowledge for over 25 years and is director of the Transcendental Meditation program in Asheville, NC. 

You'll find some Amazon recommendations, specific to Transcendental Meditation, in the link below: